Hematology: 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 · Hematology

Sample item

What is a common complication of severe neutropenia?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Infection

The key Hematology principle supports Infection; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Improved clotting

    Improved clotting does not match the stated hematology feature.

  • B. Hypercalcemia

    Hypercalcemia has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

  • C. Cataract

    Cataract does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • D. Infection (correct)

    Correct. Infection is directly supported by the key information.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Infection. The key Hematology principle supports Infection; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Improved clotting" not the answer?

Improved clotting does not match the stated hematology feature.

Why is "Hypercalcemia" not the answer?

Hypercalcemia has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Infection is directly supported by 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 Hematology?

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.