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

Which symptom is typical of a transient ischaemic attack?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Focal neurological deficit that resolves completely

A transient ischaemic attack causes sudden focal neurological symptoms that resolve, but it still signals increased future stroke risk.

Option by option

  • A. Progressive fixed weakness over years

    Years-long progression is not typical of a TIA.

  • B. Focal neurological deficit that resolves completely (correct)

    Correct: transient focal deficit is the defining pattern.

  • C. Fever with a productive cough

    Cough and fever suggest infection.

  • D. Persistent itchy wheals

    Wheals are dermatological, not focal neurological symptoms.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Focal neurological deficit that resolves completely. A transient ischaemic attack causes sudden focal neurological symptoms that resolve, but it still signals increased future stroke risk.

Why is "Progressive fixed weakness over years" not the answer?

Years-long progression is not typical of a TIA.

Why is "Fever with a productive cough" not the answer?

Cough and fever suggest infection.

Why is "Persistent itchy wheals" not the answer?

Wheals are dermatological, not focal neurological symptoms.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neurology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: transient focal deficit is the defining pattern.

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.