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

Which finding is typical of retropharyngeal abscess in a child?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Drooling with neck stiffness and muffled voice

Retropharyngeal abscess can cause dysphagia, drooling, neck stiffness, fever, and airway compromise, requiring urgent airway-aware assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Unilateral tinnitus

    Tinnitus is an otological symptom.

  • B. Drooling with neck stiffness and muffled voice (correct)

    Correct: deep-neck infection causes these airway and swallowing signs.

  • C. Seasonal conjunctival itch

    Itchy eyes suggest allergy.

  • D. Painless earwax

    Earwax does not cause neck stiffness.

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, Drooling with neck stiffness and muffled voice. Retropharyngeal abscess can cause dysphagia, drooling, neck stiffness, fever, and airway compromise, requiring urgent airway-aware assessment.

Why is "Unilateral tinnitus" not the answer?

Tinnitus is an otological symptom.

Why is "Seasonal conjunctival itch" not the answer?

Itchy eyes suggest allergy.

Why is "Painless earwax" not the answer?

Earwax does not cause neck stiffness.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: deep-neck infection causes these airway and swallowing signs.

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.