Drug Eruptions and Reactive Cutaneous Disease
- Previous year questions on Drug Eruptions and Reactive Cutaneous Disease for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Dermatology section of the exam.
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- 49 live questions in Drug Eruptions and Reactive Cutaneous Disease.
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- Question set last updated 19 Aug 2026.
Q1.True about Erythema elevatum diutinum
- AChronic cutaneous fungal infection
- BMost common site of involvement is trunk
- CA cutaneous marker of glucagonoma
- DDapsone is drug of choice✓ Correct answer
Q2.Pseudoporphyria can be induced by all except
- AMethotrexate✓ Correct answer
- BNalidixic acid
- CNaproxen
- DIsotretinoin
Q3.Sweet's syndrome includes all except
- AFever
- BLymphadenopathy✓ Correct answer
- CErythematous skin lesions
- DArthralgia or raised ESR
Q4.Statement not true about erythema nodosum is
- ASeen over anterior aspect of the leg
- BNon tender nodules✓ Correct answer
- CMore common in females
- DInvolution occurs in three to six weeks
Q5.A 26-year-old recently married woman presents with tender nodules on her shin. Initial history taking should include questions about
- AHer stress level
- BAny new medications she may have started✓ Correct answer
- CHistory of foreign travel
- DInsect bites to the legs
Q6.True about erythema multiforme is
- ATarget lesions are characteristic
- BHaemorrhagic crusts may form on lips
- CLesions resolve over 3 to 6 weeks
- DAll of the above✓ Correct answer
Q7.Erythema nodosum can seen in following except
- AAcute pancreatitis✓ Correct answer
- BTB
- CSLE
- DPregnancy
Q8.A 28-year-old patient of neurocysticercosis develops generalized peeling of skin all over except palms and soles starting one month after taking anti-epileptics. What is the most probable diagnosis?
- AFixed drug eruption
- BPemphigus
- CSteven Johnson syndrome
- DTEN✓ Correct answer
Q9.A patient came with history of joint pain and fever for one week. For which the patient took NSAIDS following which he developed rash and hyperpigmentation on nose. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- ADengue
- Bfixed Drug eruption
- CChikungunya✓ Correct answer
- Dmelasma
Q10.Fixed drug eruptions are frequently seen with?
- APenicillin
- BSulfonamide✓ Correct answer
- CCetirizine
- DRoxithromycin
Answer key
Q1: D. Dapsone is drug of choice; Q2: A. Methotrexate; Q3: B. Lymphadenopathy; Q4: B. Non tender nodules; Q5: B. Any new medications she may have started; Q6: D. All of the above; Q7: A. Acute pancreatitis; Q8: D. TEN; Q9: C. Chikungunya; Q10: B. Sulfonamide.
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