ENT MCQs
- Which of the following is the most common cause of acute otitis media in children?
- A) Streptococcus pneumoniae
- B) Staphylococcus aureus
- C) Haemophilus influenzae
- D) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Answer: C) Haemophilus influenzae
- What is the first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis?
- A) Systemic corticosteroids
- B) Nasal decongestants
- C) Intranasal corticosteroids
- D) Antihistamines
Answer: C) Intranasal corticosteroids
- Which of the following is a common complication of chronic sinusitis?
- A) Meningitis
- B) Epistaxis
- C) Otitis externa
- D) Laryngitis
Answer: A) Meningitis
- In patients with acute bacterial sinusitis, which imaging study is usually most helpful for diagnosis?
- A) MRI of the sinuses
- B) CT scan of the sinuses
- C) X-ray of the sinuses
- D) Nasal endoscopy
Answer: B) CT scan of the sinuses
- Which condition is characterized by a persistent sore throat, dysphagia, and a “hot potato” voice, and often results from a peritonsillar abscess?
- A) Epiglottitis
- B) Tonsillitis
- C) Laryngitis
- D) Pharyngitis
Answer: B) Tonsillitis
- What is the most common benign tumor of the parotid gland?
- A) Pleomorphic adenoma
- B) Warthin’s tumor
- C) Hemangioma
- D) Basal cell carcinoma
Answer: A) Pleomorphic adenoma
- Which of the following is the most common presenting symptom of acoustic neuroma?
- A) Tinnitus
- B) Hearing loss
- C) Vertigo
- D) Facial numbness
Answer: B) Hearing loss
- For which condition is a tonsillectomy considered a definitive treatment?
- A) Chronic rhinosinusitis
- B) Chronic tonsillitis
- C) Acute otitis media
- D) Allergic rhinitis
Answer: B) Chronic tonsillitis
- What is the primary treatment approach for a patient with epistaxis (nosebleed) that is not controlled by conservative measures?
- A) Nasal packing
- B) Anticoagulant therapy
- C) Oral antibiotics
- D) Surgical removal of the nasal septum
Answer: A) Nasal packing
- In the evaluation of hoarseness lasting more than 2 weeks, which diagnostic procedure is often performed to assess the vocal cords?
- A) Laryngoscopy
- B) Chest X-ray
- C) MRI of the neck
- D) CT scan of the larynx
Answer: A) Laryngoscopy