Urticaria: 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 · Urticaria

Sample item

How long does an individual urticarial wheal usually persist?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Less than 24 hours

This item reviews Urticaria; Less than 24 hours is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Several months fixed

    Several months fixed does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Never fades

    Never fades is not supported by the defining findings.

  • C. One year

    One year is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Less than 24 hours (correct)

    Correct. Less than 24 hours directly fits the key features in the stem.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Less than 24 hours. This item reviews Urticaria; Less than 24 hours is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Several months fixed" not the answer?

Several months fixed does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Never fades" not the answer?

Never fades is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "One year" not the answer?

One year is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Urticaria in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Less than 24 hours directly fits the key features in the stem.

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 Urticaria?

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.