Dermatology: Stevens-Johnson syndrome: practice question

A General Medicine 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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General Medicine · Dermatology: Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Sample item

Painful mucosal erosions with widespread targetoid rash after a high-risk medication should prompt concern for what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis

SJS/TEN is a severe drug-related epidermal necrolysis with mucosal involvement. Stop the culprit drug and arrange urgent specialist supportive care.

Option by option

  • A. Psoriasis

    Psoriasis is chronic scaly plaque disease.

  • B. Impetigo

    Impetigo is superficial bacterial infection.

  • C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (correct)

    Correct. Mucosal epidermal detachment is a medical emergency.

  • D. Urticaria only

    Urticaria produces transient wheals without erosive mucositis.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. SJS/TEN is a severe drug-related epidermal necrolysis with mucosal involvement.

Why is "Psoriasis" not the answer?

Psoriasis is chronic scaly plaque disease.

Why is "Impetigo" not the answer?

Impetigo is superficial bacterial infection.

Why is "Urticaria only" not the answer?

Urticaria produces transient wheals without erosive mucositis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Dermatology: Stevens-Johnson syndrome in General Medicine. Stop the culprit drug and arrange urgent specialist supportive care.

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 Dermatology: Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine 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.