Otosclerosis: medical therapy: 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 · Otosclerosis: medical therapy

Sample item

Which drug is used to stabilise cochlear otosclerosis with progressive sensorineural loss?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Sodium fluoride

Sodium fluoride is thought to promote maturation of the otosclerotic focus and reduce active bone resorption. It may arrest progression of sensorineural loss. Conductive loss is treated by stapedotomy or hearing aids.

Option by option

  • A. Sodium fluoride (correct)

    Correct. Sodium fluoride is used for cochlear otosclerosis.

  • B. Streptomycin

    Streptomycin is ototoxic.

  • C. Frusemide

    Frusemide can be ototoxic and has no role.

  • D. Prednisolone alone

    Steroids alone do not stabilise otosclerosis.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Sodium fluoride. Sodium fluoride is thought to promote maturation of the otosclerotic focus and reduce active bone resorption.

Why is "Streptomycin" not the answer?

Streptomycin is ototoxic.

Why is "Frusemide" not the answer?

Frusemide can be ototoxic and has no role.

Why is "Prednisolone alone" not the answer?

Steroids alone do not stabilise otosclerosis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Otosclerosis: medical therapy in ENT. It may arrest progression of sensorineural loss. Conductive loss is treated by stapedotomy or hearing aids.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Otosclerosis: medical therapy?

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.