Description : Intact vesicles are MOST likely to be seen in:** A. Herpes simplex infection B. Oral lichenoid reaction C. Aphthous ulceration D. Pemphigus vulgaris E. Cicatricial pemphigoid
Last Answer : A. Herpes simplex infection
Description : A 37 years-old patient presents with paroxysmal pain on the left eye that he thinks is related to his maxillary posterior teeth. The pain comes in recurrent bursts and is aggravated by stress and ... diagnosis is: A. Migraine B. Cluster headache C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Temporal neuritis
Last Answer : B. Cluster headache
Description : A patient complains of finger-like growth on the lateral aspect of the tongue. The lesion is painless and of normal colour. The MOST PROBABLE diagnosis is: A. Folate papillae B. Filiform papillae C. Neurofibroma D. Papilloma
Last Answer : D. Papilloma
Description : What is true in treating a patient with secondary herpes simplex:** A. Acyclovir inhibits viral transcription when applied in the prodromal phase B. Idoxuridine is better than acyclovir when applied topically C. Antivirals are contra indicated in immuno-compromised patient
Last Answer : A. Acyclovir inhibits viral transcription when applied in the prodromal phase
Description : Which of the following infections is also known as ringworm? A. folliculitis B. herpes simplex C. impetigo D. tinea corporis
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : What is true of acyclovir treatment of genital herpes simplex: A. Topical treatment affords symptomatic relief in primary as well as recurrent disease B. Oral therapy for 10 days affords ... does not prevent recurrences D. Continuous long-term topical therapy is recommended to prevent recurrences
Last Answer : C. Oral therapy for 10 days affords symptomatic relief but does not prevent recurrences
Description : A 30 years-old male complains of painless swelling in the buccal mucosa. It has been present for about six months. He admits “playing with it”. He is concerned because this might represent cancer. The base is narrow; the most likely diagnosis is:
Last Answer : Irritation fibroma
Description : A 12 years-old girl complains of sore mouth, she has painful cervical lymphadenitis and a temperature of 39°c, oral examination shows numerous yellow grey lesions. What is the MOST LIKELY ... mentor hombres mas de 20 años en labios C. Herpetic gingivostomatitis D. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Last Answer : C. Herpetic gingivostomatitis
Description : Which of the following is secondary to immune deficiency: A. Pseudo membrane deficiency B. Herpes simplex C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Elevated Epstein bar viruses incidence
Last Answer : D. Elevated Epstein bar viruses incidence
Description : Prophylactic administration of antibiotic is indicated before oral surgery in patients with: A. Herpes simplex B. Whooping cough C. Bacterial endocarditis
Last Answer : C. Bacterial endocarditis
Description : The causative micro organism for Herpetic gingivostomatitis is: A. Herpes simplex bacteria B. Herpes simplex virus C. Herpes zoster virus D. Borrelia vincentii
Last Answer : B. Herpes simplex virus
Description : Which of the following lesions CANNOT BE classified as an intra-epithelial lesion?** A. Herpes simplex infections B. Pemphigus vulgaris C. Herpangina D. Lichen planus E. Hand, foot and mouth disease
Last Answer : D. Lichen planus
Description : A patient presents to you with a history of local pain in the lower right posterior region, insisting that you extract his lower teeth. The teeth in question are vital without any pathology. You diagnosis is: A. Odontalgia B. Referred pain C. Trigeminal neuralgia
Last Answer : C. Trigeminal neuralgia
Description : A patient comes with a firm, painless swelling of lower lobe of parotid which has grown progressively for the past year. He complains of paresthesia for the past 2 weeks. This is most likely to be: a. Pleomorphic adenoma. b. Carcinoma of the parotid. c. Lymphoma of parotid.
Last Answer : a. Pleomorphic adenoma.
Description : A patient comes with a firm, painless swelling of lower lobe of parotid which has grown progressively for the past year. He complains of paresthesia for the past 2 weeks. This is most likely to be: A. Pleomorphic adenoma B. Carcinoma of the parotid C. Lymphoma of parotid
Last Answer : A. Pleomorphic adenoma
Description : A 28 year old patient complains of amenorrhea after having dilatation and curettage. The most likely diagnosis is: a) Kallman’s Syndrome. b) Turner’s Syndrome. c) Asherman’s Syndrome. d) Pelvic inflammatory disease. e) Anorexia nervosa.
Last Answer : c) Asherman’s Syndrome.
Description : A patient complains of sensitivity, on examination you find a composite filling restoring a good cavity preparation without any secondary caries; what is your next step: A. Extirpate the pulp that is obviously ... to sedate the pulp C. Ask patient to come back in six months D. Repeat restoration
Last Answer : B. Place ZOE dressing to sedate the pulp
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning viral infections. a. The most common post-transplantation viral infections are caused by herpes viruses and include CMV and herpes simplex virus ... HSV) infection primarily presents with a mononucleosis-type syndrome with fever, lethargy, and cough
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, Solid organ transplant patients are prone to develop viral infection by virtue of exogenous immunosuppression. The most common post-transplantation viral infections are those ... transplant patient or as painful herpes zoster in patients who have previously developed chicken pox
Description : The patient with Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) encephalitis is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). The nurse monitors blood chemistry test results and urinary output for a) renal complications related to ... output will alert the nurse to the presence of renal complications related to acyclovir therapy.
Last Answer : a) renal complications related to acyclovir therapy. Monitoring of blood chemistry test results and urinary output will alert the nurse to the presence of renal complications related to acyclovir therapy.
Description : Ganciclovir is preferred over acyclovir in the following condition: A. Herpes simplex keratitis B. Herpes zoster C. Chickenpox D. Cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patient
Last Answer : D. Cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients
Description : Along with effective antimicrobial therapy, corticosteroids are indicated in the following infective conditions except: A. Tubercular meningitis B. Severe P. carinii pneumonia in AIDS patient C. Herpes simplex keratitis D. Erythema nodosum leprosum
Last Answer : C. Herpes simplex keratitis
Description : In which of the following conditions vesicles/bullae are never seen prior to ulceration: A. HSV 1 B. Aphthous ulcer C. Pemphigus
Last Answer : B. Aphthous ulcer B. Aphthous ulcer
Description : A patient has painful lesions on her buccal mucosa. Biopsy report shows acantholysis and supra basilare, your diagnosis is: A. Pemphigus vulgaris B. Bulla lichen planus C. Erythema multiform D. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Last Answer : A. Pemphigus vulgaris
Description : A patient is complaining of an open sore on the buccal mucosa. The lesion is painless, ulcerated, has indurated margins, 1.5 cm in diameter, covered by greyish-white exudate, enlarged lymph nodes and tender, negative tuberculin test and positive serology. The diagnosis is
Last Answer : Chancre /Primary lesion of syphilis
Description : A young female patient presents with throbbing pain in the left lower posterior jaw with trismus and associated lymphadenopathy. What would be your diagnosis? A. Tumor B. Pericoronitis
Last Answer : B. Pericoronitis
Description : What is to be done with instruments after surgically treating a patient with confirmed diagnosis of hepatitis B,** A. Soak them in hypochlorite solution Milton B. Sterilize, scrub ... Handle them with two pairs of household rubber gloves D. Scrub them with iodine surgical solution
Last Answer : B. Sterilize, scrub and sterilize
Description : A recurrent bilateral conjunctivitis occurring with the onset of hot weather in young boys with symptoms of burning, itching, and lacrimation with large flat topped cobble stone papillae ... is: A. Trachoma B. Phlyctenular conjunctivitis C. Mucopurulent conjunctivitis D. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : The MOST common staphylococcal infections is: A. A localised purulent infection of the skin B. Diffuse purulent infection of the skin C. Staphylococcal osteomyelitis D. Impetigo
Last Answer : A. A localised purulent infection of the skin
Description : Ten years old boy complains of itching. On examination, there are mucoid nodules with smooth rounded surface on the limbus, and mucous white ropy mucopurulent conjunctival discharge. He most ... from: a. Trachoma b. Mucopurulent conjunctivitis c. Bulbar spring catarrh d. Purulent conjunctivitis
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : The cervical finish line of a full veneer crown preparation should be placed: A. Just supragingival whenever is possible B. According to the depth of gingival crevice C. Subgingival to reduce ability of recurrent caries D. At the junction of tooth and amalgam core
Last Answer : A. Just supragingival whenever is possible
Description : Gagging reflex is caused by: A. Trigeminal nerve B. Glossopharyngeal C. Facial nerve D. Recurrent laryngeal
Last Answer : B. Glossopharyngeal
Description : An old male presents complaining of having numerous white lesions in the oral cavity within past few days. Prior to this the family physician prescribed chlorite tetracycline for an upper respiratory infection, ... plaques on the lip mucosa, buccal mucosa and the tongue. MOST LIKELY to be:
Last Answer : Moniliasis (Which is candidiasis)
Description : A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had no swelling, pain or ... B. Angioneurotic oedema C. Infectious mononucleosis D. Acute maxillary sinusitis E. Acute apical periodontitis
Last Answer : B. Angioneurotic oedema
Description : A 68-year-old male who underwent a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm 5 days ago, develops tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension with cool, pale, mottled cyanotic extremities. He ... use of moderate doses of inotropic agents e. Afterload reduction with nitroprusside is absolutely contraindicated
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d Intrinsic cardiogenic shock results from failure of the heart as an effective pump. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of myocardial ... hemodynamic monitoring. Infusion of afterload-reducing agents can be administered in conjunction with inotropic support
Description : A teenager has swelling involving his upper lip, the corner of his nose and a region under his left eye. The swollen area is soft, fluctuant and pointed on the labial plate under his ... and test vitality of his teeth E. Write prescription for antibiotics and delay treatment until swelling is
Last Answer : A. Refer him to physician IV abs riesgo de thrombosis de seno cavernoso
Description : ___________ means itching caused by dry skin, parasitic infection or disease. A. Scabies B. Herpes Zoster C. Pruritis
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : When preparing a class III cavity for composite restoration; in which situation should acid itching be used: A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage B. Should not be ... extra retention is required D. Only in situations where cavity is shallow to avoid pulp irritation
Last Answer : A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage
Description : Which of the following is NOT CHARACTERISTIC of trigeminal neuralgia?** A. The pain usually last for few seconds up to a minute in the early stages of the disease B. The pain is usually ... of the forehead E. It is a paroxysmal in nature and may respond to the treatment with Carbamazepine
Last Answer : D. An attack of pain is usually preceded by sweating in the region of the forehead
Description : Patient received heavy blow to the right body of the mandible sustaining a fracture there. You should suspect a second fracture to be present in, A. Symphysis region B. Left body of the mandible C. Left sub-condylar region D. Right sub-condylar region
Last Answer : C. Left sub-condylar region
Description : Is it herpes simplex?
Last Answer : answer:I realize that you went to the hospital…but, I’d get a second and/or third opinion. Don’t infectious disease folks get into this? I’m not an expert…haven’t seen this ever.
Description : what exactly are canker sores? a variation of cold sores? ie herpes simplex?
Last Answer : Canker sores are merely ulcers in your mouth, not caused by herpes simplex
Description : Herpes simplex?
Last Answer : DefinitionHerpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThere are two strains of herpes simplex viruses:Herpes simplex virus type ... HSV-1. The likelihood of childhood infection is higher among those with lower socioeconomic st
Description : Which one of the following is a false statement about atopic eczema? a) It commonly begins by drug reaction. b) Super-added herpes simplex infection is a serious complication. c) The serum IgE ... . d) The skin lesions are typically itchy. e) Treatment with systemic steroids is often necessary.
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : Genital Herpes is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus
Last Answer : type –1 and type – 2.
Description : Damage from ________ is the major cause of liver transplants in the US, alcohol and drug use are cofactors. a. hepatitis A b. hepatitis B c. hepatitis C d. herpes simplex I
Last Answer : c. hepatitis C
Description : Which of the following can be prevented by a vaccine? a. hepatitis A b. hepatitis B c. hepatitis C d. herpes simplex I
Description : Which of the following viruses has a vaccine to prevent it? a. HPV b. HIV c. fifths disease d. herpes simplex I
Last Answer : a. HPV
Description : Which of the following oncogenic viruses was first detected? A.Rous sarcoma virus. B.Epstein-Barr virus C.Herpes simplex virus type 2 D.Human T cell leukaemia virus
Last Answer : A.Rous sarcoma virus.
Description : The most common cause of acute encephalitis in the United States is a) Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Viral infection is the most common cause of encephalitis. HSV is the most common ... may cause fungal encephalitis. Fungal infections of the central nervous system occur rarely in healthy people.
Last Answer : a) Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Viral infection is the most common cause of encephalitis. HSV is the most common cause of acute encephalitis in the U.S.
Description : The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which produces a cold sore (fever blister), has an incubation period of a) 2-12 days. HSV-1 is transmitted primarily by direct contact with infected secretions. b) ... the incubation period. d) 3-6 months. The time period 3-6 months exceeds the incubation period.
Last Answer : a) 2-12 days. HSV-1 is transmitted primarily by direct contact with infected secretions.