Pharynx: 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 · Pharynx

Sample item

What finding is typical of peritonsillar abscess?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Muffled voice and uvular deviation

Peritonsillar abscess can cause trismus, muffled 'hot potato' voice, unilateral swelling, and deviation of the uvula away from the affected side.

Option by option

  • A. Otorrhea after swimming

    Swimming-related otorrhea suggests external ear disease.

  • B. Hematuria

    Hematuria is a urinary sign.

  • C. Muffled voice and uvular deviation (correct)

    Correct: muffled voice and uvular deviation support peritonsillar abscess.

  • D. Painless visual loss

    Visual loss is unrelated to peritonsillar infection.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is C, Muffled voice and uvular deviation. Peritonsillar abscess can cause trismus, muffled 'hot potato' voice, unilateral swelling, and deviation of the uvula away from the affected side.

Why is "Otorrhea after swimming" not the answer?

Swimming-related otorrhea suggests external ear disease.

Why is "Hematuria" not the answer?

Hematuria is a urinary sign.

Why is "Painless visual loss" not the answer?

Visual loss is unrelated to peritonsillar infection.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: muffled voice and uvular deviation support peritonsillar abscess.

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 Pharynx?

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.