Dysphagia: 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 · Dysphagia

Sample item

Progressive dysphagia with weight loss requires evaluation for what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Upper aerodigestive malignancy

This item reviews Dysphagia; Upper aerodigestive malignancy is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Simple wax

    Simple wax does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • B. Upper aerodigestive malignancy (correct)

    Correct. Upper aerodigestive malignancy matches the defining feature.

  • C. BPPV

    BPPV is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis is unsupported by the key findings.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Upper aerodigestive malignancy. This item reviews Dysphagia; Upper aerodigestive malignancy is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Simple wax" not the answer?

Simple wax does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "BPPV" not the answer?

BPPV is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Conjunctivitis is unsupported by the key findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Dysphagia in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Upper aerodigestive malignancy matches the defining feature.

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 Dysphagia?

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.