Allergy: anaphylaxis: practice question

A General Medicine 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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General Medicine · Allergy: anaphylaxis

Sample item

Wheeze, hypotension, and urticaria after exposure require what medication first?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Intramuscular adrenaline

This item reviews Allergy: anaphylaxis; Intramuscular adrenaline is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Intramuscular adrenaline (correct)

    Correct. Intramuscular adrenaline matches the key feature described.

  • B. Oral iron

    Oral iron does not account for the core presentation.

  • C. Loop diuretic

    Loop diuretic is not supported by the stated findings.

  • D. Warfarin

    Warfarin is plausible but is not the best fit here.

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 General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Intramuscular adrenaline. This item reviews Allergy: anaphylaxis; Intramuscular adrenaline is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Oral iron" not the answer?

Oral iron does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Loop diuretic" not the answer?

Loop diuretic is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "Warfarin" not the answer?

Warfarin is plausible but is not the best fit here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Allergy: anaphylaxis in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Intramuscular adrenaline matches the key feature described.

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 Allergy: anaphylaxis?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine 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.