AOI TN

The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Tamil Nadu Branch

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ENTER 2010 - 14th Annual State Conference at Erode
Preliminary Quiz for Post Graduates 
  1. Developmentally sphenoid is divided into 2 parts by the
    1. tubercular sellae
    2. lesser wing
    3. sella turcica
    4. dorsum sella
  2. Embryologically the first sinus to appear is
    1. maxillary
    2. frontal
    3. sphenoidal
    4. ethmoidal
  3. The technique of measuring the position of the inferior turbinate by microscopy is called
    1. spirometry
    2. nasalence
    3. rhino stereometry
    4. nasometry
  4. NARES syndrome is characterized by all EXCEPT
    1. eosinophilia
    2. positive skin test
    3. low IgE levels
    4. perennial sneezing
  5. One of the following about Tonotopy is TRUE:
    1. also known as temporal theory
    2. different parts of the basilar membrane vibrate in response to different frequencies
    3. holds good for low frequency sounds
    4. does not apply to auditory cortex
  6. One of the following about Central sleep apnea is TRUE:
    1. can be proved by measurement of esophageal pressure in polysomnogram
    2. respiratory effort is present
    3. paradoxical movement of chest & abdomen
    4. more common than OSA.
  7. In radiology of the para nasal sinuses, one of the following is TRUE:
    1. CT is better than MRI in distinguishing dural involvement from parenchymal involvement in brain tissue
    2. Aggressive lesions of the sinuses are better imaged with CT than MRI
    3. MRI is better than CT for chondrosarcoma of the sinuses and nasal cavity.
    4. Fungal infections can be easily overlooked if MRI is the only imaging modality.
  8. The following carry a higher risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma EXCEPT:
    1. industrial exposure to formaldehyde
    2. consumption of shrimp paste
    3. female sex
    4. southern Chinese
  9. One of the following statements about Epiphora in children is FALSE::
    1. DCR should be done only if long term stenting fails
    2. First line of treatment is sryinging and probing after 12 months of age
    3. No treatment till 12 months of age
    4. Rate of spontaneous resolution 10%
  10. The following drugs are liable to cause xerostomia EXCEPT:
    1. ipratropium
    2. ephedrine
    3. antihistamines
    4. pilocarpine
  11. One of the following about Salivary gland tumors is TRUE:
    1. Radiological findings are not sufficiently reliable to differentiate benign & malignant lesions
    2. Most of the parotid tumors are malignant
    3. Most of the submandibular tumours are benign
    4. Complementary CT (after MRI) is usually needed to assess bone detail
  12. Beta 2 transferrin is NOT found in:
    1. CSF
    2. perilymph
    3. aqueous humor
    4. endolymph
  13. One of the following about Protruding ear is FALSE:
    1. ideal age for otoplasty between 4 and 6 years of age
    2. lack of development of antihelical fold
    3. genetic transmission
    4. auriculomastoid angle lesser than 30 degree
  14. Open tracheostomy is preferred to percutaneous tracheostomy in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
    1. Elective procedure in an ICU patient
    2. Obese patient
    3. suspected cervical spine injury
    4. Neck mass
  15. One of the following do NOT influence the frequency of vibration of the vocal cords::
    1. force of transglottal airflow
    2. vocal fold length
    3. vocal fold tension
    4. vocal fold mass
  16. The following are risk factors for sinonasal malignancy EXCEPT:
    1. chronic sinusitis
    2. exposure to nickel
    3. wood dust
    4. aflatoxin
  17. 5 year survival in tongue cancer less than 3mm in thickness:
    1. 86%
    2. 66%
    3. 46%
    4. 26%
  18. The following are risk factors for development of hypopharyngeal cancer EXCEPT:
    1. low intake of fruits and vegetables
    2. zinc containing food
    3. irradiation
    4. alcohol
  19. The primary treatment of choice for medullary carcinoma of thyroid:
    1. radical surgery
    2. limited surgery
    3. chemotherapy
    4. radiotherapy
  20. Neck dissection is contraindicated in:
    1. bilateral nodes
    2. node greater than 6cm
    3. primary tumour untreatable
    4. N0 neck
  21. The following are ototoxic EXCEPT:
    1. Toluene
    2. Aspirin
    3. Quinine
    4. Glutathione
  22. The following are true of otomycosis EXCEPT:
    1. hot, humid climate predisposes
    2. prolonged topical antibiotics can cause
    3. candida is the most common species
    4. in resistant cases, look for fungal infection elsewhere
  23. One of the following about otosclerosis is FALSE:
    1. on histopathology, otosclerotic lesion contains areas of bone resorption
    2. sensori neural hearing loss occurs when otosclerotic focus reaches the cochlear endosteum
    3. common in black people
    4. autoimmune disease
  24. One of the following about vestibular neuronitis is FALSE:
    1. Vertigo lasts for several days
    2. acute onset
    3. usually associated with tinnitus
    4. recovery gradual & may take weeks or months
  25. One of the following treatment options is NOT indicated for non functioning pituitary adenoma:
    1. Cabergoline
    2. No treatment but Regular follow up with MRI
    3. Surgery
    4. Radiotherapy for recurrence