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

Which examination feature supports peritonsillar abscess?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Unilateral tonsillar swelling with uvular deviation

Peritonsillar abscess causes unilateral peritonsillar swelling, muffled voice, trismus, and deviation of the uvula away from the affected side.

Option by option

  • A. A midline neck mass moving with tongue protrusion

    Tongue-protrusion movement suggests thyroglossal duct cyst.

  • B. Bilateral painless parotid enlargement

    Parotid enlargement has a salivary differential.

  • C. Clear nasal discharge on bending forward

    Positional clear rhinorrhoea needs another assessment.

  • D. Unilateral tonsillar swelling with uvular deviation (correct)

    Correct: unilateral swelling and uvular shift are typical.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Unilateral tonsillar swelling with uvular deviation. Peritonsillar abscess causes unilateral peritonsillar swelling, muffled voice, trismus, and deviation of the uvula away from the affected side.

Why is "A midline neck mass moving with tongue protrusion" not the answer?

Tongue-protrusion movement suggests thyroglossal duct cyst.

Why is "Bilateral painless parotid enlargement" not the answer?

Parotid enlargement has a salivary differential.

Why is "Clear nasal discharge on bending forward" not the answer?

Positional clear rhinorrhoea needs another assessment.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: unilateral swelling and uvular shift are typical.

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.