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ENT Quiz: Test Your Otolaryngology Basics

Quick ENT practice questions with instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Alex IdowuUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 15
Study OutcomesAdditional Reading
3D voxel art illustrating Otolaryngology-ENT course content

This ENT quiz helps you check your otolaryngology basics across ear, nose, and throat topics. Answer 15 focused questions and get instant results to spot strengths and gaps. For broader prep, try an emergency medicine quiz, reinforce structure with a head and skull anatomy quiz, or build language skills with a medical terminology quiz.

Which cranial nerve provides taste sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Facial nerve (CN VII) via chorda tympani
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Vagus nerve (CN X)
Trigeminal nerve (CN V3)
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Conductive hearing loss typically shows what pattern on Rinne testing?
Equal air and bone conduction bilaterally
Bone conduction greater than air conduction on the affected side
No sound heard on the affected side
Air conduction greater than bone conduction on the affected side
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Kiesselbach plexus is most commonly associated with which clinical problem?
Anosmia
Anterior epistaxis
Posterior epistaxis
Septal perforation due to cocaine
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The most common benign salivary gland tumor of the parotid is which of the following?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Oncocytoma
Pleomorphic adenoma
Warthin tumor
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Otitis externa is best initially managed with which therapy in uncomplicated cases?
Systemic antibiotics
Intravenous antifungals
Topical antibiotic-steroid ear drops
Oral steroids only
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Type B (flat) tympanogram is most consistent with middle ear effusion.
False
True
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In cholesteatoma, the typical site of retraction pocket formation is which region of the tympanic membrane?
Anterior inferior quadrant of pars tensa
Posterior inferior quadrant of pars tensa
Entire tympanic membrane uniformly
Pars flaccida (attic)
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HPV type 16 is commonly associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
True
False
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Which antibiotic is first-line for uncomplicated acute bacterial sinusitis in adults without risk factors for resistance?
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Doxycycline in all cases
Ciprofloxacin
Azithromycin monotherapy
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A retropharyngeal abscess most often presents with which combination?
Neck stiffness, drooling, muffled voice, fever
Sudden painless neck swelling after meals
Recurrent epistaxis with telangiectasias
Ear pain, vesicular rash, facial paralysis
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A Zenker diverticulum arises from Killian triangle, a weak area between the thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus muscles.
False
True
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A 55-year-old with progressive conductive hearing loss, normal tympanic membrane, and Carhart notch at 2 kHz on audiogram most likely has which condition?
Ototoxicity
Otosclerosis
Superior canal dehiscence
Presbycusis
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Which sign suggests posterior epistaxis rather than anterior?
Crusting on the anterior septum
Hematemesis and blood in posterior oropharynx with no anterior source
Self-limited bleeding after nose blowing
Bleeding seen on anterior septum at Kiesselbach plexus
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Facial nerve paralysis from Bell palsy typically warrants initial treatment with oral corticosteroids within 72 hours.
True
False
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Sudden-onset unilateral sensorineural hearing loss should be treated first-line with systemic antibiotics.
True
False
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The most common malignant salivary gland tumor overall is mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
True
False
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Biphasic stridor suggests a fixed lesion at or near which location?
Nasal vestibule
Glottic or subglottic region
Oropharynx
Distal bronchioles
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A patient with unilateral conductive hyperacusis to bone conduction and autophony should be evaluated for perilymphatic fistula rather than superior canal dehiscence.
False
True
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In thyroid nodule evaluation, a solid hypoechoic nodule with microcalcifications and irregular margins should prompt fine-needle aspiration if larger than guideline thresholds.
False
True
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HPV 6 and 11 are most commonly associated with which laryngeal condition in children?
Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Epiglottitis
Vocal fold nodules
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze the clinical presentation of common head and neck disorders.
  2. Apply diagnostic reasoning to differentiate between various ENT conditions.
  3. Evaluate treatment options across ambulatory, surgical, and in-patient settings.
  4. Interpret clinical case findings to recommend effective management strategies.

Otolaryngology - Ent Additional Reading

Here are some top-notch resources to enhance your otolaryngology knowledge:

  1. Dive into a collection of eBooks from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, covering fundamentals and advanced topics in ENT.
  2. Access this classic textbook offering a comprehensive overview of ear, nose, and throat diseases, available for free on the Internet Archive.
  3. Explore a curated list of e-textbooks and resources tailored for medical students and clinicians in the field of otolaryngology.
  4. Download a comprehensive textbook providing insights into the latest advancements across various ENT subspecialties.
  5. Discover a selection of online books, journals, and resources focusing on otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and plastic surgery.
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