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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ENT · Nose

Sample item

Which symptom pattern suggests rhinitis medicamentosa?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Worsening congestion after prolonged topical decongestant use

Rhinitis medicamentosa is rebound congestion caused by prolonged topical decongestant use, improving only when the medication is withdrawn appropriately.

Option by option

  • A. Worsening congestion after prolonged topical decongestant use (correct)

    Correct: overuse of vasoconstrictor sprays causes rebound.

  • B. Sneezing after pollen exposure

    Pollen symptoms suggest allergic rhinitis.

  • C. Unilateral bleeding mass

    Unilateral bleeding needs structural assessment.

  • D. Fever with purulent sinus pain

    Fever may indicate infection.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Worsening congestion after prolonged topical decongestant use. Rhinitis medicamentosa is rebound congestion caused by prolonged topical decongestant use, improving only when the medication is withdrawn appropriately.

Why is "Sneezing after pollen exposure" not the answer?

Pollen symptoms suggest allergic rhinitis.

Why is "Unilateral bleeding mass" not the answer?

Unilateral bleeding needs structural assessment.

Why is "Fever with purulent sinus pain" not the answer?

Fever may indicate infection.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: overuse of vasoconstrictor sprays causes rebound.

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.