Endocrinology: 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 · Endocrinology

Sample item

What is a common presenting symptom of diabetes mellitus?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Polyuria and polydipsia

Hyperglycaemia causes osmotic diuresis, producing polyuria and thirst; fatigue, weight change, and recurrent infection can also occur.

Option by option

  • A. Sudden hearing loss

    Hearing loss is not a typical initial diabetes symptom.

  • B. Painless jaundice

    Jaundice has a hepatobiliary differential.

  • C. Haemoptysis only

    Haemoptysis suggests respiratory pathology.

  • D. Polyuria and polydipsia (correct)

    Correct: glucose-driven diuresis causes thirst and frequent urination.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Polyuria and polydipsia. Hyperglycaemia causes osmotic diuresis, producing polyuria and thirst; fatigue, weight change, and recurrent infection can also occur.

Why is "Sudden hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss is not a typical initial diabetes symptom.

Why is "Painless jaundice" not the answer?

Jaundice has a hepatobiliary differential.

Why is "Haemoptysis only" not the answer?

Haemoptysis suggests respiratory pathology.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrinology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: glucose-driven diuresis causes thirst and frequent urination.

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 Endocrinology?

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.