Gastroenterology: acute cholangitis: 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 · Gastroenterology: acute cholangitis

Sample item

Fever, jaundice, and right-upper-quadrant pain in a patient with biliary obstruction is known as which triad?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Charcot triad

Charcot triad describes fever, jaundice, and right-upper-quadrant pain in acute cholangitis. Hypotension and confusion suggest severe biliary sepsis requiring urgent source control.

Option by option

  • A. Beck triad

    Beck triad describes cardiac tamponade.

  • B. Cushing triad

    Cushing triad is a late sign of raised intracranial pressure.

  • C. Charcot triad (correct)

    Correct. This triad is classic for ascending cholangitis.

  • D. Virchow triad

    Virchow triad lists thrombosis risk factors.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Charcot triad. Charcot triad describes fever, jaundice, and right-upper-quadrant pain in acute cholangitis.

Why is "Beck triad" not the answer?

Beck triad describes cardiac tamponade.

Why is "Cushing triad" not the answer?

Cushing triad is a late sign of raised intracranial pressure.

Why is "Virchow triad" not the answer?

Virchow triad lists thrombosis risk factors.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gastroenterology: acute cholangitis in General Medicine. Hypotension and confusion suggest severe biliary sepsis requiring urgent source control.

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 Gastroenterology: acute cholangitis?

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.