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SAUDI COMMISSIONFOR
HEALTH SPECIALITIESPROMETRIC
MCQ EXAMINATIONSEAR , NOSE AND THROAT
2010By Dr. Otology
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 2
The interaural difference in wave V of ABR must not exceed :
1. 0.2 msec2. 1 msec3. 0.1 msec4. 2.4 msec
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 3
Korner's septum
1. Divides middle ear cavity into attic and tubal.2. Unequally divides the nasal cavity.3. Divides mastoid air cells into petrous and
squamous.4. Congenital defect in external ear canal.5. Divides ethmoid air cells into anterior and
posterior.Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 4
Anatomy of tympanic cavity consists of :
1. Anterior wall consists of Eustachian tube and tensor tympani muscle above it.
2. Roof is related to temporal lobe of brain.3. Posterior wall is related to carotid artery.4. It's 1.5 distance from T.M. to promontory.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 5
Which of the following is MOST specific for otosclerosis:
1. Hyperacusis Willichii2. Normal tymponometry with lost reflexes.3. Carhart's notch.4. Schwart's sign.5. None of the above
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 6
Ear compliance is measured by tympanometry using :
1. Positive and negative pressure.2. Positive pressure only.3. Negative pressure only.4. Electromechanic ridge.5. Different types of continuous and interrupted
sounds.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 7
About pterygomaxillary fissure :
1. Vascular compartment is anterior to neural compartment .
2. Neural compartment is anterior to vascular compartment.
3. Vascular compartment is lateral to neural compartment .
4. Neural compartment is lateral to vascular compartment.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 8
In transverse fractures of temporal bone ,all true except:
1. High incidence of ossicular discontinuity.2. High incidence of tympanic membrane
rupture.3. High incidence of facial nerve injury.4. High incidence of sensorineural hearing loss.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 9
3 years old child with sinusitis , you expect affected sinuses are :
1. Frontal and maxillary.2. Frontal and ethmoidal.3. Sphenoidal and maxillary4. Maxillary and ethmoidal.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 10
When examining a case of functional loss of voice , you ask the patient to :
1. Say (A)2. Say (E)3. Expirate air.4. Cough
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 11
Vretical petrous part of internal carotid artery is :
1. Lateral to middle meningeal artery.2. Lateral to cavernous sinus.3. Medial to optic chiasma.4. Medial to styloid base.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 12
Endolymphatic duct lies :
1. In middle cranial fossa.2. Posterior to posterior S.C.C.3. Between dura.4. Below posterior S.C.C.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 13
Utricle is connected to saccule via:
1. Endolymphatic duct.2. Crus communis.3. Cochlear aqueduct.4. Semicircular canals.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 14
Patient with right complete facial paralysis is working in a noisy for 20 years,you can expect:1. Right ear hearing loss is less at 4kHz.2. Left ear hearing is worse than right.3. Both ears got equal hearing.4. Right ear hearing loss is more at 4kHz.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 15
As landmarks in the anatomy of the lateral nasal wall:
1. Haller cells are present at the end of the uncinate plate.
2. Onodi cells are the most posterior ethmoidal cells.
3. Frontonasal recess opens anteriro to the infundibulum.
4. 2&3 are correct. Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 16
Optic foramen lies:
1. In the greater wing of sphenoid bone.2. In the posterior part of frontal bone.3. Between the lesser and the greater wing of
sphenoid bone.4. In the sphenoid body.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 17
Cochlear microphonics originate from:
1. Cochlear nerve.2. Basilar membrane.3. Outer hair cells.4. Inner hair cells.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 18
Bat ear is due to under development of:
1. Helix.2. Anti helix.3. Postauricular muscles.4. Ear scapha.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 19
Compoud action potential originates from:
1. Auditory nerve.2. Basilar membrane.3. Outer hair cells.4. Inner hair cells.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 20
The endocochlear potential originates from:
1. Basilar membrane.2. Outer hair cells.3. Stria vascularis.4. Inner hair cells.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 21
About adenoids and tonsils:
1. Both have the same antomy.2. Both have are lymphoid tissue with afferent
an efferent lymphatics.3. Adenoids do have crypts.4. Adenoidal mucosa is pseudostratified
columnar ciliated epitheluim.Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 22
The most specific answer about the primary site of noise induced SNHL:1. Outer hair cells.2. Inner hair cells.3. Stria vascularis.4. Rootlets that connect stereocilia to top of
outer hair cells.5. None of the above is accurate.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 23
Bony labyrinth develops from ossification of :
1. 12 centres.2. 14 centres.3. 6 centres.4. 3 centres.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 24
The 4th branchial arch nerve develops into:
1. The glossopharyngeal nerve.2. Vagus nerve.3. Mandibular nerve.4. Superior laryngeal nerve.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 25
Complete ossification of labyrinth occurs by:
1. 12 weeks.2. 23 weeks.3. 28 weeks.4. 26 weeks.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 26
Which of the following never undergo(es) calcification:1. Inferior border of thyroid cartilage.2. Superior border of thyroid catilage.3. Epiglottis and cricoid cartilage.4. Auricle.5. 2&4.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 27
A 6 months old infant with cleft palate presented to your clinic,his parents are worried and asked you what is the suitable time to operate the baby:
1. At one year old.2. After eruption of the first molar.3. 2 years old.4. As soon as possible to prevent complications.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 28
A new born with bilateral external canal atresia must be operated:1. As soon as possible for adequate intellectual
development as the baby almost can't hear.2. At 2 years old and hearing aids are used till
that.3. At 5 years old and hearing aids are used till
that.4. At adult age.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 29
In cancer larynx , vocal cord fixation is due to:
1. Invation of internal laryngeal nerve.2. Invation of external laryngeal nerve.3. Invation of posterior crithyroid muscle.4. Invation of thyroarytenoid muscle.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 30
Fusion of intermaxillary suture forms:
1. Torus palatine.2. Torus maxillaris.3. Nasion.4. Torus tuburous.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 31
All of the following are components of the jugular foramen except:
1. Sigmoid sinus.2. Spinal accessory nerve.3. Inferior petrosal sinus.4. None of the above.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 32
About tympanosclerosis
1. Usually due to high serum level of calcuim.2. Affects foot plate.3. Does not affect the inner mucosal layer of
tympanic memebrane.4. Does not affect ossicles.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 33
Cochlea is connected to saccule via:
1. Crus communis.2. Endolymphatic duct.3. Ductus reunis.4. Lateral semicircular canal.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 34
Osteomeatal complex is formed of all except:
1. Concha bullosa.2. Fovea ethmoidalis.3. Hiatus semilunaris.4. Bulla ethmoidalis.5. Uncinate plate.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 35
Number of bones froming orbital fossa:
1. 42. 53. 64. 7
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 36
All of the following bones share in formation of orbit except:
1. Ethmoid bone2. Palatine bone3. Frontal bone.4. Maxillary bone.5. None of the above.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 37
Cell bodies of sympathetic nerves of head and neck are present in:
1. Spinal root ganglion.2. Target organs.3. Cerebral cortex.4. Cervical sympathetic chain.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 38
Following facial nerve trauma,peripheral end can be stimulated up to:
1. 10 days.2. 3 days.3. 5 days.4. 14 days.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 39
Facial nerve is not fully developped untill the age of:
1. 1 years.2. 2 years.3. 3 years.4. 4 years.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 40
Which of the following is used to predict facial function return,6-12 weeks before clinical evidences of recovery:
1. Nerve excitability test.2. Maximum stimulation test.3. Electromyography.4. Electroneuronography.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 41
Which of the following is the MOST useful test in early facial nerve injury:
1. Nerve excitability test.2. Maximum stimulation test.3. Electromyography.4. Electroneuronography.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 42
Preganglionic sympathetic mediator is:
1. Epinephrine.2. Noradrenaline.3. Adrenaline.4. Acetyl choline.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 43
The chief muscle which opens eustachian tube:
1. Palatopahryngeus.2. Salpingopharyngeus.3. Tensor palati.4. Levator palati.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 44
The only abductor of vocal cord is:
1. Cricoarytenoid.2. Interarytenoid.3. Posterior cricoarytenoid.4. Lateral cricoarytenoid.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 45
First pharyngeal arch give rise to:
1. Stapes.2. Incus.3. Styloid processs.4. Nasal bone.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 46
Stones of salivary glands
1. Usually radiopaque.2. May reveal underlying sialectasis.3. Most commonly in parotid gland.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 47
The narrowest area of infant larynx is at level of:
1. Cricoid cartilage.2. True vocal cord.3. False vocal cords.4. Subglottic area.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 48
Tonsills develop from:
1. 1st pharyngeal pouch.2. 2nd pharyngeal pouch.3. 1st pharyngeal arch.4. 2nd pharyngeal arch.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 49
Eustachian tube is closed by the action of
1. Tensor palati.2. Levator palati.3. Salpingopharyngeus.4. None of the above.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 50
Histological characteristics of Wegner's granulomatosis:
1. Vasculitis,non-granulomatous polymorphonuclear infiltration.
2. Vasculitis, granulomatous polymorphonuclear infiltration.
3. Vasculitis, granulomatous oesinophilic infiltration.
4. Monomorphic infiltration. Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 51
The most common complication of FESS:
1. Bleeding.2. Cranial complictions.3. Anosmia.4. Synaechia.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 52
In trigeminal neuralgia:
1. Pain is throbbing.2. Mastication is restricted.3. Facial sensation is dimineshed.4. Movement of the face may trigger the attack.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 53
Sensory supply of ear lobule is carried through:
1. Greater occipital nerve.2. Lesser occipital nerve.3. Auriculotemporal nerve.4. Facial nerve.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 54
Cribriform plate is :
1. Separate bone.2. Part of sphenoid bone.3. Part of frontal bone.4. Part of ethmoid bone.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 55
As a surgical landmark in the lateral nasal bone :
1. Haller cells at the end of uncinate process.2. Frontonasal recess opens anteriorly to
infundibulum.3. Onodi cells are the most posterior ethmoid
cells.4. 2 & 3 .
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 56
Pre-epiglottic space boundries include :1. Lateral glosso-epiglottic lig.,thyroid cart. &
thyrohyoid membrane.2. Lateral glosso-epiglottic lig.,thyroid cart. &
cricoid cart. .3. Median glosso-epiglottic lig.,hyoid bone &
thyrohyoid memb. .4. Median glosso-epiglottic lig.,thyroid cart. &
thyrohyoid membrane.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 57
The MOST common route of spread of supraglottic carcinoma :
1. Lymphatic.2. Blood spread.3. Anteriroly through fenestra of cartilage to
pre-epiglottic space.4. Inferiorly to the lung.
Answe 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 58
Structures passing through superior orbital fissure:
1. III, IV , V2 , superior orbital vein.2. III, IV , V1 , orbital br. of middle meningeal
artery.3. II, III ,IV ,V1.4. II, III , IV , V2.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 59
Functions of laryngeal saccule:
1. Tension of vocal cords.2. Resonation of voice.3. Secretion of lubricant mucous.4. None of the above.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 60
The best surgical approach for facial nerve trauma with good hearing ability:
1. Transmastoid.2. Retrosigmoid.3. Translabyrinthine.4. Middle cranial fossa.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 61
A physiological method for evaluation of eustachian tube function in a child with perforated T.M. is:
1. Tympanometry.2. Valsalva's maneuvre.3. Politzarisation.4. Unproved.
Answer 2 ?
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 62
Blood supply of the parathyroid gland:
1. Superior thyroid artery.2. Inferior thyroid artery.3. Inferior and superior thyroid artery.4. Thyroida ima.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 63
Parathyroid hormone causes all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Increases Ca absorption from intestine.2. Increses Ca resorption from kidney.3. Increses calcitonin.4. Increses bone calcification.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 64
Acoustic reflexes are lost if the hearing loss is more than :
1. 40 dB.2. 50 dB.3. 55 dB.4. 60 dB.
Answer 60
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 65
Pain sensitive structures in brain include all except:
1. Circle of willis.2. Falx cerebri.3. Venous sinuses and tributaries.4. Basal dura.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 66
Salivary gland oncocytoma arises from :
1. Acinar cells.2. Excretory duct cells.3. Striated duct cells.4. Intercalated duct cells.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 67
Patient with voice change,absent taste sensation from post. 1/3 of tongue and palatal paralysis, which cranial nerve affected:
1. VII,X.2. VII,IX.3. IX,X.4. X,XI.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 68
Point of meeting of internal laryngeal and reccurrent nerves is called:
1. Berry's anstomosis.2. Kissellbash's anstomosis.3. Galen's anastomosis.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 69
Chvostek's sign is present in:
1. Hypomagnesaemia.2. Hypocalcaemia.3. Hypokalaemia.4. 1 and 2 only.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 70
Bilateral facial palsy is present in all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Mobuis syndrome.2. Lyme disease.3. Sarcoidosis.4. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 71
The condition in which there is abberant innervation between facial nerve fibres after trauma is called:
1. Frey's syndrome.2. Bogarad syndrome.3. Vernet syndrome.4. Rolet syndrome.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 72
The most important landmark in identification of external laryngeal nerve:1. Descends posterior to the sternothyroid
muscle.2. It crosses the superior thyroid vessels to
pierce th cricothyroid muscle.3. It descends deep to superior thyroid vessels.4. At 1.5 cm medial to the inferior cornu of the
inferior thyroid cartilage, it inserts in the cricothyroid muscle. Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 73
Normal flora of the mouth include all of the following except:
1. Staph. Epidermitis.2. Bacteroids.3. Corynobacteruim.4. Streptococcus pneumonia.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 74
A patient with anosmia will continue smelling :
1. Alcohol.2. Amonia.3. Coffee.4. Garlic.5. Vanillia.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 75
All are true about congenital syphilis EXCEPT:
1. Perforation of the nasal septum.2. Saddle nose.3. Snuffles in the newborn.4. Atrophic rhinitis.5. Mucocutaneous lesions.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 76
leprotic nasal septum perforation involves:
1. Bony septum.2. Cartilagenous septum.3. Both bony and cartilagenous.4. Same as syphilis.5. 1&4.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 77
In concern to the ear, the 1st brachial arch contributes in the formation of:
1. Tragus.2. Helix.3. Scapha.4. Lobule.5. 1&26. 3&4 Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 78
Which of the following sinuses is found aerated at birth:
1. Maxillary.2. Frontal.3. sphenoidal.4. 2&3.5. None.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 79
All of the following are derived from the 1st branchial arch except:
1. Malleus.2. Stapes.3. Tensor tympani muscle.4. Incus.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 80
About the cochlea, which of the following is false:1. Bony labyrinth is formed from 12 centers of
ossification.2. Complete ossification and adult size cochlea
is reached by the 23rd weeks.3. At the 26th weeks it starts sending auditory
informations.4. It is formed from th auditory placode.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 81
The nerve of the 4th branchial arch forms:
1. Geniculate ganglion.2. Semilunar ganglion.3. Facial nerve.4. Glossopharyngeal nerve.5. Superior laryngeal nerve.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 82
The artery of the left 4th branchila arch gives:
1. Common carotid artery.2. Thyroida imma.3. Aorta .4. Ligamentum arteriosum.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 83
The cartilage bar of the 6th branchial arch give rise to all of the following except:
1. Cricoid cartilage.2. Arytenoids.3. Corniculate.4. Thyroid cartilage.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 84
About thyroid (ventral) diverticulum ,all is true except:
1. It descends between the 1st and 2nd arches.2. It starts from the foramen caecum on the
tongue between the tuberculum impar and the copula.
3. It usually atrophies at the 6th week of gestation,if not a thyroglossal cyst is formed.
4. It never contains thyroid tissue Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 85
The artery of the 3rd branchial arch give rise to the :
1. Aorta.2. Carotid artery.3. Superior thyroid artery.4. Inferior thyroid artery.5. Ligamentum arteriosum.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 86
The parathyroid glands arise from:
1. Ventral aspect of 3rd pouch.2. Dorsal aspect of 1st and 2nd pouches.3. Ventral aspect of 2nd arch.4. None of the above.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 87
Post ganglionic sympathetic fibers mediators to smooth muscles is:
1. Acetyl choline.2. Adrenaline.3. Noradrenaline.4. Prostigmine.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 88
Post ganglionic sympathetic fibers mediators to sweat glands is:
1. Acetyl choline.2. Adrenaline.3. Noradrenaline.4. Prostigmine.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 89
The T.M and ossicular action increase hearing power by:
1. 10-15 dB.2. 15-23 dB.3. 24-29 dB.4. 0-5 dB.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 90
A surgical landmark in the lateral nasal wall:
1. Haller cells at the end of the uncinate plate.2. Fronto-nasal recess opens anterior to
infundibulum.3. Onodi cells are the most postero-lateral
ethmoidal cells.4. 2&3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 91
The cribriform plate is :
1. Separate bone.2. Part of the ethmoidal bone.3. Part of sphenoidal bone.4. Part of frontal bone.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 92
A patient with complete facial trauma with good hearing, you can best approach through :
1. Transmastoid.2. Translabyrinthine.3. Retrosigmoid.4. Middle fossa aaproach.5. Infratemporal fossa approach.
Answer 4?
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 93
All of the following are normal commensal of the mouth except:
1. Staphylococci epidermitis.2. Streptococci.3. Bacteroids.4. Corynobacteruim.5. Streptococcus viridans.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 94
Patient suffering from voice changes, absent taste & sensory sensation from posterior 1/3 of tongue and palatal paralysis. Which of the following nerves you expect to be injured:1. IX & X.2. IX & XII.3. X & XI.4. V , IX & X.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 95
Ear plugs can attenuate the noise presented to the ear by:
1. 10-20 dB. 2. 20-40 dB.3. 30-50 dB.4. 40-60 dB.5. 50-70 dB.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 96
Relation between vascular and neurological supply of the nose:
1. Anterior.2. Lateral.3. Medial.4. Posterior.
?
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 97
Early signs of respiratory failure:
1. Cyanosis.2. Tachypnea.3. Subcostal retraction.4. Biphasic stridor.5. Irritability and gasping.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 98
Vasodilatation of nasal mucosa can occur after :
1. Section of greater petrosal nerve.2. Stimulation of adrenal medulla.3. Section of vidian nerve.4. Stimulation of cervical sympathetic chain.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 99
Cavernous sinus contains all except:
1. Oculomotor nerve.2. Trochlear nerve.3. Abducent nerve.4. Trigeminal nerve with it's 3 divisions.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 100
All of the following can cause bilateral facial palsy except:
1. Mobuis syndrome.2. Lyme disease.3. Sarcoidosis.4. Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 101
Vidian neurectomy can be used to treat:
1. Menier's disease.2. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.3. Vasomotor rhinitis.4. Releive symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 102
After excision of malignant thyroid tumour , the best index in follow up is:
1. TSH2. T33. T44. Serum thyroglobulin.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 103
All of the following are depressors of larynx except:
1. Sternohyoid.2. Omohyoid.3. thyrohyoid,.4. Geniohyoid.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 104
All of the following are signs of orbital blow out except:
1. Exophtalmous.2. Tear drop sign in X-ray.3. Diplopia.4. Bony step-off of orbital rim.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 105
Alport syndrome is characterised by all except:
1. Affects all males but not all females.2. Renal failure.3. Sensorineural hearing loss at birth.4. U-shaped audiogram.5. 3 & 4.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 106
Osteoma is more common in :
1. Maxillary sinus.2. Frontal sinus.3. Ethmoid sinus.4. Sphenoid sinus.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 107
Exostosis is characterised by all except:
1. Multiple.2. Bilateral.3. Peduculated.4. Usually in cold water divers.5. Lamellated bone.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 108
Reinke' space is:
1. The superficial lamina propria.2. The intermediate lamina propria.3. The deep lamina propria.4. The outer squamous epitheluim.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 109
Nerve supply of the stylopharyngeous muscle :
1. X2. XI3. IX4. XII
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 110
Stapedial fixation is confirmed in operative room by :
1. Presence of stapedial reflex.2. Presence of round window reflex.3. Tympanometry.4. None of the above.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 111
The most common complication of stapedectomy is :
1. Deafness.2. Injury to facial nerve.3. Perilymph fistula.4. Injury to the vestibular nerve.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 112
The mandibular nerve supplies all except:
1. Tensor palati.2. Levator palati.3. Lateral pterygoid.4. Tensor tympani.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 113
Dysphagia lusoria is the condition in which there is:1. Spasm of lower oesophageal sphincter with
dilatation of oesophagus.2. Spasm of lower 1/3 oesophagus.3. Encroachment on the oesophaagus by right
subclavian artery.4. Encroachment on the oesophaagus by right
bronchus.Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 114
The space defect between the cricopharyngeus muscle and circular muscles of oesophagus is called:
1. Killian' space.2. Killian-Jamieson space.3. Lamier-Hachman space.4. Zenker's diverticulum.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 115
About lymph drainage of head and neck,which of the following is true:1. Lymphatic content is similar to that of
thoracic duct.2. Right side of H&N drains with right side of
the body in the right subclavian vein.3. Left side of H&N drains in the thoracic duct.4. The right and left side lymphatics drain in the
thoracic duct.5. None of the above. Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 116
In a patient with right paralytic labyrinth, which of the following is correct:
1. Right beating nystagmus.2. Left beating nystagmus.3. Vertical nystagmus.4. Total hearing loss
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 117
In acoustic neuroma, you can find:
1. High frequency SNHL.2. Low frequency SNHL.3. Flat audiogram.4. Notch at 2 KHZ.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 118
Patient complaining of conductive hearing loss, may have:
1. Early otosclerosis.2. Paget's disease.3. Inner ear conductive hearing loss.4. Abnormal perilymph pressure.5. All of the above.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 119
The muscle known as anterior pillar of the tonsil is innervated by:
1. Same nerve supply of tongue through XII.2. Same nerve supply of palate through X.3. Glossopharyngeal nerve.4. Spinal accesory nerve.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 120
Ephedrine is not preffered locally in the nose because:
1. Irritates nasal mucosa.2. Causes mucocilliary paralysis.3. May raise the blood pressure.4. Rapidly causes atrophy of nasal mucosa.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 121
Keratosis obturans:
1. Premalignant.2. Needs emergent surgery.3. Always associated with cholesteatoma.4. Collection of desquamated epitheluim
occluding external canal.5. 3 &4
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 122
In aminoglycoside induced deafness, which structure is affected:
1. Inner hair cells.2. Outer hair cells.3. Tectorial membrane.4. Stria vascularis.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 123
In kobrak test:
1. Patient is sitting and head tilted 30 degrees bacwards.
2. Patient is sitting and head tilted 60 degrees bacwards.
3. Patient is supine and head tilted 30 degrees bacwards.
4. Patient is supine and head tilted 60 degrees bacwards. Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 124
EBV is related to all of the following except:
1. Infectious mononucleosis.2. Hodgkin's lymphoma.3. Wegner' granulomatosis.4. Burkit' lymphoma.5. AIDS.6. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 125
In modified radical neck dissection type I , which of the following will be preserved:
1. Thoracic duct.2. Spinal accesory nerve.3. Internal jugular vein.4. Sternomastoid muscle.5. 2 & 3.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 126
The primary neuron cell body of clfactory nerve is located in:
1. Olfactory bulb.2. Nasal mucosa.3. Cribriform plate.4. Prefrontal cortex
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 127
Which one of the following will do best in olfactory identification test:
1. 38 year old man.2. 40 year old woman.3. 68 year old woman.4. 67 year old man.5. 5 year old girl.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 128
Layers of the scalp from out inwards:1. Skin, connective tissue, loose areolar tissue,
aponeurosis, pericranuim.2. Skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose
areolar tissue, pericranuim.3. Skin, aponeurosis, connective tissue, loose
areolar tissue, pericranuim.4. Sclap proper, areolar tissue, pericranuim.5. 2 & 4 Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 129
Rupture of the round window is though to cause:
1. Increase endolymphatic pressure.2. Decrease endolymphatic pressure.3. No change in endolymphatic pressure.4. Bring endolymphatic pressure to zero.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 130
Epiglottopexy is used to treat:
1. Snoring.2. Severe cases of laryngomalacia.3. Laryngeal web.4. Lacalised vocal cord tumours.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 131
A man went outdoor in a windy day, he got sneezing and rhinorhoea which are rapidly releived when he went indoor. After 6 hours, symptoms came back. This is due to :1. Kinines.2. Histamines.3. Leukotrienes.4. Prostaglandin D2.5. Chemotactic agents.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 132
Abducent palsy can be caused in all of the following except:
1. Gradenigo's syndrome.2. Apicitis.3. Sphenoidal sinusitis.4. None of the above.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 133
Trotter' triad consisit of all of the following except:
1. Bilateral conductive hearing loss.2. Otalgia and facial pain.3. Unilateral immobile soft palate.4. Unilateral ear effusion.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 134
All is true about Boeck's triad except:
1. Swelling below angle of mandible.2. Trismus.3. Tonsil is pushed medially.
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 135
Which of the following malignancies are most highly associated with HIV:
1. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.2. Kaposi's sarcoma.3. Hodgkin lymphoma.4. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and
neck.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 136
Which specific nerve block will lead to the greatest morbidity after a misplaced injection:
1. Maxillary nerve.2. Sphenopalatine ganglion.3. Mandibular nerve.4. Glossopharyngeal nerve.5. Stellate ganglion.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 137
The relationship between the function of the upper and lower lateral cartilage in the majority of humans is
1. Interlocked scroll. 2. Overlap. 3. End-to-end contact. 4. Opposed scroll.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 138
The external nasal nerve is a branch of the _____________ nerve.
1. Supratrochlear 2. Posterior ethmoid 3. Sphenopalatine 4. Anterior ethmoid
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 139
Reflex lacrimal gland secretion is mediated by parasympathetic fibers of cranial nerve
1. V. 2. VII. 3. III. 4. IX.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 140
The sphenopalatine ganglion is
1. a special sensory afferent. 2. sympathetic. 3. parasympathetic. 4. a somatic sensory afferent.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 141
The nasopalatine nerve supplies sensation to the mucosa of the
1. Anterior premaxillary palate. 2. Soft palate. 3. Lateral nasal passage. 4. Anterior cheek
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 142
The most commonly injured branch of the facial nerve in rhytidectomy is the
1. Temporal.2. Marginal mandibular.3. Buccal.4. Cervical.5. Zygomatic.
Answe r 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 143
Infection spread from the maxillary sinus intracranially most likely travels through the
1. Angular veins.2. Ophthalmic artery.3. Superior labial veins.4. Pterygoid plexus.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 144
The frontal sinus is fully developed by _____ year(s) of age.
1. 12. 43. 84. 125. 18
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 145
Innervation of the ethmoid air cells includes all but the _______ nerve.
1. Ophthalmic2. Nasociliary3. Maxillary4. Sphenopalatine5. Nasopalatine.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 146
Frostbite of the auricle is most effectively managed by
1. Radiant heat. 2. Rubbing with snow. 3. Watchful waiting. 4. Application of 40° c soaks. 5. Alternating cool and warm soaks.
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 147
The most important aspect of management of chrondritis of the auricle is
1. Injection of gentamicin subperichondrially. 2. Systemic antibiotics. 3. Topical antibiotics introduced through
catheters. 4. Early skin grafting. 5. Protective pressure dressings.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 148
The hallmark of allergic fungal sinusitis is
1. Allergic mucin. 2. Hyphal invasion through the epithelium. 3. Mycetoma. 4. Vascular invasion and proliferation by fungi.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 149
The first-echelon nodal drainage for tumors of the nasal space and maxillary sinus is the __________ node.
1. lateral retropharyngeal2. Facial3. Parotid4. Jugulodigastric.
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
150
Ohngren's line is an important delineator of prognosis in the management of carcinoma of the maxillary sinus. This imaginary line drawn between what two structures?
1. Tip of the nose and tragus 2. Medial canthus and angle of the jaw 3. Nasal tip and angle of the jaw
Answer 2
Feb. 2010 S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 151
What are the anatomic landmarks that define the Frankfort horizontal line:
1. Inferior wall of external auditory canal to the inferior orbital rim.
2. Root of the superior helical ring to the infra orbital ring.
3. Superior tragal root to nasojugal fold.4. Superior wall of the external auditory canal
to infra orbital rim. Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 152
Attacks of giddiness in otosclerosis occur due to involvement of:
1. Oval window.2. Roud window.3. Vestibular aqueduct.4. Cochlear aqueduct.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 153
Perilymoh fistula should be suspected after stapedectomy if there is:
1. Persistent conductive hearing loss.2. Fluctuating hearing loss.3. Absence of tinnitus.4. Absence of vertigo.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 154
The tympanogram of an otosclerosis patient will show:
1. Type A curve.2. Type Ad curve.3. Type As curve.4. Type B curve.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 155
The tympanogram of an osteogenesis imperfecta patient will show:
1. Presence of acoustic reflex with low compliance.
2. Absence of acoustic reflex with high compliance.
3. Presence of acoustic reflex with high compliance.
4. Absence of acoustic reflex with high compliance.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 156
Which of the following immunoglobulins is most important in memory immune responses?
1. IgG 2. IgM 3. IgA 4. IgE 5. IgD
Answer 1
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 157
Eosinophils produce all of the following except :
1. Peroxidases.2. Neurotoxins.3. Proteins.4. Cytokines.5. Histamine.
Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 158
In testing for nasal allergy, which drug does not affect skin test results?
1. Chlorpheniramine.2. Fexofenadine.3. Prednisone.4. Doxepin.5. Astemizole.
Answer 3
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 159
Which of the following are not removed in a radical neck dissection?
1. Submental nodes2. Jugular nodes3. Spinal accessory nodes4. The tail of the parotid gland.5. All of the above are removed in radical neck
dissection.Answer 5
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 160
The first salivary gland to develop is
1. Sublingual salivary gland2. Submandibular salivary gland3. Accessory salivary glands4. Parotid gland
Answer 4
Feb. 2010
S a u d i C o m m i s s i o n F o r H e a l t h S p e c i a l i ti e s - - E . N . T . - - M C Q s 161
The point of bony and cartilagenous parts on the dorsum of the nose is called:
1. Nasion.2. Rhinion.3. Ganion.4. Columella.5. Pogonion.
Answer 2
Feb. 2010
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