SMLE

SMLEENT MCQs

Practice 55 ENT past-paper MCQs for SMLE, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.

ENT is a core part of the SMLE syllabus. HighYield's ENT question bank collects 55MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.

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Sample ENT Questions

Q1

What is the best treatment for sleep apnea?

  • A.None of the above (CPAP is the standard effective treatment)
  • B.Surgery alone as first-line (reserved for select cases, not the standard first-line treatment)
  • C.Oxygen alone (does not address the underlying airway obstruction)
  • D.Continuous positive airway pressure
Q2

A patient has 2 days of ear pain, fever, and decreased hearing; exam shows a red tympanic membrane with a hemorrhagic vesicle. What is the diagnosis?

  • A.Cellulitis (a skin infection, not an ear canal/tympanic membrane condition)
  • B.Bullous myringitis
  • C.Perichondritis (an infection of the cartilage of the ear, not the tympanic membrane)
  • D.Erysipelas (a skin infection, not an ear canal/tympanic membrane condition)
Q3

Which of the following does NOT typically cause ear pain?

  • A.Temporomandibular joint arthritis (a true cause of referred ear pain)
  • B.Acute otitis media (a true cause of ear pain)
  • C.Vestibular neuritis
  • D.Dental caries (a true cause of referred ear pain)

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