PONV: practice question

A Anaesthesia 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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Anaesthesia · PONV

Sample item

Which factor increases PONV risk?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Prior PONV

This item reviews PONV; Prior PONV is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Prior PONV (correct)

    Correct. Prior PONV matches the defining feature.

  • B. Good vision

    Good vision is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Normal BP

    Normal BP does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. No surgery

    No surgery is unsupported by the key finding.

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.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Prior PONV. This item reviews PONV; Prior PONV is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Why is "Good vision" not the answer?

Good vision is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Normal BP" not the answer?

Normal BP does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "No surgery" not the answer?

No surgery is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests PONV in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Prior PONV matches the defining feature.

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 PONV?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia 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.