Vestibular disorders: 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 · Vestibular disorders

Sample item

What feature favors central vertigo over peripheral vertigo?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Focal neurologic deficits

Vertigo with focal neurologic deficits raises concern for a central brainstem or cerebellar process rather than isolated peripheral vestibular disease.

Option by option

  • A. Ear fullness only

    Ear fullness can accompany peripheral inner-ear disease.

  • B. Focal neurologic deficits (correct)

    Correct: focal neurologic signs point toward a central lesion.

  • C. Brief positional symptoms only

    Brief positional vertigo often reflects benign peripheral positional vertigo.

  • D. Tinnitus alone

    Tinnitus alone does not establish a central cause.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Focal neurologic deficits. Vertigo with focal neurologic deficits raises concern for a central brainstem or cerebellar process rather than isolated peripheral vestibular disease.

Why is "Ear fullness only" not the answer?

Ear fullness can accompany peripheral inner-ear disease.

Why is "Brief positional symptoms only" not the answer?

Brief positional vertigo often reflects benign peripheral positional vertigo.

Why is "Tinnitus alone" not the answer?

Tinnitus alone does not establish a central cause.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Vestibular disorders in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: focal neurologic signs point toward a central lesion.

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 Vestibular disorders?

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.