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Dermatology · Emergency
Sample itemWhat causes pain out of proportion and bullae?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
A. Necrotizing fasciitis
This item reviews Emergency; Necrotizing fasciitis is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.
Option by option
A. Necrotizing fasciitis (correct)
Correct. Necrotizing fasciitis fits the defining feature.
B. Mild eczema
Mild eczema does not fit the stated presentation.
C. Wart
Wart is plausible but is not the best answer.
D. Alopecia
Alopecia 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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