Immunization: practice question

A PSM 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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PSM · Immunization

Sample item

Which vaccine type generally induces strong cellular and humoral immunity?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Live attenuated vaccine

This Immunization item is resolved by the defining principle: Live attenuated vaccine best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Option by option

  • A. Toxoid only

    Toxoid only may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

  • B. Inactivated vaccine only

    Inactivated vaccine only is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested immunization conclusion.

  • C. Live attenuated vaccine (correct)

    Correct. Live attenuated vaccine directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

  • D. Passive immunoglobulin

    Passive immunoglobulin does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Live attenuated vaccine. This Immunization item is resolved by the defining principle: Live attenuated vaccine best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Why is "Toxoid only" not the answer?

Toxoid only may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

Why is "Inactivated vaccine only" not the answer?

Inactivated vaccine only is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested immunization conclusion.

Why is "Passive immunoglobulin" not the answer?

Passive immunoglobulin does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Immunization in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Live attenuated vaccine directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

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 Immunization?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM 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.