Lung Abscess and Bronchiectasis
- Previous year questions on Lung Abscess and Bronchiectasis for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 31 live questions in Lung Abscess and Bronchiectasis.
- Medicine is worth about 33 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Most likely precursor to bronchiectasis is
- ATuberculosis
- BCarcinoma
- CBronchial adenoma
- DBronchopneumonia✓ Correct answer
Q2.Pseudobronchiectasis is seen in
- ALung abscess
- BAtelectasis
- CBronchopneumonia✓ Correct answer
- DEmphysema
Q3.Central bronchiectasis is seen with
- ACystic Adenomatoid Malformation
- BCystic fibrosis✓ Correct answer
- CBroncho carcinoma
- DTuberculosis
Q4.The most likely precursor to bronchiectasis is
- ATuberculosis
- BCarcinoma
- CBronchial adenoma
- DBronchopneumonia✓ Correct answer
Q5.Which of the following is approved for the treatment of cystic fibrosis with G551D mutation?
- ABiostrophin
- BPeginesatide
- CLumacaftor
- DIvacaftor✓ Correct answer
Q6.In a patient with post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis, which of the following will you observe on auscultation?
- ALate inspiratory crackles
- BBibasilar crepts
- CBoth early and late inspiratory crackles✓ Correct answer
- DTubular breath sounds
Q7.45-year-old presents with persistent productive cough and clubbing. On auscultation, wheeze and crackles are present. Which is the most specific investigation to confirm the diagnosis?
- AHRCT✓ Correct answer
- BBronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage
- CChest X-ray
- DMRI
Q8.Localised suppuration of lung is called:
- AAn abscess✓ Correct answer
- BEmpyema
- CEmphysema
- DAnasarca
Q9.What is the most likely precursor to bronchiectasis?
- ATuberculosis
- BCarcinoma
- CBronchial adenoma
- DNecrotising pneumonia✓ Correct answer
Q10.Primary ciliary dyskinesia is associated with all except-
- ASterility in males
- BHypothyroidism✓ Correct answer
- CSinusitis
- DRespiratory infection
Answer key
Q1: D. Bronchopneumonia; Q2: C. Bronchopneumonia; Q3: B. Cystic fibrosis; Q4: D. Bronchopneumonia; Q5: D. Ivacaftor; Q6: C. Both early and late inspiratory crackles; Q7: A. HRCT; Q8: A. An abscess; Q9: D. Necrotising pneumonia; Q10: B. Hypothyroidism.
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