Larynx: 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 · Larynx

Sample item

Which symptom is a red flag requiring laryngeal assessment in a smoker?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Persistent hoarseness lasting more than three weeks

Persistent unexplained hoarseness, especially in a smoker, can reflect laryngeal malignancy and needs prompt visualization of the larynx.

Option by option

  • A. Brief hoarseness after cheering

    Brief voice strain usually settles with vocal rest.

  • B. Persistent hoarseness lasting more than three weeks (correct)

    Correct: persistent dysphonia is a laryngeal cancer warning sign.

  • C. Transient nasal blockage during a cold

    Cold-related nasal blockage is common and self-limited.

  • D. Hiccups after carbonated drinks

    Hiccups do not localize to the larynx.

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 B, Persistent hoarseness lasting more than three weeks. Persistent unexplained hoarseness, especially in a smoker, can reflect laryngeal malignancy and needs prompt visualization of the larynx.

Why is "Brief hoarseness after cheering" not the answer?

Brief voice strain usually settles with vocal rest.

Why is "Transient nasal blockage during a cold" not the answer?

Cold-related nasal blockage is common and self-limited.

Why is "Hiccups after carbonated drinks" not the answer?

Hiccups do not localize to the larynx.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: persistent dysphonia is a laryngeal cancer warning sign.

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 Larynx?

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.