Trauma disorders: practice question

A Psychiatry 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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Psychiatry · Trauma disorders

Sample item

What symptom is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Intrusive re-experiencing

The defining Trauma disorders feature supports Intrusive re-experiencing; this conclusion most directly matches the clinical presentation and the usual principle being assessed.

Option by option

  • A. Intrusive re-experiencing (correct)

    Correct. Intrusive re-experiencing is supported by the key finding in this scenario.

  • B. Euphoric mood

    Euphoric mood does not fit the central trauma disorders clue.

  • C. Progressive aphasia

    Progressive aphasia may be relevant in another setting but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Painless paralysis

    Painless paralysis is inconsistent with the priority or diagnosis described.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is A, Intrusive re-experiencing. The defining Trauma disorders feature supports Intrusive re-experiencing; this conclusion most directly matches the clinical presentation and the usual principle being assessed.

Why is "Euphoric mood" not the answer?

Euphoric mood does not fit the central trauma disorders clue.

Why is "Progressive aphasia" not the answer?

Progressive aphasia may be relevant in another setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Painless paralysis" not the answer?

Painless paralysis is inconsistent with the priority or diagnosis described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma disorders in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Intrusive re-experiencing is supported by the key finding in this scenario.

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 Trauma disorders?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry 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.