Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Immune-Mediated Neuropathies
- Previous year questions on Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Immune-Mediated Neuropathies for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 14 live questions in Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Immune-Mediated Neuropathies.
- 1 of 14 questions carries a verified exam year: 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Albumin-cytological dissociation is seen in all of the following Except
- ALead encephalopathy
- BAcute poliomyelitis✓ Correct answer
- CInfective polyneuritis
- DTumors of spinal cord
Q2.Patient with ascending paralysis, areflexia and sphincter sparing is seen in?
- ABotulinism
- BG.B.S✓ Correct answer
- CSnake bite
- DPolio
Q3.A patient presents with ascending muscle weakness for 2 days. On examination, the limb is flaccid. What investigation should be done first?
- ASerum potassium✓ Correct answer
- BSerum creatinine
- CSerum magnesium
- DSerum calcium
Q4.All of the following are features of Guillian-Barre syndrome, EXCEPT:
- AInflammatory
- BDemyelinating polyneuropathy
- CDescending paralysis✓ Correct answer
- DPlasmapheresis can be done
Q5.All are true regarding treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome EXCEPT:
- ACorticosteroid used for early recovery and prevent long stay✓ Correct answer
- BHigh-dose intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) can be initiated
- CPlasmapheresis can be done
- DHigh-dose intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) and plasmapheresis are equally effective
Q6.All of the following statements about Guillain-Barre syndrome are true, except-
- AInflammatory
- BDemyelinating
- CDescending✓ Correct answer
- DCranial nerve involvement
Q7.Guillain-Barre' syndrome (GBS) commonly associated with
- AJapanese encephalitis virus
- BCampylobacter✓ Correct answer
- CMeningococcus
- DAcanthoemeba
Q8.Cranial nerve commonly involved in Guillain Barre syndrome is:
- AOptic
- BTrochlear
- COculomotor
- DFacial✓ Correct answer
Q9.The following treatment options are useful in the management of Guillain-Barre Syndrome except
- AIntra-venous immunoglobulin
- BIntra-venous methotrexate✓ Correct answer
- CPlasmapheresis
- DPhysical medical rehabilitation
Q10.Anti-GD1 antibodies are seen in which variant of GBS ?
- AAIDP
- BAMAN✓ Correct answer
- CAMSAN
- DMFS
Answer key
Q1: B. Acute poliomyelitis; Q2: B. G.B.S; Q3: A. Serum potassium; Q4: C. Descending paralysis; Q5: A. Corticosteroid used for early recovery and prevent long stay; Q6: C. Descending; Q7: B. Campylobacter; Q8: D. Facial; Q9: B. Intra-venous methotrexate; Q10: B. AMAN.
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