ENT

ENT MCQs

1:-Jongkee's formula is used to calculate
A:-Percentage of hearing disability from PTA
B:-Interaural latency in ABR
C:-Percentage of canal paresis in caloric testing
D:-SP/AP ratio in electrocochleography
Ans: C

2:-A viral vector well characterised in intracochlear gene therapy
A:-Coxsackie virus
B:-Myxovirus
C:-Paramyxovirus
D:-Adeno virus
Ans: D

3:-Mikes dot is the landmark for
A:-Ampulla of superior semicircular canal
B:-Ampulla of posterior semicircular canal
C:-Ampulla of lateral semicircular canal
D:-Internal acoustic meatus
Ans: D

4:-Facial nerve is not supplied by
A:-Labyrinthine A
B:-Stylomastoid A
C:-Superior petrosal A
D:-Anterior tympanic A
Ans: D

5:-Structure traversing petrotympanic fissure
A:-Chorda tympani N
B:-Arnold's N
C:-Jacobson's N
D:-Posterior tympanic A
Ans: A

6:-Type C defect in Austin's classification
A:-M+S+
B:-M-S+
C:-M+S
D:-M-S
Ans: B

7:-Thayer-Martin plate is used for screening pharyngitis caused by
A:-Neisseria gonorrhoea
B:-Group C Streptococcus
C:-Epstein Barr Virus
D:-Chlamydia pneumoneae
Ans: A

8:-Lemierre syndrome is most commonly caused by
A:-Acinetobacter haemolyticus
B:-Corynebacterium haemolyticus
C:-Bacteroids fragilis
D:-Fusobacterium necrophorum
Ans: D

9:-Risk of malignancy in asymmetrical adult tonsil with normal mucosa in the absence of cervical lymphadenopathy is
A:-0%
B:-0.35%
C:-7%
D:-14%
Ans: C

10:-Regarding Ramsay Hunt syndrome, false statement
A:-LMN facial nerve paralysis
B:-Vesicles around ear
C:-Acyclovir and steroids is the treatment
D:-SNHL usually present
Ans: D

11:-Hyperacusis in Bell's palsy is due to paralysis of
A:-Tensor tympani
B:-Levator veli palatini
C:-Tensor veli palatini
D:-Stapedius
Ans: D

12:-Most common site of otosclerosis
A:-Round window
B:-Fissula ante fenestrum
C:-Fissula post fenestrum
D:-Eustachian tube orifice
Ans: B

13:-Atrophic rhinitis treatment includes all except
A:-Young's operation
B:-Alkaline nasal douche
C:-Vidian neurectomy
D:-25% glucose in glycerine nasal drops
Ans: C

14:-Thickness of human tympanic membrane
A:-0.1 mm
B:-1 mm
C:-5 mm
D:-10 mm
Ans: A

15:-False regarding treatment of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma
A:-DSA and embolisation prior to surgery is useful
B:-Coblator assisted endoscopic surgery is currently used
C:-Intracranial extension needs radiotherapy
D:-Partial encasement of tumour to carotid is not a contraindication for surgery
Ans: C

16:-Investigation of choice for CSF Rhinorrhoea
A:-CT Scan
B:-Beta 2 transferrin assay
C:-CT Cisternography
D:-Lumbar puncture
Ans: C

17:-Ortner's syndrome is associated with
A:-Facial N paralysis
B:-Recurrent laryngeal N paralysis
C:-Abducent N paralysis
D:-Hypoglossal N paralysis
Ans: B

18:-Indications for early cochlear implantation
A:-Head trauma
B:-Ototoxicity
C:-Presbyacusis
D:-Meningitis
Ans: D

19:-"Father of Laryngology"
A:-Messerklinger
B:-Heinz Stammberger
C:-Manuel Garcia
D:-Isshiki
Ans: C

20:-Commonest cause for acute bilateral simultaneous facial nerve paralysis
A:-Guillian Barre syndrome
B:-Chronic otitis media
C:-Trauma
D:-Multiple sclerosis
Ans: A

21:-Which is not a content of posterior triangle of neck?
A:-Subclavian artery
B:-Trunks of brachial plexus
C:-Internal jugular vein
D:-Accessory nerve
Ans: C

22:-Wagner and Grossman theory is associated with
A:-Vocal cord paralysis
B:-Aetiology of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma
C:-Cholesteatoma
D:-Atrophic rhinitis
Ans: A

23:-Valvassori criteria are associated with
A:-Glomus tumour
B:-Acoustic neuroma
C:-Meniere's disease
D:-Bell's palsy
Ans: B

24:-In radical neck dissection, all are removed except
A:-IJV
B:-Thyroid gland
C:-Sternomastoid muscle
D:-Accessory N
Ans: B

25:-Orphan-Annie nuclei are seen in
A:-Follicular carcinoma thyroid
B:-Papillary carcinoma thyroid
C:-Medullary carcinoma thyroid
D:-Anaplastic carcinoma thyroid
Ans: B

26:-For defects more than two thirds of upper lip, which of the following is the best option of reconstruction
A:-Wedge excision
B:-Abbe Estlander flap
C:-Peri Alar Crescentic flap
D:-Burrow-Differ bach flap
Ans: D

27:-The most sensitive investigation for mandibular involvement in oral cavity malignancy is
A:-Bone scintigraphy
B:-CT scan
C:-Orthopantomogram
D:-MRI scan
Ans: A

28:-Which of the following types of oral candidiasis has got malignant potential?
A:-Thrush
B:-Chronic Atrophic candidiasis
C:-Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
D:-Acute atrophic candidiasis
Ans: C

29:-Layers of vocal cord was proposed by
A:-Isshiki
B:-Hirano
C:-Messerklinger
D:-Shambaugh
Ans: B

30:-Role of steroids in infectious Mononucleosis include
A:-Upper airway obstruction secondary to IMN
B:-Immune mediated anemia
C:-Thrombocytopenia
D:-All the above
Ans: D

31:-Screw driver shaped teeth are seen in
A:-Congenital syphilis
B:-Dentinogenesis imperfecta
C:-Amelogenesis imperfecta
D:-Ehler Danlos syndrome
Ans: A

32:-Malignant transformation in submucous fibrosis is
A:-5-10%
B:-10-15%
C:-20-25%
D:-25-30%
Ans: A

33:-Which of the following is not a major diagnostic criteria in Behcet's syndrome?
A:-Oral aphthae
B:-Genital ulcers
C:-Retinal vasculitis
D:-Thrombophlebitis
Ans: D

34:-Which of the following is not associated with candidiasis?
A:-Median rhomboid glossits
B:-Angular cheilitis
C:-Geographical tongue
D:-Denture associated stomatitis
Ans: C

35:-Which of the following is not in relation to Retro molar trigone?
A:-Last mandibular molar
B:-Tuberosity of maxilla
C:-Condylar process of mandible
D:-Ascending ramus of mandible
Ans: C

36:-Paranasal sinus not present at birth is
A:-Maxillary
B:-Ethmoid
C:-Frontal
D:-Sphenod
Ans: C

37:-Most posterior ethmoidal air cell extending to sphenoid is
A:-Aggar nasi cell
B:-Haller cell
C:-Onodi cell
D:-Kero's cell
Ans: C

38:-Cyst arising from unerrupted tooth is
A:-Dental cyst
B:-Nasolabial cyst
C:-Lateral cyst
D:-Dentigerous cyst
Ans: D

39:-Mucocele of paranasal sinus commonly occur in
A:-Frontal sinus
B:-Maxillary sinus
C:-Ethmoidal sinus
D:-Sphenoid sinus
Ans: A

40:-Lynch-Howarth operation is
A:-Intranasal ethmoidectomy
B:-Transantral ethmoidectomy
C:-External ethmoidectomy
D:-External Frontoethmoidectomy
Ans: D

41:-Facial pain, temperomandibular joint dysfunction is characteristic of
A:-Eagle's syndrome
B:-Trigeminal neuralgia
C:-Mobious syndrome
D:-Costen's syndrome
Ans: D

42:-Ringertz tumor treated by
A:-Caldwal Luc operation
B:-Jansen Horgan operation
C:-Lateral rhinotomy and Medial Maxillectomy
D:-Total Maxillectomy
Ans: C

43:-Commonest malignancy of maxillary sinus is
A:-Squmous cell carcinoma
B:-Adeno carcinoma
C:-Adenoid cystic carcinoma
D:-Rhabdomyosarcoma
Ans: A

44:-Peripheral sinonasal T-cell lymphoma is known as
A:-Stewart's granuloma
B:-Wegners granuloma
C:-Ringerts tumor
D:-None of the above
Ans: A

45:-In majority of cases of Otosclerosis, tympanic membrane appear
A:-Normal
B:-Retracted
C:-Flamingo pink colour (Schwartz sign)
D:-Tympanosclerosis
Ans: A

46:-Fistula in labyrinth is common in
A:-Superior semicircular canal
B:-Posterior semicircular canal
C:-Lateral semicircular canal
D:-Promontory
Ans: C

47:-Common type of cholesteatoma
A:-Congenital
B:-Primary acquired
C:-Secondary acquired
D:-Any of the above
Ans: B

48:-All are true of inverted papilloma except
A:-Common in males
B:-Pink fleshy lobulated mass
C:-Malignant transformation to transitional cell carcinoma in 5% cases
D:-Transitional cell papilloma is a synonym
Ans: C

49:-Regarding nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, true statement
A:-Common in young males 20-30 years
B:-Presents with painful, profuse, paroxysmal epistaxis
C:-Treatment of choice is surgery
D:-Radiation is the best mode of treatment for large tumour
Ans: C

50:-Treatment of choice for Killian's polyp
A:-Lateral rhinotomy
B:-Caldwel Luc surgery
C:-Endoscopic sinus surgery
D:-Steroid spray
Ans: C

51:-Management of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis include all except
A:-FESS
B:-Antifungal medication
C:-Steroid
D:-Saline nasal douche
Ans: B

52:-Hennebert sign is seen in
A:-Acoustic neuroma
B:-Glomus jugulare
C:-Congenital syphilis
D:-Carotid body tumour
Ans: C

53:-All are true of Quinsy except
A:-Unilateral
B:-Trismus and drooling of saliva is common
C:-Common in children
D:-Incision and drainage is the treatment
Ans: C

54:-Correct statement about rhinosporidiosis
A:-Rare in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
B:-Caused by Klebsiella Seeberi
C:-Malignant rhinosporidiosis is malignant transformation of rhinosporidiosis
D:-Treated by surgery
Ans: D

55:-All are hyaline cartilage except
A:-Thyroid
B:-Epiglottis
C:-Cricoid
D:-Arytenoid
Ans: B

56:-Blue Mantles of Manasse is seen in
A:-Cholesterol granuloma
B:-Haemotympanum
C:-Otosclerosis
D:-Glomus tympanicum
Ans: C

57:-All are causes for conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane except
A:-Otosclerosis
B:-OME
C:-Glomus tympanicum
D:-Meniere's disease
Ans: D

58:-Stenger's test is used for diagnosis of
A:-Otosclerosis
B:-Non organic hearing loss
C:-Unilateral severe sensorineural hearing loss
D:-Presbyacusis
Ans: B

59:-All are true about Ludwig's angina except
A:-Steroid is the mainstay of treatment
B:-Dental caries accounts for 80% of cases
C:-Trismus and odynophagia are common
D:-Tracheostomy may be needed in some cases
Ans: A

60:-Kashima surgery is done in
A:-Laryngotracheal stenosis
B:-Atrophic rhinitis
C:-Meniere's disease
D:-Bilateral vocal cord paralysis
Ans: D

61:-All are indications for cochlear implantation except
A:-Presbyacusis
B:-Congenital bilateral profound SNHL in young child
C:-Acquired bilateral profound SNHL with good speech
D:-Bilateral severe CHL with good speech in an adult
Ans: D

62:-Gold standard for objective measurement of nasal obstruction
A:-Nasal endoscopy
B:-Acoustic rhinometry
C:-Coronal CT scan
D:-Rhinomanometry
Ans: D

63:-Candidate not suitable for allergen immunotherapy
A:-Strongly positive skin prick test
B:-Multiple allergens
C:-Unresponsiveness to intranasal corticosteroids
D:-Severe allergic symptoms
Ans: B

64:-Biopsy of nasal lesion on histopathology showing non-caseating granuloma with epithelioid cells surrounded by
lymphocytes, fibroblasts and calcified inclusion bodies. There was diffuse violaceous discoloration of nasal skin, expansion of
nasal bridge and granular appearance of nasal mucosa. Probable diagnosis
A:-Wegener's granulomatosis
B:-Stewart's granuloma
C:-Rhinoscleroma
D:-Sarcoidosis
Ans: D

65:-Following is NOT a treatment option in malignant otitis externa
A:-Hyperbaric oxygen
B:-Parenteral ceftazidime
C:-Subtotal petrosectomy
D:-Oral Rifampicin
Ans: C

66:-Healed otitis media refers to all EXCEPT
A:-Hyaline degeneration of middle ear submucosa
B:-Dimeric tympanic membrane
C:-Cholesterol granuloma
D:-Bony sclerosis
Ans: C

67:-All are etiological factors implicated in Otosclerosis except
A:-Persistent viral infection
B:-Autosomal recessive inheritance with variable penetrance
C:-Autoimmunity to collagen
D:-Defect in genetic expression
Ans: B

68:-Following is not classified as respiratory sleep disorder
A:-Obstructive sleep apnoea
B:-Cheyne stokes breathing
C:-Narcolepsy
D:-Central sleep apnoea
Ans: C

69:-Bruning's syringe is used for
A:-Injection of Botox in spasmodic dysphonia
B:-Injection Augmentation of vocal cord in unilateral paralysis
C:-Application of Mitomycin C after laryngotracheal surgery
D:-Intratympanic injection of gentamycin/steroid
Ans: B

70:-A reflux episode in esophagus is defined as a fall in pH
A:-Less than 2
B:-Less than 4
C:-Less than 6
D:-Less than 8
Ans: B

71:-Most common site of laryngeal involvement in Wegener's granulomatosis
A:-Sub glottis
B:-Epiglottis
C:-Arytenoids
D:-Vocal cords
Ans: A

72:-Basal lower esophageal sphincter pressure
A:-10-45 mm of Hg
B:-40-60 mm of Hg
C:-70-90 mm of Hg
D:-60-80 mm of Hg
Ans: A

73:-Cork Screw appearance in esophagogram is a feature of
A:-Achalasia Cardia
B:-Diffuse esophageal spasm
C:-Nut cracker esophagus
D:-Zenker's diverticulum
Ans: B

74:-Risk of squamous cell carcinoma esophagus is more in all except
A:-Caustic injury
B:-Achalasia cardia
C:-Tylosis
D:-Whites than Black race
Ans: D

75:-Bakamjian flap is
A:-Pectoralis major flap
B:-Lattissimus Dorsi flap
C:-Deltopectoral flap
D:-Sternomastoid flap
Ans: C

76:-True about Spasmodic Dysphonia
A:-Is a psychological disorder of larynx
B:-Speech therapy is the treatment
C:-Botox injection is beneficial in attaining voice
D:-Antispasmodics improve the condition
Ans: C

77:-Pharyngeal isthmus refers to
A:-The space between the skull base and the superior border of superior constrictor muscle
B:-Communication between the nasopharynx and oropharynx
C:-The space between the thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus
D:-The space between the inferior constrictor muscle and oesophageal musculature
Ans: B

78:-Risk of adenocarcinoma in Barret's esophagus is
A:-0.5%
B:-5%
C:-10%
D:-15%
Ans: A

79:-Los Angel's classification is applied for
A:-Carcinoma Esophagus
B:-Erosive Esophagitis
C:-Non erosive esophagitis
D:-Zenker's Diverticulum
Ans: B

ENT

ENT MCQs

UPSC Study Materials​MCQs for Competitive Examinations

UPSC Study Materials
MCQs for Competitive Examinations