Throat: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Throat

Sample item

Hot-potato voice and trismus suggest what?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Peritonsillar abscess

This item reviews Throat; Peritonsillar abscess is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Peritonsillar abscess (correct)

    Correct. Peritonsillar abscess fits the defining clinical feature.

  • B. Rhinitis

    Rhinitis does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Croup

    Croup is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Otitis externa

    Otitis externa is plausible but not the best answer.

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 ENT question?

The best answer is A, Peritonsillar abscess. This item reviews Throat; Peritonsillar abscess is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Rhinitis" not the answer?

Rhinitis does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Croup" not the answer?

Croup is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Otitis externa" not the answer?

Otitis externa is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Throat in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Peritonsillar abscess fits the defining clinical 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 Throat?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.