Oesophagus: corrosive ingestion: 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 · Oesophagus: corrosive ingestion

Sample item

Which step is contraindicated after ingestion of a corrosive alkali?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Induction of vomiting

Vomiting re-exposes the oesophagus and airway to the corrosive and may cause aspiration or perforation. Neutralising agents are also avoided. Early endoscopy assesses burns, and stricture is the late complication.

Option by option

  • A. Early endoscopy within 24 hours

    Early endoscopy is recommended.

  • B. Intravenous fluids and analgesia

    Fluids and analgesia are supportive standard care.

  • C. Induction of vomiting (correct)

    Correct. Do not induce vomiting.

  • D. Airway assessment

    Airway assessment is essential.

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, Induction of vomiting. Vomiting re-exposes the oesophagus and airway to the corrosive and may cause aspiration or perforation.

Why is "Early endoscopy within 24 hours" not the answer?

Early endoscopy is recommended.

Why is "Intravenous fluids and analgesia" not the answer?

Fluids and analgesia are supportive standard care.

Why is "Airway assessment" not the answer?

Airway assessment is essential.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oesophagus: corrosive ingestion in ENT. Neutralising agents are also avoided. Early endoscopy assesses burns, and stricture is the late complication.

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 Oesophagus: corrosive ingestion?

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.