Rhinology: 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 · Rhinology

Sample item

What symptom pattern is most characteristic of allergic rhinitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Sneezing, itchy nose, watery rhinorrhea, and congestion

Allergic rhinitis is an IgE-mediated nasal inflammation that commonly causes itching, sneezing, clear rhinorrhea, and congestion after allergen exposure, sometimes with itchy watery eyes.

Option by option

  • A. Painless progressive jaundice

    Jaundice is a hepatobiliary or hematologic sign.

  • B. Sudden facial weakness

    Facial weakness suggests a facial-nerve disorder or stroke differential.

  • C. Sneezing, itchy nose, watery rhinorrhea, and congestion (correct)

    Correct: itching, sneezing, watery discharge, and congestion fit allergic rhinitis.

  • D. High fever with neck stiffness

    Fever and neck stiffness raise concern for meningitis.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is C, Sneezing, itchy nose, watery rhinorrhea, and congestion. Allergic rhinitis is an IgE-mediated nasal inflammation that commonly causes itching, sneezing, clear rhinorrhea, and congestion after allergen exposure, sometimes with itchy watery eyes.

Why is "Painless progressive jaundice" not the answer?

Jaundice is a hepatobiliary or hematologic sign.

Why is "Sudden facial weakness" not the answer?

Facial weakness suggests a facial-nerve disorder or stroke differential.

Why is "High fever with neck stiffness" not the answer?

Fever and neck stiffness raise concern for meningitis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rhinology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: itching, sneezing, watery discharge, and congestion fit allergic rhinitis.

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 Rhinology?

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.