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Neurology MCQs for MOH General Practitioners

Neurology MCQs for General Practitioners preparing for Gulf licensing exams. Covers headache, stroke, seizures, movement disorders and neurological emergencies.

316 published neurology mcqs

What these neurology mcqs cover for MOH

  • Headache and migraine
  • Stroke recognition and acute management
  • Seizures and epilepsy
  • Movement disorders
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Sample Neurology MCQs from the MOH bank

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Sample 1·Neurology

A 68-year-old presents 90 minutes after sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia. CT head shows no haemorrhage. Best next step?

  • ✓IV thrombolysis with alteplase
  • BAspirin 300mg only
  • CWarfarin loading
  • DMRI brain first
Explanation

Ischaemic stroke within 4.5h with no contraindication: IV alteplase reduces disability. Do not delay for MRI.

Sample 2·Neurology

A 50-year-old presents with progressive proximal weakness, hyperreflexia and fasciculations. Sensation is intact. Diagnosis?

  • AGuillain-Barré syndrome
  • ✓Motor neurone disease
  • CMultiple sclerosis
  • DMyasthenia gravis
Explanation

MND: mixed UMN and LMN signs with fasciculations, preserved sensation and sphincter function.

Sample 3·Neurology

A 25-year-old presents with sudden severe occipital headache described as 'worst ever'. CT head is normal 8 hours later. Best next step?

  • AMRI brain
  • ✓Lumbar puncture
  • CDischarge with analgesia
  • DCT angiogram
Explanation

If CT is negative >6 h from onset in suspected SAH, LP for xanthochromia at ≥12 h is required.

Sample 4·Neurology

A 65-year-old has a right-sided homonymous hemianopia after a stroke. The lesion is most likely in which vascular territory?

  • ARight posterior cerebral artery
  • BLeft middle cerebral artery
  • ✓Left posterior cerebral artery
  • DRight anterior cerebral artery
Explanation

Right homonymous hemianopia results from left occipital lobe/PCA territory infarct.

Sample 5·Neurology

A 30-year-old woman has episodic unilateral throbbing headaches preceded by visual zigzag lines lasting 20 minutes. Diagnosis?

  • ACluster headache
  • ✓Migraine with aura
  • CTension headache
  • DTrigeminal neuralgia
Explanation

Migraine with aura: reversible visual/sensory symptoms lasting 5–60 min preceding unilateral headache.

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Neurology MCQs — frequently asked questions

Is neurology a major exam topic?+

Yes — stroke, headache and seizures are frequently tested in GP Prometric exams.

Are imaging interpretations included?+

Some questions include CT/MRI findings relevant to GP decision-making.