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General Medicine · Neurology
Sample itemAscending weakness and areflexia suggest what?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
C. Guillain-Barre syndrome
This item reviews Neurology; Guillain-Barre syndrome is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.
Option by option
A. Migraine
Migraine is plausible but is not the best answer.
B. Bell palsy
Bell palsy is unsupported by the key finding.
C. Guillain-Barre syndrome (correct)
Correct. Guillain-Barre syndrome matches the defining feature.
D. Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease does not fit the stated presentation.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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