Neurology: Parkinson disease: 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: Parkinson disease

Sample item

Rest tremor with bradykinesia suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Parkinson disease

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

Option by option

  • A. Multiple sclerosis

    Multiple sclerosis is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • B. Parkinson disease (correct)

    Correct. Parkinson disease matches the key feature described.

  • C. Essential tremor only

    Essential tremor only does not account for the core presentation.

  • D. Meningitis

    Meningitis is not supported by the stated findings.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Parkinson disease. This item reviews Neurology: Parkinson disease; Parkinson disease is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Multiple sclerosis" not the answer?

Multiple sclerosis is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Essential tremor only" not the answer?

Essential tremor only does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Meningitis" not the answer?

Meningitis is not supported by the stated findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neurology: Parkinson disease in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Parkinson disease 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: Parkinson disease?

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.