Otology: 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 · Otology

Sample item

What is a common complication of chronic otitis media?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Cholesteatoma

Chronic middle-ear disease can lead to cholesteatoma, a keratinizing lesion that may erode ossicles and adjacent bone if untreated.

Option by option

  • A. Cholesteatoma (correct)

    Correct: cholesteatoma can complicate chronic middle-ear disease.

  • B. Appendicitis

    Appendicitis is appendix inflammation.

  • C. Cataract

    Cataract is lens opacity.

  • D. Nephrolithiasis

    Nephrolithiasis is renal stone disease.

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 A, Cholesteatoma. Chronic middle-ear disease can lead to cholesteatoma, a keratinizing lesion that may erode ossicles and adjacent bone if untreated.

Why is "Appendicitis" not the answer?

Appendicitis is appendix inflammation.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract is lens opacity.

Why is "Nephrolithiasis" not the answer?

Nephrolithiasis is renal stone disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Otology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: cholesteatoma can complicate chronic middle-ear disease.

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 Otology?

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.