Nasal and Sinus Disorders MCQs :-
1. A history of medication use such as oral contraceptives, nasal sprays and antihypertensive are often related to:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Acute sinusitis
- Nasal polyposis
- Rhinitis medicaments
2. Sphenoid sinusitis produces pain that worsens with bending or leaning forward.
- True
- False
3. Ethmoid sinusitis causes pain that refers to the vertex, forehead or occipital or temporal region, whereas the pain of sphenoid sinusitis is felt on the top of the head.
- False
- True
4. Children with allergic rhinitis have mild erythema of the tonsils and posterior pharynx.
- False
- True
5. Suspect allergic rhinitis if a person describes seasonal occurrence of nasal symptoms, associated with sneezing, wheezing, and itchy or burning eyes.
- False
- True
6. Oral contraceptives, phenothiazines. angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and beta blockers may cause nasal congestion.
False
True
7. Acute sinusitis involves long episodes of inflammation or repeated infections that lead to anatomical destruction.
True
False
8. Smokers have a increased risk of sinusitis since smoke leads to the production of more tenacious mucus and to temporary paralysis of the nasal cilia.
False
True
9. A sinus radiograph, CT scan and sinus aspiration and culture are used to test for
Nasal polyposis
Chronic sinusitis
Allergic rhinitis
Acute sinusitis
10. Ulceration of the nasal mucosa may be found in persons who have infectious rhinitis.
True
False
11. A history of asthma and aspirin intolerance is usually related to:
Nasal polyposis
Osteomyelitis of frontal bone
Allergic rhinitis
Rhinitis medicaments
12. A nasal smear for neutrophils. intracellular bacteria is the diagnostic test used to identify:
Allergic rhinitis
Non-allergic rhinitis
Infectious rhinitis
Rhinitis medicament’s
13. Heavy smokers are likely to have:
Nasal polypus’s
Acute sinusitis
Allergic
Infectious rhinitis
14. Frontal headaches made worse with forward bending are usually a sign of:
Nasal obstruction
Infectious retinitis
Acute sinusitis
Allergic rhinitis
15. Bilateral symptoms are indicative of an anatomical cause, such as nasal polyps, septal deviation, or a foreign body.
False
True
16. Sinus and skull radiographs and a blood culture are diagnostic tests used to identify:
Infectious rhinitis
Nasal polypus’s
Acute sinusitis
Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone
17. A history of head trauma or scuba diving is usually found in:
Chronic sinusitis
Nasal polyposis
Infectious rhinitis
Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone
18. Chronic or acute cocaine use can also cause rebound nasal congestion.
False
True
19. The presence of translucent grape-like growths that are mobile, rarely bleed and prolapse into the nasal cavity are signs of:
Infectious rhinitis
Nasal obstruction
Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone
Nasal polypus’s
20. The postnasal drip associated with sinusitis produces a cough that worsens while lying down.
False
True
21. Recurrent symptoms that interfere with daily activities and are not relieved with overt he-counter medications are likely due to:
Chronic sinusitis
Infectious rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis
Acute sinusitis
22. Maxillary sinusitis produces a frontal headache that is worse on morning wakening.
True
False
23. The use of topical sympathomimetic sprays or drops for more than I week can lead to rebound nasal congestion or vasodilatation after short periods of vasoconstriction.
False
True
24. symptoms including a sensation of head stuffiness, ear discomfort, fatigue, and a scratchy or mild sore throat are often associated with chronic sinusitis.
False
True
25. The absence of eosinophilia on nasal cytology is an indication of:
Non-allergic rhinitis
Rhinitis medicaments
Allergic rhinitis
Infectious rhinitis