Otology: 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 · Otology

Sample item

What condition is suggested by progressive conductive hearing loss with a normal ear canal?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis fixes the stapes at the oval window, causing progressive conductive hearing loss despite an otherwise normal external ear canal.

Option by option

  • A. Meniere disease

    Meniere disease causes episodic vertigo and fluctuating sensorineural loss.

  • B. Otosclerosis (correct)

    Correct: stapes fixation in otosclerosis impairs sound conduction.

  • C. Labyrinthitis

    Labyrinthitis causes acute vertigo with inner-ear symptoms.

  • D. Acoustic trauma only

    Acoustic trauma usually causes sensorineural rather than conductive loss.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Otosclerosis. Otosclerosis fixes the stapes at the oval window, causing progressive conductive hearing loss despite an otherwise normal external ear canal.

Why is "Meniere disease" not the answer?

Meniere disease causes episodic vertigo and fluctuating sensorineural loss.

Why is "Labyrinthitis" not the answer?

Labyrinthitis causes acute vertigo with inner-ear symptoms.

Why is "Acoustic trauma only" not the answer?

Acoustic trauma usually causes sensorineural rather than conductive loss.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Otology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: stapes fixation in otosclerosis impairs sound conduction.

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 Otology?

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.