Rhinology: 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 · Rhinology

Sample item

What symptom commonly accompanies nasal polyps?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Reduced sense of smell

Nasal polyps obstruct airflow to the olfactory cleft and commonly cause hyposmia or anosmia along with chronic nasal blockage.

Option by option

  • A. Hearing gain

    Polyps do not improve hearing.

  • B. Reduced sense of smell (correct)

    Correct: polyps commonly reduce access of odorants to the olfactory cleft.

  • C. Acute eye pain

    Acute eye pain is not a typical symptom of uncomplicated nasal polyps.

  • D. Hoarseness only

    Hoarseness originates in the larynx rather than nasal polyps.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Reduced sense of smell. Nasal polyps obstruct airflow to the olfactory cleft and commonly cause hyposmia or anosmia along with chronic nasal blockage.

Why is "Hearing gain" not the answer?

Polyps do not improve hearing.

Why is "Acute eye pain" not the answer?

Acute eye pain is not a typical symptom of uncomplicated nasal polyps.

Why is "Hoarseness only" not the answer?

Hoarseness originates in the larynx rather than nasal polyps.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rhinology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: polyps commonly reduce access of odorants to the olfactory cleft.

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 Rhinology?

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.