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A 27-year-old reports hoarseness with dry cough. Examination reveals inflamed vocal cords.

A.

Which condition is described?

B.

Epiglottitis

C.

Laryngitis

D.

Bronchitis

E.

Pharyngitis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Epiglottitis:

Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition causing airway obstruction, drooling, severe sore throat, not just hoarseness.

B. Laryngitis:

Laryngitis involves inflammation of the larynx (vocal cords), causing hoarseness and dry cough.

C. Bronchitis:

Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchi, causing productive cough, not primarily hoarseness.

D. Pharyngitis:

Pharyngitis is sore throat inflammation, not primarily affecting the vocal cords.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Seizures and dilated (fixed) pupils:

These findings suggest severe neurological injury, such as brain herniation, not a TIA.

B. Double-vision and disorientation:

TIA often presents with neurological deficits like visual disturbances (double vision), disorientation, weakness, and slurred speech, which resolve within 24 hours.

C. Tinnitus and Diarrhea:

These symptoms are not typical for TIA; tinnitus relates to ear problems, and diarrhea relates to GI issues.

D. Clear speech and 2+ deep tendon reflex response:

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Parkinson's and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:

Both Parkinson’s disease and ALS are progressive neurodegenerative diseases that worsen over time and affect motor function.

B. Diabetic retinopathy and frequent inner ear infections:

These are complications of other diseases (diabetes and infections), not classified as neurodegenerative disorders.

C. Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:

These are neurodevelopmental disorders, not neurodegenerative.

D. Cerebral Aneurysm and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA):

These are vascular events, not degenerative processes.

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