Hematology: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Hematology

Sample item

What causes painful vaso-occlusive crisis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Sickle cell disease

This item reviews Hematology; Sickle cell disease is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Sickle cell disease (correct)

    Correct. Sickle cell disease matches the defining feature.

  • B. Iron deficiency only

    Iron deficiency only does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. ITP

    ITP is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. Hemophilia only

    Hemophilia only is not supported by the key finding.

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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Sickle cell disease. This item reviews Hematology; Sickle cell disease is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Iron deficiency only" not the answer?

Iron deficiency only does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "ITP" not the answer?

ITP is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Hemophilia only" not the answer?

Hemophilia only is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Sickle cell disease matches the defining feature.

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 Hematology?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.