Orbit: practice question

A Ophthalmology 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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Ophthalmology · Orbit

Sample item

Proptosis, fever, and painful eye movements suggest what?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Orbital cellulitis

This item reviews Orbit; Orbital cellulitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Preseptal edema only

    Preseptal edema only does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • B. Dry eye

    Dry eye is unsupported by the key findings.

  • C. Chalazion

    Chalazion is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Orbital cellulitis (correct)

    Correct. Orbital cellulitis matches the defining feature.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Orbital cellulitis. This item reviews Orbit; Orbital cellulitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Preseptal edema only" not the answer?

Preseptal edema only does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Dry eye" not the answer?

Dry eye is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Chalazion" not the answer?

Chalazion is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Orbit in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Orbital cellulitis matches the defining 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 Orbit?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology 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.