Pharynx: 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 · Pharynx

Sample item

What is a common sign of a peritonsillar abscess?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Muffled voice with uvular deviation

The defining Pharynx relationship supports Muffled voice with uvular deviation; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

  • A. Productive cough only

    Productive cough only is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

  • B. Painless rash

    Painless rash does not explain the stated pharynx feature.

  • C. Fixed dilated pupil

    Fixed dilated pupil can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

  • D. Muffled voice with uvular deviation (correct)

    Correct. Muffled voice with uvular deviation directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

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 D, Muffled voice with uvular deviation. The defining Pharynx relationship supports Muffled voice with uvular deviation; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "Productive cough only" not the answer?

Productive cough only is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

Why is "Painless rash" not the answer?

Painless rash does not explain the stated pharynx feature.

Why is "Fixed dilated pupil" not the answer?

Fixed dilated pupil can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Muffled voice with uvular deviation directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

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 Pharynx?

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.