APEA-Patho EENT Exam Questions with Correct Answers

APEA-Patho EENT Exam Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction of the: external canal.
pinna. inner ear.
cranial nerve IV.
Answer:
inner ear.


Question 2:
Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via: kissing.
contaminated food. sharing eating utensils. sexual contact.
Answer:
contaminated food.


Question 3:
The inability of the brain to interpret sound that enters the ear normally is called: auditory
neuropathy spectrum disorder.
an acoustic neuroma. sensorineural hearing loss. conductive hearing loss.
Answer:
auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.


Question 4:
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue of the eye is: conjunctivitis.
blepharitis. iritis. uveitis.
Answer:
conjunctivitis.

, Question 5:
In patients who have allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itching are due to: mucous gland
hypoactivity.
vasodilation.
stimulation of sensory nerves. presence of foreign bodies.
Answer:
stimulation of sensory nerves.stimulation of sensory nerves. presence of foreign bodies.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
stimulation of sensory nerves. presence of foreign bodies.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
stimulation of sensory nerves. presence of foreign bodies.
stimulation of sensory nerves.


Question 6:
Which of the following produces and releases leukotriene C4 and histamine into tear fluid
during allergic response?
Eosinophils Basophils Neutrophils Monocytes
Answer:
Eosinophils


Question 7:
The failure of one or both eyes to achieve normal visual acuity despite normal structural health
is called: myopia.
presbyopia. amblyopia. hyperopia.
Answer:
amblyopia.


Question 8:
Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of: allergic rhinitis.
tonsillitis. laryngitis. dental infection.
Answer:
tonsillitis.


Question 9:
Which of the following pathogens is the most likely cause of epiglottitis?
Answer:
Peritonsillar infection is typically preceded by tonsillitis or pharyngitis.