Disorders of Peripheral Nerves
- Previous year questions on Disorders of Peripheral Nerves for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 18 live questions in Disorders of Peripheral Nerves.
- Medicine is worth about 33 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 5 Sept 2026.
Q1.Predominantly sensory neuropathy is caused by
- ACisplatin
- BPyridoxine excess✓ Correct answer
- CSuramin
- DDiphtheria
Q2.All of the following causes motor nerve paralysis except
- ADiabetes mellitus✓ Correct answer
- BDiphtheria
- CGuillain Barre syndrome
- DPorphyria
Q3.A 45 year - male presents with abrupt onset pain, weakness, loss of contour of shoulder and muscle wasting on 5deg day of tetanus toxoid immunization. Likely cause is:
- AHysterical
- BRadial nerve entrapment
- CBrachial plexus neuritis✓ Correct answer
- DThoracic outlet syndrome
Q4.In small fiber neuropathy presents as-a) Burning painb) Tingling & numbnessc) Burning sensationd) Cramp
- Aac
- Ba
- Cad
- Dab✓ Correct answer
Q5.Generally speaking, the distal, burning, painful dysesthesias with reduced pinprick and thermal sensation but with sparing of proprioception and motor functions is seen in -
- ASmall fibre neuropathy✓ Correct answer
- BLarge fibre neuropathy
- CNeuromuscular junction disease
- DAnterior horn cell disease
Q6.COMMONEST cause of sensory ganglionopathy among the following is:
- ASjogren syndrome✓ Correct answer
- BHypothyroidism
- CDiabetes
- DHIV
Q7.All are true about peripheral-neuropathy except :
- AGlove and stocking anaesthesia
- BProximal muscle weakness✓ Correct answer
- CNerve-conduction deficit
- DDecreased reflexes
Q8.All of the following are predominant motor neuropathy except -
- AAcute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculo neuropathy
- BPorphyric neuropathy
- CLead intoxication
- DArsenic intoxication✓ Correct answer
Q9.Inflammation of nerve is seen in - a) Leprosy b) Diabetes c) Guillain Barre Syndrome d) Diphtheria
- Aabc
- Bacd✓ Correct answer
- Cbc
- Dbde
Q10.Dying back neuropathy is seen in all, except:
- ADiabetic neuropathy
- BArsenic neuropathy
- CPorphyria
- DGuillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: B. Pyridoxine excess; Q2: A. Diabetes mellitus; Q3: C. Brachial plexus neuritis; Q4: D. ab; Q5: A. Small fibre neuropathy; Q6: A. Sjogren syndrome; Q7: B. Proximal muscle weakness; Q8: D. Arsenic intoxication; Q9: B. acd; Q10: D. Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS).
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