MRI spine: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · MRI spine

Sample item

Which modality best evaluates cord compression?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. MRI

This item reviews MRI spine; MRI is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. DEXA

    DEXA is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • B. MRI (correct)

    Correct. MRI fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • C. Plain skull xray

    Plain skull xray does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Mammography

    Mammography is not supported by the scenario.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is B, MRI. This item reviews MRI spine; MRI is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "DEXA" not the answer?

DEXA is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Plain skull xray" not the answer?

Plain skull xray does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Mammography" not the answer?

Mammography is not supported by the scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests MRI spine in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. MRI fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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 MRI spine?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.