Nose: 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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Sample item

Which symptom makes unilateral nasal obstruction a cancer red flag?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Persistent blood-stained discharge

Persistent unilateral obstruction with blood-stained discharge may indicate a structural lesion or neoplasm and needs direct nasal assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Bilateral watery eyes

    Watery eyes often accompany hay fever.

  • B. Seasonal sneezing

    Seasonal sneezing is typical of allergy.

  • C. Clear rhinorrhoea after exercise

    Exercise rhinorrhoea is nonspecific.

  • D. Persistent blood-stained discharge (correct)

    Correct: unilateral bloody symptoms need evaluation.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Persistent blood-stained discharge. Persistent unilateral obstruction with blood-stained discharge may indicate a structural lesion or neoplasm and needs direct nasal assessment.

Why is "Bilateral watery eyes" not the answer?

Watery eyes often accompany hay fever.

Why is "Seasonal sneezing" not the answer?

Seasonal sneezing is typical of allergy.

Why is "Clear rhinorrhoea after exercise" not the answer?

Exercise rhinorrhoea is nonspecific.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: unilateral bloody symptoms need evaluation.

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 Nose?

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.