ENT Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 19:30 Page 51 of 51 Attempt #781 Overall: 0 / 253 questions answered Question 251 / 253 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 77-year-old man presents with vertigo with fluctuating hearing loss. Relevant risk context includes immunosuppression. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Meniere disease B. Peritonsillar abscess C. Acute otitis media D. Laryngeal malignancy concern E. Otitis externa Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: The pattern of vertigo with fluctuating hearing loss with risk factors such as immunosuppression is most consistent with Meniere disease. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for ENT. Reference: EPOS Rhinosinusitis Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 252 / 253 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 43-year-old man is evaluated for vertigo with fluctuating hearing loss in the context of smoking. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Flexible nasolaryngoscopy B. Audiometry with tympanometry C. Vestibular assessment D. Sinus imaging when indicated E. Airway risk assessment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Vestibular assessment is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in ENT. Reference: NICE ENT Guidance; ENT topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 253 / 253 Not answered In an emergency department assessment: a 41-year-old man presents with muffled voice with trismus. Relevant risk context includes smoking. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Acute otitis media B. Otitis externa C. Laryngeal malignancy concern D. Peritonsillar abscess E. Chronic sinusitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of muffled voice with trismus with risk factors such as smoking is most consistent with Laryngeal malignancy concern. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for ENT. Reference: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 51 of 51 Submit Exam