Neurology: Bell palsy: 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 · Neurology: Bell palsy

Sample item

Acute unilateral lower-motor-neuron facial weakness suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Bell palsy

This item reviews Neurology: Bell palsy; Bell palsy is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Bell palsy (correct)

    Correct. Bell palsy matches the key feature described.

  • B. Stroke with forehead sparing

    Stroke with forehead sparing does not account for the core presentation.

  • C. Parkinson disease

    Parkinson disease is not supported by the stated findings.

  • D. Myasthenia only

    Myasthenia only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Bell palsy. This item reviews Neurology: Bell palsy; Bell palsy is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Stroke with forehead sparing" not the answer?

Stroke with forehead sparing does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Parkinson disease" not the answer?

Parkinson disease is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "Myasthenia only" not the answer?

Myasthenia only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neurology: Bell palsy in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Bell palsy matches the key feature described.

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 Neurology: Bell palsy?

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.