Shock: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Shock

Sample item

What type of shock can result from severe infection and vasodilation?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Septic shock

The core Shock principle identifies Septic shock as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Septic shock (correct)

    Correct. Septic shock is supported by the key clue given.

  • B. Hypovolemic shock

    Hypovolemic shock does not match the stated shock mechanism.

  • C. Obstructive shock

    Obstructive shock is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Hemorrhagic shock only

    Hemorrhagic shock only does not account for the central finding in this sample.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Septic shock. The core Shock principle identifies Septic shock as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Hypovolemic shock" not the answer?

Hypovolemic shock does not match the stated shock mechanism.

Why is "Obstructive shock" not the answer?

Obstructive shock is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Hemorrhagic shock only" not the answer?

Hemorrhagic shock only does not account for the central finding in this sample.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Shock in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Septic shock is supported by the key clue given.

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 Shock?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.