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Which of the following is the most appropriate anaesthetic technique for a patient undergoing a tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy?
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Which of the following is the most significant risk associated with intubation for laryngectomy surgery?
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In which of the following conditions is awake fibre-optic intubation most indicated during ENT surgery?
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Which anaesthetic technique is preferred for nasal surgery (e.g., septoplasty)?
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A patient undergoing mastoidectomy under general anaesthesia is at risk for which of the following complications related to positioning?
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Which of the following is the most appropriate management strategy for airway obstruction during nasal surgery under general anaesthesia?
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What is the primary advantage of using laryngeal mask airway (LMA) over endotracheal intubation for ENT surgery?
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What is the role of dexmedetomidine in ENT surgeries involving general anaesthesia?
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What is the most appropriate anaesthetic approach for subglottic stenosis in a paediatric patient?
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During a thyroidectomy, what is the most critical structure that should be protected to prevent complications such as hoarseness?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of intubation in a patient undergoing laryngoscopy for airway evaluation?
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Which of the following is the most important consideration for anaesthesia management in patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery?
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What is the most appropriate anaesthetic management for airway surgery involving the trachea and bronchi?
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In a patient with a known difficult airway, which of the following techniques is most appropriate for airway management during ENT surgery?
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What is the preferred anaesthetic technique for parotid gland surgery?
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During laryngectomy surgery, what is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the post-operative period?
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What is the most common complication associated with the use of Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) during ENT surgeries?
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During tonsillectomy, what is the main cause of post-operative bleeding that requires intervention?
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Which of the following is the most important consideration in anaesthesia for surgery on the ear (e.g., mastoidectomy)?
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What is the most significant risk factor for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing ENT surgery?
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For nasal surgery under general anaesthesia, which of the following is the best technique to manage nasal bleeding intraoperatively?
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Which of the following is the most likely complication following transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) for laryngeal cancer?
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For a patient undergoing pediatric adenotonsillectomy, which anaesthetic concern should be prioritized?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of cardiovascular instability during laryngoscopy and intubation in elderly patients?
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During a thyroidectomy, which anaesthetic technique is preferred to minimize the risk of airway obstruction post-operatively?
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What is the most appropriate anaesthetic management for a patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing ENT surgery?
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Which of the following should be avoided in the perioperative period for a patient undergoing mastoidectomy?
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A patient undergoing tracheostomy surgery requires anaesthesia. Which of the following is the most significant concern during the procedure?
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What is the most common complication after adenotonsillectomy in pediatric patients?
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Which of the following is the most important factor to consider when administering sedation to a patient undergoing nasal surgery?
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Which of the following is a major complication associated with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) under general anaesthesia?
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During laryngoscopy, the patient experiences hypoxia despite good ventilation. What is the most likely cause?
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In middle ear surgery (e.g., tympanoplasty), what is the main anaesthetic concern regarding the position of the patient?
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During transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer, what is the primary risk associated with anaesthesia management?
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What is the most significant anaesthetic concern when performing tonsillectomy in a child with Down syndrome?
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Which of the following is a common complication of surgical resection of a parotid tumor under general anaesthesia?
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During laryngeal surgery, the risk of aspiration can be minimized by which of the following techniques?
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Which of the following is the preferred anaesthetic technique for a patient undergoing cochlear implant surgery?
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What is the most common complication of post-operative airway obstruction in patients after nasal surgery?
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What is the most significant anaesthetic consideration in a patient undergoing temporal bone surgery?
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During endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), what is the ideal position for anaesthesia?
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A patient with a known history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is scheduled for tonsillectomy. What is the most appropriate anaesthetic management strategy?
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Which of the following is the most appropriate anaesthetic technique for pediatric adenotonsillectomy?
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A patient undergoing laryngectomy is at risk of what post-operative complication?
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What is the primary concern when performing anaesthesia in a patient undergoing laryngopharyngeal surgery?
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What is the most significant anaesthetic consideration during cochlear implant surgery?
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A patient undergoing nasal surgery is at risk of significant post-operative bleeding. Which anaesthetic technique would be most effective in managing this risk?
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What is the most common complication of laryngospasm during anaesthesia for tonsillectomy in children?
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In a patient undergoing parotidectomy, what is the primary concern related to anaesthesia?
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A patient with a history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is scheduled for nasal septoplasty. What is the most appropriate anaesthetic technique?
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During endoscopic sinus surgery, what is a critical point to consider to prevent oxygen desaturation?
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What is the major concern when performing anaesthesia in a patient with laryngeal carcinoma undergoing laser surgery of the larynx?
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Which of the following is the most common post-operative complication following tracheostomy under general anaesthesia?
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Which anaesthetic technique is considered the most appropriate for a pediatric patient undergoing nasal surgery?
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What is the main concern in anaesthesia for a patient undergoing laryngeal stenosis surgery?
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Which regional anaesthesia technique is commonly used for laryngectomy and other laryngeal surgeries to provide superior vocal cord paralysis?
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What is the primary advantage of performing a cervical plexus block for neck surgeries in ENT?
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For nasal surgery in a cooperative patient, what is the most appropriate regional anaesthesia technique?
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Which regional anaesthesia technique is most commonly used for ear surgery (e.g., mastoidectomy) to provide analgesia and muscle relaxation in the ear and surrounding areas?
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When performing transcervical thyroid surgery, which regional block can help minimize the need for general anaesthesia?
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For a posterior nasal cavity surgery, which regional anaesthesia technique would be most appropriate to provide complete anaesthesia and analgesia without affecting the airway?
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What is the main advantage of using a glossopharyngeal nerve block during tonsillectomy?
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In a patient undergoing laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation, which regional anaesthesia technique can help minimize gag reflex and provide topical anaesthesia?
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What is the key consideration when performing a transoral block for maxillofacial surgeries?
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Which regional anaesthesia technique is commonly used for sinus surgeries to provide analgesia and avoid airway compromise during general anaesthesia?
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Which regional anaesthesia technique is used to provide analgesia for parotid gland surgery without affecting the facial nerve?
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When performing a cervical plexus block for a patient undergoing neck dissection, which of the following is a major contraindication?
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Which regional anaesthesia technique is used to provide analgesia for a maxillectomy procedure, and also provides good control of bleeding by blocking the maxillary artery?
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In which scenario would a transcervical sympathetic block be most beneficial for an ENT patient?
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What is the primary reason for using a transoral nerve block in tonsillectomy?
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Which regional anaesthesia block can be used to provide pain relief for sinus surgery, targeting the sinus mucosa and palate?
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What is a potential complication of the cervical plexus block in ENT surgeries?
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For laryngopharyngeal surgery, which of the following regional blocks is most commonly used to provide analgesia to the laryngeal structures?
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What is the most appropriate regional anaesthesia technique for a patient undergoing septoplasty and turbinoplasty?
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Which regional anaesthesia technique can be used for oral cavity surgery to block the sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve?
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In patients undergoing ear surgery (e.g., mastoidectomy), which block would be most effective for analgesia of the external ear and surrounding region?
