Pediculosis: 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 · Pediculosis

Sample item

What is a common clue to head lice?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Nits attached to hair shafts

This item reviews Pediculosis; Nits attached to hair shafts is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Target lesions

    Target lesions does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Palmar plaques

    Palmar plaques is not supported by the defining findings.

  • C. Vesicles on lip

    Vesicles on lip is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Nits attached to hair shafts (correct)

    Correct. Nits attached to hair shafts 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, Nits attached to hair shafts. This item reviews Pediculosis; Nits attached to hair shafts is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Target lesions" not the answer?

Target lesions does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Palmar plaques" not the answer?

Palmar plaques is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Vesicles on lip" not the answer?

Vesicles on lip is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediculosis in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Nits attached to hair shafts 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 Pediculosis?

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.