Angioedema: 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 · Angioedema

Sample item

Which symptom makes angioedema an airway emergency?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Tongue swelling

This item reviews Angioedema; Tongue swelling is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Dry skin

    Dry skin does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Nail pitting

    Nail pitting is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • C. Tongue swelling (correct)

    Correct. Tongue swelling directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • D. Freckling

    Freckling is not supported by the defining findings.

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 C, Tongue swelling. This item reviews Angioedema; Tongue swelling is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Dry skin" not the answer?

Dry skin does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Nail pitting" not the answer?

Nail pitting is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Freckling" not the answer?

Freckling is not supported by the defining findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Angioedema in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Tongue swelling 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 Angioedema?

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.