Xerostomia: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Xerostomia

Sample item

What symptom is common in xerostomia?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Difficulty swallowing dry food

This item reviews Xerostomia; Difficulty swallowing dry food is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Hearing loss

    Hearing loss is not supported by the scenario.

  • B. Improved caries resistance

    Improved caries resistance does not fit the stated pattern.

  • C. Excess tears

    Excess tears is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. Difficulty swallowing dry food (correct)

    Correct. Difficulty swallowing dry food fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Difficulty swallowing dry food. This item reviews Xerostomia; Difficulty swallowing dry food is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss is not supported by the scenario.

Why is "Improved caries resistance" not the answer?

Improved caries resistance does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Excess tears" not the answer?

Excess tears is plausible but not the single best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Xerostomia in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Difficulty swallowing dry food fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Xerostomia?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.