Endocrine: Cushing syndrome: 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 · Endocrine: Cushing syndrome

Sample item

Which feature supports cortisol excess?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Proximal muscle weakness

This item reviews Endocrine: Cushing syndrome; Proximal muscle weakness is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Hyperpigmentation only

    Hyperpigmentation only does not account for the core presentation.

  • B. Hypothermia

    Hypothermia is not supported by the stated findings.

  • C. Proximal muscle weakness (correct)

    Correct. Proximal muscle weakness matches the key feature described.

  • D. Miosis

    Miosis is plausible but is not the best fit here.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Proximal muscle weakness. This item reviews Endocrine: Cushing syndrome; Proximal muscle weakness is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Hyperpigmentation only" not the answer?

Hyperpigmentation only does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Hypothermia" not the answer?

Hypothermia is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "Miosis" not the answer?

Miosis is plausible but is not the best fit here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine: Cushing syndrome in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Proximal muscle weakness matches the key feature described.

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 Endocrine: Cushing syndrome?

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.