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

After a first suspected seizure, which feature suggests that an event was epileptic rather than simple syncope?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Post-event confusion lasting several minutes

A postictal period of confusion, drowsiness, or headache after a witnessed convulsive event supports a seizure; syncope more commonly has rapid recovery once cerebral perfusion returns.

Option by option

  • A. Brief dizziness only after hot weather

    Heat-related dizziness can indicate vasovagal or volume-related symptoms.

  • B. Immediate full orientation after standing

    Rapid orientation is more characteristic of uncomplicated syncope.

  • C. Post-event confusion lasting several minutes (correct)

    Correct: postictal confusion is typical after many epileptic seizures.

  • D. Symptoms relieved by eating a snack

    Relief after food may suggest hunger or hypoglycaemia, not seizure proof.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Post-event confusion lasting several minutes. A postictal period of confusion, drowsiness, or headache after a witnessed convulsive event supports a seizure; syncope more commonly has rapid recovery once cerebral perfusion returns.

Why is "Brief dizziness only after hot weather" not the answer?

Heat-related dizziness can indicate vasovagal or volume-related symptoms.

Why is "Immediate full orientation after standing" not the answer?

Rapid orientation is more characteristic of uncomplicated syncope.

Why is "Symptoms relieved by eating a snack" not the answer?

Relief after food may suggest hunger or hypoglycaemia, not seizure proof.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neurology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: postictal confusion is typical after many epileptic seizures.

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.