Drug reaction: practice question

A Dermatology 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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Dermatology · Drug reaction

Sample item

Fever, eosinophilia, rash, and hepatitis after medication suggest what?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. DRESS

This item reviews Drug reaction; DRESS is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Vitiligo

    Vitiligo is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Tinea

    Tinea is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Simple urticaria

    Simple urticaria does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. DRESS (correct)

    Correct. DRESS fits the defining pattern.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, DRESS. This item reviews Drug reaction; DRESS is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Why is "Vitiligo" not the answer?

Vitiligo is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Tinea" not the answer?

Tinea is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Simple urticaria" not the answer?

Simple urticaria does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Drug reaction in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. DRESS fits the defining pattern.

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 Drug reaction?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology 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.