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RGUHS MD General Medicine: most-asked theory questions

Across 14 exam sittings recorded in this AnswerBank (2019–2026), these topics appeared in at least two distinct sittings. Use the list to guide your revision, then explore the full model answers.

A sitting here means the year and month recorded in the bank. A topic counts once in that sitting, even if it appeared in several questions or papers. Topics are ranked by sittings, then most recent year, then name. Past recurrence describes these papers; it does not predict the next exam.

From the past papers

Repeated theory topics

Each entry includes its exam sittings, papers and one original question from the bank.

  1. Lupus nephritis

    asked in 5 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 July · 2020 November · 2023 December · 2025 September · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper III · Paper IV

    Example question

    Lupus nephritis: pathological classification and therapy for each class

  2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome

    asked in 4 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 November · 2023 December · 2024 June · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    Causes, pathophysiology, criteria for diagnosis, management strategies in acute respiratory distress syndrome

  3. Organophosphorus poisoning

    asked in 4 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 May · 2020 November · 2025 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper IV

    Example question

    Discuss clinical features and management of Organophosphorus poisoning.

  4. Hyperprolactinaemia

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 November · 2021 July · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper IV

    Example question

    Hyperprolactinemia.

  5. Posterior circulation stroke

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 May · 2022 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper I · Paper II · Paper III

    Example question

    Detail the posterior circulation of the brain and explain the clinical relevance

  6. Pulmonary embolism

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 November · 2025 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    Treatment options for management of pulmonary embolism

  7. Rheumatoid arthritis — extra-articular manifestations and diagnosis

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 July · 2023 December · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    What are the extra articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis and management?

  8. Diabetic nephropathy

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 July · 2023 December · 2025 May

    Papers: Paper IV

    Example question

    Diabetic nephropathy: pathological stages, investigations and management

  9. Genetic counselling

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 November · 2025 May · 2025 September

    Papers: Paper I

    Example question

    Genetic counseling: Indications and steps

  10. Paracetamol poisoning

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 November · 2021 July · 2025 October

    Papers: Paper IV

    Example question

    Discuss the management of paracetamol overdose

  11. Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 November · 2021 July · 2025 May

    Papers: Paper IV

    Example question

    Discuss the etiology, clinical features, evaluation and management options for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

  12. Reactive arthritis

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 November · 2021 July · 2025 September

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    Reactive arthritis.

  13. Sarcoidosis

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2021 November · 2022 November · 2024 June

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    Sarcoidosis.

  14. Gene therapy

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 May · 2021 July · 2023 December

    Papers: Paper I · Paper III

    Example question

    Gene therapy.

  15. Hypoglycaemia

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 November · 2021 July · 2022 November

    Papers: Paper II · Paper IV

    Example question

    Hypoglycemia

  16. Paraneoplastic syndromes

    asked in 3 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 July · 2020 November · 2022 May

    Papers: Paper IV

    Example question

    Paraneoplastic syndromes.

  17. Atrial fibrillation

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2022 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper II

    Example question

    What are the risk factors and management of atrial fibrillation?

  18. Autoimmune hepatitis

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2022 November · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper II

    Example question

    What are the clinical features, associated extra hepatic disorders and auto antibodies found in autoimmune hepatitis?

  19. Behçet's syndrome

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2020 July · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    Clinical features, evaluation and treatment of Behcet's disease

  20. Biological agents in rheumatoid arthritis

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2022 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper I · Paper III

    Example question

    Classify the biological agents used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. What are the adverse effects and contraindications to their use

  21. Chronic pancreatitis — complications and management

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2022 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper II

    Example question

    List the complications of chronic pancreatitis? How do you manage them?

  22. Metabolic syndrome

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2021 November · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper I · Paper IV

    Example question

    Metabolic Syndrome.

  23. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2022 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper II

    Example question

    Definition of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and discuss molecular drug susceptibility testing in diagnosis of MDR-TB

  24. Newer insulins

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper II · Paper IV

    Example question

    Newer Insulins.

  25. Obstructive sleep apnoea

    asked in 2 of 14 sittings

    Sittings: 2019 May · 2026 April

    Papers: Paper III · Paper IV

    Example question

    Screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. Enumerate the etiology and summarize the treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea

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