Description : Koplik’s spots are associated with one of the following: A. Viral infection B. Diabetes C. Measles/ Rubeola D. Rubella E. Candidosis
Last Answer : C. Measles/ Rubeola
Description : Which of the following is an expansile lesion of the oral mucosa, A. Keratocyte more expansion B. Radicular cyst C. Cementoma
Last Answer : B. Radicular cyst
Description : Diagnosis of oral candidiasis (candidosis) is BEST confirmed by: A. Microscopic examination of smears B. Biopsy C. Blood count D. Serological exam
Last Answer : A. Microscopic examination of smears
Description : Which is NOT usually related to gingival inflammation in children? A. Endocrine disturbance B. Viral infection C. Mouth breathing D. Spirochetal infection E. Streptococcal infection
Last Answer : D. Spirochetal infection
Description : Which of the following is staphylococcal infection: A. Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes)Bright red tongue with a "strawberry" appearance Forchheimer spots (fleeting small, red spots on ... inflammation, caused by viral infection, idiopathic, Mycobacterium t C. Pancreatitis no D. Carbuncle
Last Answer : D. Carbuncle
Description : Methylene blue staining of metachromatic granules is diagnostic for which of the following bacteria? a. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis b. Coiynebacterium Diphtheriae c. Chlamydia Pneumoniae d. Bordetella Pertussis
Last Answer : b. Coiynebacterium Diphtheriae
Description : Which of the following conditions is not classified as a white lesion: A. Fordyce’s granules B. Smoker’s keratosis C. Leukoplakia D. Lichen planus
Last Answer : A. Fordyce’s granules
Description : Increased serum ornithine carabamoyl transferase activity is diagnostic of (A) Myocardial infarction (B) Hemolytic jaundice (C) Bone disease (D) Acute viral hepatitis
Last Answer : Answer : D
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 : The rough endoplasmic reticulum is rough due to presence of _______. a) ribosome b)mitochondria c)granules d)grains
Last Answer : a) ribosome
Description : Actinomycosis?
Last Answer : DefinitionActinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck.Alternative NamesLumpy jawCauses, incidence, and risk factorsActinomycosis is usually caused by an ... , surgery, or infection. A common triggering causes is dental abscess or oral surger
Description : Pentamidine is a first line drug for the following disease: A. Toxoplasmosis B. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia C. Actinomycosis D. Leishmaniasis
Last Answer : B. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Description : Which of the following mitral valve conditions generally produces no symptoms? a) Prolapse Mitral valve prolpase is a deformity that usually produces no symptoms and has been diagnosed more ... ) Infection Mitral valve infection, when acute, will produce symptoms typical of infective endocarditis.
Last Answer : a) Prolapse Mitral valve prolpase is a deformity that usually produces no symptoms and has been diagnosed more frequently in recent years, probably as a result of improved diagnostic methods.
Description : .In minor oral surgery which is TRUE in regard to antibiotics: a. Amoxil is satisfactory against most oral infection. b. Metronidazole and Amoxil have the same penetrating power. c. It is evident that it will reduce post operative swelling.
Last Answer : a. Amoxil is satisfactory against most oral infection.
Description : Herpetic infection is an iatrogenic infection spread by the infected’s: a. Serum. b. Vesicle. c. Vesicle fluid and saliva.
Last Answer : c. Vesicle fluid and saliva.
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true? a- Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection. b- Raising a lingual ... e- The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : b- Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapraxia but will reduce the incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve.
Description : A 9 years-old boy has a small white discolouration on his maxillary central incisor. The lesion is most probably, A. Hypocalcification due to trauma of the primary predecessor B ... the histo differentiation stage of development D. Defect during the morho differentiation stage of development
Last Answer : A. Hypocalcification due to trauma of the primary predecessor
Description : Which of the following is true in regard to smoking, A. Smokers keratosis is common but metaplasia activity is not recognised B. Redox potential is increased resulting in aerobic bacteria C. Tissue perfusion is decreased resulting in increased infection
Last Answer : A. Smokers keratosis is common but metaplasia activity is not recognised
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 : Which of the following does not carry a risk of infection from hepatitis B patient: A. HBs Ag antibody B. HBs Ag C. HBe Ag
Last Answer : C. HBe Ag
Description : A patient indicates that he takes methyldopa (Aldomet), he is probably being treated for: A. Hypertension B. Angina pectoris C. Myocardial infection
Last Answer : A. Hypertension
Description : Spread of infection 12, 22 is MOST LIKELY to be: A. Labial B. Palatal
Last Answer : B. Palatal
Description : Thrombo cytopenic purpura would complicate surgery by: A. Oedema B. Haemorrhage C. Acute infection
Last Answer : B. Haemorrhage
Description : Acute pyogenic bacteria infection may result in:** A. Leucopoenia B. Neutropenia C. Leukocytosis D. Lymphocytosis E. Eosinophilia
Last Answer : C. Leukocytosis
Description : Herpetic infection is an iatrogenic infection spread by the infected’s: A. Serum B. Vesicle C. Vesicle fluid and saliva
Last Answer : C. Vesicle fluid and saliva
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 : 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 : Antibiotics should be used routinely to prevent infection arising from oral surgery in patients suffering from all the following EXCEPT: A. Agranulocytosis B. Sever uncontrolled diabetes C. Aplastic anaemia D. Mumps E. Leukaemia
Last Answer : D. Mumps
Description : A patient with long standing rheumatoid arthritis and a history of steroid therapy presents for multiple extractions. The dentist should consult the patient's physician because: A. Patient is more ... B. Patient may have a suppressed adrenal cortex C. Patient will need haematological evaluation
Last Answer : B. Patient may have a suppressed adrenal cortex
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy: A. Trauma to extraction site FB. Increased the potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
Last Answer : C. Impossibility for anterior try in
Description : Which is usually found when a systemic infection is present: A. Regional lymph node B. Fever C. Cellulitis
Last Answer : B. Fever
Description : Plaque is considered as an infection because: A. Antibiotic therapy prevents or stop its formation B. Indication of bacterial activity C. It is common to both animal and human
Last Answer : B. Indication of bacterial activity
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy, A. Trauma to extraction site B. Increased potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
Description : Which of the following adverse reaction of oral contraceptives is the most common and the most serious A. Hypotension B. Hepatotoxicity C. Uterine neoplasia D. Thromboembolism disorder E. Decreased resistance to infection
Last Answer : D. Thromboembolism disorder
Description : A patient presents complaining of a stomach upset 48 hours after starting a course of antibiotic for oral infection, this is an example of, A. Type I allergic reaction B. Nervous disorder C. Side effect of the drug D. Type IV hypersensitivity reaction E. Pyloric stenosis
Last Answer : C. Side effect of the drug
Description : Which one of the following is true about oral hairy leukoplakia?** ADC M07 A. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the dorsal of the tongue B. Associated with HIV ... Always associated with trauma to the lateral side of the tongue E. Always associated with pernicious anaemia
Last Answer : B. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the lateral side of the tongue C. Usually caused by Candida species
Description : In regard to HIV infection, which of the following is the earliest finding? A. Kaposi sarcoma on the palate B. Reduced haemoglobin C. Infection with pneumocystic carinii D. Reduction in white cells count E. B cell lymphoma
Last Answer : D. Reduction in white cells count
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned, which of the following is true?**CHECK A. Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection B. Raising ... root E. The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic prescription of dexamethasone will dramatically reduces post operative swelling
Description : A 65 years-old woman arrived for dental therapy. The answered questionnaire shows that she is suffering from severe cirrhosis. The problem that can be anticipated in the routine dental ... oral infection D. Increased tendency to syncope E. Difficulty in achieving adequate local anaesthesia
Last Answer : B. Tendency towards prolonged haemorrhage
Description : Corrosion and discolouration of amalgam restorations is usually caused by: A. Sulphur oxides B. Oxygen C. Chlorides D. Over trituration
Last Answer : A. Sulphur oxides
Description : Why would a drug that damages capsids help treat a viral infection?
Last Answer : capsids prevent viral infections apexthey stop viral infections from reproducing
Description : Viral infection is usually absent in
Last Answer : Viral infection is usually absent in A. phloem cells B. xylem cells C. pith cells D. Apical meristem
Description : Assertion: HIV infection can be avoided by use of condoms. Reason: Condoms secrete anti-viral interferons.
Last Answer : Assertion: HIV infection can be avoided by use of condoms. Reason: Condoms secrete anti-viral ... If both the assertion and resson are false.
Description : Why would a drug damage capsids help treat a viral infection?
Last Answer : Capsids help viruses enter cells, which is where the virus wouldreproduce. If viruses have a harder time getting into cells, theyhave a harder time reproducing.
Description : What are the main steps involved in a viral infection?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Antibiotics Cannot Treat a Viral Infection?
Last Answer : There is a serious and growing issue of bacteria that is becoming resistant to the strongest antibiotic drugs available. Years of over prescribing antibiotics is suspected as being partly to blame with patients not ... are needed. However, when it comes to viral infections, they are no help at all.
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 : Adherent mucoid alkaline substance covering the inner lining of stomach is to - (1) digest starch (2) act against bacteria (3) prevent the action of pepsin of mucosa (4) prevent viral infection
Last Answer : (3) prevent the action of pepsin of mucosa Explanation: The continuous adherent mucus layer is also a barrier to luminal pepsin, thereby protecting the underlying mucosa from proteolytic ... support surface neutralization of acid and act as a protective physical barrier against luminal pepsin.
Description : At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symptoms of AIDS? (a) Within 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person (b) When the infected retro virus enters host cells (c) ... large number of helper T - lymphocytes (d) When the viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase
Last Answer : (c) When HIV damages large number of helper T - lymphocytes
Description : Which crop is most susceptible to viral infection : a. Chilies b. Tomato c. Onion d. Brinjal
Last Answer : Tomato