APEA 2024 EENT QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1st line treatment for nasal polyps Correct Answer Intranasal
glucocorticoids
Another common complication of mono Correct Answer
Splenic injury
Blepharitis:
Symptoms
Treatment Correct Answer Inflammation of eyelids
Johnson's baby shampoo & warm compresses
Cheilosis:
What is it?
What could cause it? Correct Answer Painful macerations on
corners of mouth
Dentures, infection, Vit B12 deficiency
Epiglottitis:
What is it?
Treatment?
Test? Correct Answer Cellulitis of the epiglottis
Medical emergency
(+) thumb sign - enlarged epiglottis protruding from the ant wall
of the hypopharynx
First line treatment for group A strep? Second line? Correct
Answer 1st- PCN
, 2nd- Azithromycin
Fluorescein strips should be used for? Correct Answer Corneal
abrasions & keratitis
Glaucoma Correct Answer Optic neuropathy
Second leading cause of blindness
Increased intraocular pressure
Hairy leukopenia is associated with... Correct Answer HIV
Herpes keratitis:
Symptoms
Treatment Correct Answer Fern-like lines in corneal surface
using black lamp
Refer to ED
Hordeolum (stye) vs. chalazion Correct Answer Hordeolum:
abscess of hair follicle/sebaceous gland
Chalazion: bead-like on upper eyelid, I/D or surgical removal
How to treat epistaxis? Correct Answer Apply direct pressure
on front of nose
Apply nasal decongestant or triple ATB or petroleum jelly
For posterior nose bleeds, refer to ED
Inside of nose with allergic rhinitis Correct Answer Blue-
tinged or pale & boggy nasal turbinates
Macular degeneration Correct Answer Leading cause of
blindness
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1st line treatment for nasal polyps Correct Answer Intranasal
glucocorticoids
Another common complication of mono Correct Answer
Splenic injury
Blepharitis:
Symptoms
Treatment Correct Answer Inflammation of eyelids
Johnson's baby shampoo & warm compresses
Cheilosis:
What is it?
What could cause it? Correct Answer Painful macerations on
corners of mouth
Dentures, infection, Vit B12 deficiency
Epiglottitis:
What is it?
Treatment?
Test? Correct Answer Cellulitis of the epiglottis
Medical emergency
(+) thumb sign - enlarged epiglottis protruding from the ant wall
of the hypopharynx
First line treatment for group A strep? Second line? Correct
Answer 1st- PCN
, 2nd- Azithromycin
Fluorescein strips should be used for? Correct Answer Corneal
abrasions & keratitis
Glaucoma Correct Answer Optic neuropathy
Second leading cause of blindness
Increased intraocular pressure
Hairy leukopenia is associated with... Correct Answer HIV
Herpes keratitis:
Symptoms
Treatment Correct Answer Fern-like lines in corneal surface
using black lamp
Refer to ED
Hordeolum (stye) vs. chalazion Correct Answer Hordeolum:
abscess of hair follicle/sebaceous gland
Chalazion: bead-like on upper eyelid, I/D or surgical removal
How to treat epistaxis? Correct Answer Apply direct pressure
on front of nose
Apply nasal decongestant or triple ATB or petroleum jelly
For posterior nose bleeds, refer to ED
Inside of nose with allergic rhinitis Correct Answer Blue-
tinged or pale & boggy nasal turbinates
Macular degeneration Correct Answer Leading cause of
blindness
