Psoriasis: practice question

A Dermatology 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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Dermatology · Psoriasis

Sample item

What scale is characteristic of plaque psoriasis?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Silvery scale

The key Psoriasis principle supports Silvery scale; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Option by option

  • A. Yellow sclera

    Yellow sclera does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

  • B. Silvery scale (correct)

    Correct. Silvery scale is the best response to the defining feature given.

  • C. Vesicular crust only

    Vesicular crust only may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Black eschar

    Black eschar is not supported by the important psoriasis clue.

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 Dermatology question?

The best answer is B, Silvery scale. The key Psoriasis principle supports Silvery scale; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Why is "Yellow sclera" not the answer?

Yellow sclera does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

Why is "Vesicular crust only" not the answer?

Vesicular crust only may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Black eschar" not the answer?

Black eschar is not supported by the important psoriasis clue.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Psoriasis in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Silvery scale is the best response to the defining feature given.

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 Psoriasis?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology 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.