Cardiology: practice question

A General Medicine 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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General Medicine · Cardiology

Sample item

What is the usual first investigation for a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. 12-lead electrocardiogram

A 12-lead ECG should be obtained promptly in suspected acute coronary syndrome because it may show acute ischaemia or infarction requiring time-sensitive treatment.

Option by option

  • A. 12-lead electrocardiogram (correct)

    Correct: ECG can rapidly identify ischaemic changes.

  • B. Plain abdominal radiograph

    Abdominal radiography does not evaluate coronary ischaemia.

  • C. Skin prick testing

    Skin testing assesses allergic sensitisation.

  • D. Peak expiratory flow

    Peak flow assesses obstructive airway disease.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, 12-lead electrocardiogram. A 12-lead ECG should be obtained promptly in suspected acute coronary syndrome because it may show acute ischaemia or infarction requiring time-sensitive treatment.

Why is "Plain abdominal radiograph" not the answer?

Abdominal radiography does not evaluate coronary ischaemia.

Why is "Skin prick testing" not the answer?

Skin testing assesses allergic sensitisation.

Why is "Peak expiratory flow" not the answer?

Peak flow assesses obstructive airway disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: ECG can rapidly identify ischaemic changes.

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 Cardiology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine 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.