Inflammatory: 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 · Inflammatory

Sample item

What sign is pinpoint bleeding after psoriasis scale removal?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Auspitz sign

This item reviews Inflammatory; Auspitz sign is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Nikolsky sign

    Nikolsky sign does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Koplik sign

    Koplik sign is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Darier sign

    Darier sign is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Auspitz sign (correct)

    Correct. Auspitz sign fits the defining feature.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Auspitz sign. This item reviews Inflammatory; Auspitz sign is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Why is "Nikolsky sign" not the answer?

Nikolsky sign does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Koplik sign" not the answer?

Koplik sign is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Darier sign" not the answer?

Darier sign is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Inflammatory in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Auspitz sign fits the defining feature.

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 Inflammatory?

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.