Neurology: 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

Sample item

What is a priority in suspected acute stroke?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Determine time of symptom onset

The core Neurology principle makes Determine time of symptom onset the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Option by option

  • A. Avoid vital signs

    Avoid vital signs does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

  • B. Delay assessment until tomorrow

    Delay assessment until tomorrow does not fit the requested neurology conclusion.

  • C. Give oral food immediately

    Give oral food immediately may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

  • D. Determine time of symptom onset (correct)

    Correct. Determine time of symptom onset follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Determine time of symptom onset. The core Neurology principle makes Determine time of symptom onset the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Avoid vital signs" not the answer?

Avoid vital signs does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

Why is "Delay assessment until tomorrow" not the answer?

Delay assessment until tomorrow does not fit the requested neurology conclusion.

Why is "Give oral food immediately" not the answer?

Give oral food immediately may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neurology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Determine time of symptom onset follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

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?

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.