Rheumatology: ankylosing spondylitis: 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.

Try it

General Medicine · Rheumatology: ankylosing spondylitis

Sample item

Which extra-articular manifestation is commonly associated with ankylosing spondylitis?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Acute anterior uveitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is an axial spondyloarthritis that can be associated with recurrent acute anterior uveitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and aortic root disease. A painful photophobic red eye requires urgent assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Cataract from birth

    Congenital cataract is unrelated.

  • B. Hemophilia

    Hemophilia is a coagulation disorder.

  • C. Nephrotic syndrome

    Nephrotic syndrome is not a typical extra-articular feature.

  • D. Acute anterior uveitis (correct)

    Correct. Acute anterior uveitis is a recognized association.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

More General Medicine questions

Questions about this General Medicine question

What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Acute anterior uveitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is an axial spondyloarthritis that can be associated with recurrent acute anterior uveitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and aortic root disease.

Why is "Cataract from birth" not the answer?

Congenital cataract is unrelated.

Why is "Hemophilia" not the answer?

Hemophilia is a coagulation disorder.

Why is "Nephrotic syndrome" not the answer?

Nephrotic syndrome is not a typical extra-articular feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rheumatology: ankylosing spondylitis in General Medicine. A painful photophobic red eye requires urgent assessment.

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 Rheumatology: ankylosing spondylitis?

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.