Sleep: 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 · Sleep

Sample item

Loud snoring and apneas suggest what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Obstructive sleep apnea

This item reviews Sleep; Obstructive sleep apnea is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Mastoiditis

    Mastoiditis is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Meniere disease

    Meniere disease does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Obstructive sleep apnea (correct)

    Correct. Obstructive sleep apnea fits the defining clinical feature.

  • D. Otosclerosis

    Otosclerosis is plausible but not the best answer.

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 C, Obstructive sleep apnea. This item reviews Sleep; Obstructive sleep apnea is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Mastoiditis" not the answer?

Mastoiditis is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Meniere disease" not the answer?

Meniere disease does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Otosclerosis" not the answer?

Otosclerosis is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Sleep in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Obstructive sleep apnea fits the defining clinical 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 Sleep?

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.