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Multiple Choices Questions For ENT Residents

This document contains 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of ENT anatomy and pathology. The questions cover topics like the anatomy of sinuses and bones, embryonic development, characteristics of tissues like cerumen and cartilage, treatment options for conditions like relapsing polychondritis, and the efficacy of therapies like radiation and laser treatments. The key provided indicates the single correct answer to each multiple choice question.

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Multiple Choices Questions For ENT Residents

This document contains 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of ENT anatomy and pathology. The questions cover topics like the anatomy of sinuses and bones, embryonic development, characteristics of tissues like cerumen and cartilage, treatment options for conditions like relapsing polychondritis, and the efficacy of therapies like radiation and laser treatments. The key provided indicates the single correct answer to each multiple choice question.

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Multiple choices questions for ENT residents 1

1- Regarding Haller Cell ONE of the following statements is correct?

A - It is considered as a supra-orbital ethmoid cell.


B - This is a sphenoid air-cell positioned posterior and medial to the ethmoid bulla.
C - It is closely related to sphenoid sinus ostium.
D - It is an ethmoid air-cell positioned anterior and medial to the ethmoid bulla.
E - It is an ethmoid air cell extended posteriorly into the sphenoid sinus.

2- The following structures demarcate the posterior nasal aperture (Posterior


Choanae) EXEPT?

A - Nasal floor.
B - Nasal septum.
C - Lateral Pterigoid plate.
D - Medial Pterigoid plate.
E - Sphenoid sinus.

3-The Sphenopalatine foramen is formed by the following structures EXEPT?

A - Ethmoid process of the palatine bone.


B - Inferior turbinate bone.
C - Sphenoid process of palatine bone.
D - Sphenoid bone.
E - Palatine bone.

4-All the following anatomical relationships of the posterior ethmoid cells are
correct EXEPT?

A - The basal lamella separates the posterior ethmoid from their anterior counterpart.
B - The fovea ethmoidalis separates the posterior ethmoids from the anterior cranial
fossa.
C - The cribriform plate forms the roof of the posterior ethmoid cells.
D - Lamina papyracea separates the posterior ethmoids from the orbit.
E - Superior meatus and superior turbinate lies medial to the posterior ethmoid cells.

5-ONE of the following statements is correct?

A - Lateral lamella is considered part of the frontal bone.


B - Lateral lamella thickness is about 0.02 mm in average.
C - Lateral lamella is considered part of the ethmoid bone.
D - Fovea ethmoidalis is considered part of the frontal bone.
E - The roof of the posterior ethmoids has a stepladder like appearance.
6-All the following regarding the anterior ethmoid artery are correct EXEPT?

A - It is an orbital branch of the ophthalmic artery.


B - It exits the orbit trough the anterior ethmoid foramen.
C - It passes through the lateral lamella of the cribriform plate.
D - It is closely related to the lamina papyracea.
E - It passes into orbito-cranial canal in the roof of the ethmoid.

7-All the following are considered absorbable suture materials EXEPT?

A - Vicryl.
B - Monocryl.
C - Prolene.
D - Catgut
E - Dexon.

8-All the following structures are derived from the 2nd branchial arch EXEPT?

A - Malleus.
B - Stapes.
C - Styloid process of temporal bone.
D - Stylohyoid ligament.
E - Lesser horn of hyoid bone.

9-All the following are true EXEPT.

A - The external auditory meatus drevies from the 1st branchial groove.
B - Glossopharyngeal nerve derives from 3rd branchial arch.
C - Inferior parathyroid gland derives from 2nd branchial pouch.
D - Stylopharyngeus muscle derives from 3rd branchial arch.
E - Stapes is derived from 2nd branchial arch.

10-The content of the carotid sheath include all the following EXEPT?

A - Sympathetic shain.
B - Vagus nerve.
C - Common carotid artery.
D - Internal jugular vein.
E - External carotid artery.
11-Infection in the region drained by the angular vein may result in venous
thrombosis of the cavernous sinus via the ?

A - Anterior superior alveolar vein.


B - Infra-orbital vein.
C - Internal maxillary vein.
D - Sphenopalatine vein.
E - Superior ophthalmic vein.

12-Regarding the congenital deformities of the ear, one of the following is true?

A - Due to their common origin, the external, middle, inner ear structures are all affected.
B - Congenital conductive deafness, with a normal meatus and eardrum, is easily
corrected by middle ear microsurgery.
C - The Treacher-Collins syndrome (mandibulofacial dysostosis) is an autosomal
recessive condition associated with major malformations of the outer and middle ear.
D - In unilateral deformities, middle ear reconstructive surgery is the treatment of choice.
E - Wildervanck syndrome is a conductive deafness associated with periauricular sinuses
and appendages and auricular malformations.

13-Regarding cysts of dental origin all the following are true EXEPT?

A - Primordial cysts are malignant.


B - A cyst of eruption arises over a tooth that has not erupted.
C - A tooth is usually inside a dentigerous (follicular) cyst.
D - Dental (radicular) cyst implies previous or current root infection.
E - A dental cyst may persist after root extraction.

14- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Auricle, all the following are true EXCEPT;

A - Prolonged exposure to the sun is a risk factor for the development of skin
malignancy.
B - Malignancy of the auricle is common in fair-skinned whites and rare in blacks.
C - Squamous cell carcinoma represents about 55% of all malignant tumors of the
auricle.
D - Squamous cell carcinomas present as ulcerated lesions with an area of surrounding
erythema and induration.
E - The treatment of choice is radiotherapy.
15-Regarding relapsing polychondritis all the following are incorrect EXCEPT;

A - Type I collagen antibodies have been found in these patients.


B - Auricular cartilages are the less frequently involved.
C - It is an autoimmune disease manifested by intermittent episodes of inflammation of
cartilage throughout the body.
D - Laryngeal cartilages are most frequently involved .The main treatment in this case is.
E - Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin, are the better
choice in such cases

16-Cerumen is a combination of the secretions produced by sebaceous (lipid


producing) and apocrine (ceruminous) glands admixed with desquamated epithelial
debris. All the following regarding cerumen are true EXCEPT ?

A - It forms an acidic coat that aids in the prevention of EAC infection.


B - The pH of the cerumen is lower in diabetic patients compared with 6.5 to 6.8 in the
normal EAC.
C - There are genetically and racially determined differences in the physical
characteristics of cerumen that vary its appearance and consistency.
D - Accumulation of cerumen represents the most common and routine otologic problem.
E - It may cause hearing loss.

17-Excessive sound stimulation of the ear; All the following are true EXEPT?

A - It may cause transitory residual masking.


B - A long lasting temporary threshold shift recovers within 6 hours.
C - It can produce an acoustic notch at 3000 and 6000 Hz.
D - A short, intense single noise exposure may lead to permanent sensorineural deafness.
E - It can evoke the Tullio phenomenon only with an intact and mobile middle ear
mechanism.

18- Regarding adjuvant chemotherapy in head and neck cancer one of the following
is true?

A - Impaired renal function precludes the use of methotrexate.


B - A combination of class 3 anti-tumor drugs can be given in normal doses.
C - Pulmonary fibrosis develops in 10% of patients on bleomycin.
D - Cisplatin has a cumulative toxic side effect.
E - The term no ‘response’ indicates a reduction of between 50-70% in the product of the
two largest perpendicular diameters of measurable tumor.
19-Regarding Carbon dioxide laser ALL the following are true EXEPT?

A - Light is absorbed by water.


B - This can seal blood vessels up to 0.5 mm in diameter.
C - Nerve endings are sealed.
D - Skin incisions heal with greater rapidity than conventional scalpel wounds.
E - It can not be transmitted by flexible fibers.

20- Regarding the efficacy of radiotherapy ALL the following are true EXEPT?

A - Lymphoid origin tumors are more responsive than squamous cell tumors.
B - Sarcomata of bony origin have a very poor response rate.
C - The efficacy of radiotherapy is enhanced by hyperthermia.
D - Photons damage cells more than neutrons.
E - Hypoxia protects tumour cells

ANSWRES KEYS 1

1-B
2-C
3-E
4-C
5-C
6-D
7-C
8-A
9-C
10-A
11-E
12-E
13-A
14-E
15-C
16-B
17-B
18-D
19-D
20-D

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