Neurology Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 16:07 Page 25 of 57 Attempt #2888 Overall: 0 / 284 questions answered Question 121 / 284 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 38-year-old woman is evaluated for recurrent pulsatile headache with photophobia in the context of atrial fibrillation. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Autoantibody panel for neuromuscular disease B. MRI brain with diffusion C. Non-contrast CT brain D. EEG E. Lumbar puncture when indicated Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: EEG is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Neurology. Reference: ILAE Epilepsy Guidance; Neurology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 122 / 284 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 36-year-old woman is evaluated for thunderclap headache in the context of vascular risk factors. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. MRI brain with diffusion B. Non-contrast CT brain C. CT angiography head and neck D. EEG E. Lumbar puncture when indicated Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Non-contrast CT brain is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Neurology. Reference: ILAE Epilepsy Guidance; Neurology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 123 / 284 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 54-year-old woman presents with recurrent pulsatile headache with photophobia. Relevant risk context includes autoimmune background. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Focal epilepsy B. Multiple sclerosis C. Myasthenia gravis D. Acute ischemic stroke E. Subarachnoid hemorrhage Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: The pattern of recurrent pulsatile headache with photophobia with risk factors such as autoimmune background is most consistent with Acute ischemic stroke. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Neurology. Reference: ILAE Epilepsy Guidance; Neurology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 124 / 284 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 64-year-old man presents with recurrent stereotyped focal events. Relevant risk context includes hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Myasthenia gravis B. Multiple sclerosis C. Acute ischemic stroke D. Migraine with aura E. Subarachnoid hemorrhage Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of recurrent stereotyped focal events with risk factors such as hypertension is most consistent with Multiple sclerosis. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Neurology. Reference: ILAE Epilepsy Guidance; Neurology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 125 / 284 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 46-year-old man is evaluated for sudden unilateral weakness and aphasia in the context of hypertension. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. EEG B. MRI brain with diffusion C. CT angiography head and neck D. Autoantibody panel for neuromuscular disease E. Lumbar puncture when indicated Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: CT angiography head and neck is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Neurology. Reference: AHA/ASA Stroke Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 25 of 57 Next → »