Abdominal imaging: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · Abdominal imaging

Sample item

What is often the initial imaging study for suspected gallstones?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Ultrasound abdomen

The defining Abdominal imaging principle supports Ultrasound abdomen; it is the answer that best accounts for the finding or clinical aim described.

Option by option

  • A. Plain skull radiograph

    Plain skull radiograph does not provide the expected imaging or dental conclusion here.

  • B. CT colonography

    CT colonography may be useful in another context but is not supported by this scenario.

  • C. Ultrasound abdomen (correct)

    Correct. Ultrasound abdomen is the most appropriate interpretation of the key information.

  • D. Barium swallow

    Barium swallow is less appropriate because it does not match the stated abdominal imaging feature.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is C, Ultrasound abdomen. The defining Abdominal imaging principle supports Ultrasound abdomen; it is the answer that best accounts for the finding or clinical aim described.

Why is "Plain skull radiograph" not the answer?

Plain skull radiograph does not provide the expected imaging or dental conclusion here.

Why is "CT colonography" not the answer?

CT colonography may be useful in another context but is not supported by this scenario.

Why is "Barium swallow" not the answer?

Barium swallow is less appropriate because it does not match the stated abdominal imaging feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Abdominal imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Ultrasound abdomen is the most appropriate interpretation of the key information.

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 Abdominal imaging?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.