Meniere's disease: audiometry: practice question

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ENT · Meniere's disease: audiometry

Sample item

In early Meniere's disease the audiogram typically shows which pattern?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Low-frequency sensorineural loss that fluctuates

Early Meniere's disease produces a fluctuating low-frequency sensorineural loss, with recruitment. In later stages the loss becomes flat. A 4 kHz notch suggests noise damage.

Option by option

  • A. Low-frequency sensorineural loss that fluctuates (correct)

    Correct. Low-frequency fluctuating loss is typical early.

  • B. Carhart notch with air-bone gap

    A Carhart notch indicates otosclerosis.

  • C. High-frequency notch at 4 kHz

    A 4 kHz notch points to noise.

  • D. Flat conductive loss

    Meniere's is sensorineural, not conductive.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Low-frequency sensorineural loss that fluctuates. Early Meniere's disease produces a fluctuating low-frequency sensorineural loss, with recruitment.

Why is "Carhart notch with air-bone gap" not the answer?

A Carhart notch indicates otosclerosis.

Why is "High-frequency notch at 4 kHz" not the answer?

A 4 kHz notch points to noise.

Why is "Flat conductive loss" not the answer?

Meniere's is sensorineural, not conductive.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Meniere's disease: audiometry in ENT. In later stages the loss becomes flat. A 4 kHz notch suggests noise damage.

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 Meniere's disease: audiometry?

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.