UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

Question Number 0690

Question:
a 67-year-old football fan complains of recent onset of hoarseness and easy fatigability of his voice. He also stated that he had difficulty being heard in a crowd and complained of the recent onset of coughing that was most noticeable when drinking liquids. He had been a heavy smoker and drinker for many years. Blood tests reveal a mild microcytic anemia. The next best test is

a) Gastroscopy
b) magnetic resonance imaging of the brain
c) allergy evaluation
d) with 24-h Ambulatory Ph Monitoring
e) chest x-ray