Thrombosis: 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 · Thrombosis

Sample item

Which triad includes endothelial injury, stasis, and hypercoagulability?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Virchow triad

This item reviews Thrombosis; Virchow triad is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Cushing triad

    Cushing triad is not supported by the stated finding.

  • B. Virchow triad (correct)

    Correct. Virchow triad is supported by the defining finding.

  • C. Beck triad

    Beck triad does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

  • D. Charcot triad

    Charcot triad 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 Pathology question?

The best answer is B, Virchow triad. This item reviews Thrombosis; Virchow triad is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Cushing triad" not the answer?

Cushing triad is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Beck triad" not the answer?

Beck triad does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

Why is "Charcot triad" not the answer?

Charcot triad is plausible but is not the best fit here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Thrombosis in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Virchow triad is supported by the defining finding.

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 Thrombosis?

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.