Inflammatory arthritis: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Inflammatory arthritis

Sample item

Which laboratory marker may support monitoring inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis but is not diagnostic alone?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein can reflect inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis, although diagnosis relies on the full clinical and laboratory picture.

Option by option

  • A. Troponin

    Troponin reflects myocardial injury.

  • B. Amylase

    Amylase is associated with pancreatic disease.

  • C. C-reactive protein (correct)

    Correct: CRP is an inflammatory activity marker.

  • D. Serum bilirubin

    Bilirubin assesses hepatobiliary processes.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, C-reactive protein. C-reactive protein can reflect inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis, although diagnosis relies on the full clinical and laboratory picture.

Why is "Troponin" not the answer?

Troponin reflects myocardial injury.

Why is "Amylase" not the answer?

Amylase is associated with pancreatic disease.

Why is "Serum bilirubin" not the answer?

Bilirubin assesses hepatobiliary processes.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Inflammatory arthritis in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: CRP is an inflammatory activity marker.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Inflammatory arthritis?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.