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 finding is typical in ITP?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Isolated thrombocytopenia

This item reviews Hematology; Isolated thrombocytopenia is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. High hemoglobin

    High hemoglobin is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Isolated thrombocytopenia (correct)

    Correct. Isolated thrombocytopenia matches the defining feature.

  • C. Pancytopenia

    Pancytopenia does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Hemarthrosis

    Hemarthrosis is unsupported 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 B, Isolated thrombocytopenia. This item reviews Hematology; Isolated thrombocytopenia is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "High hemoglobin" not the answer?

High hemoglobin is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Pancytopenia" not the answer?

Pancytopenia does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Hemarthrosis" not the answer?

Hemarthrosis is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Isolated thrombocytopenia 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.