Description : Which of the following conditions is not associated with periodontal destruction in primary teeth: a. Down’s syndrome. b. Steven Johnson’s syndrome. c. Hypophosphatasia. d. Papillon. Lefebvre syndrome. e. Cyclic neutropenia.
Last Answer : b. Steven Johnson’s syndrome.
Description : Which of the following conditions is not associated with periodontal destruction in primary teeth: A. Down’s syndrome B. Steven Johnson’s syndrome C. Hypophosphatasia D. Papillon-Lefebvre syndrome E. Cyclic neutropenia
Last Answer : B. Steven Johnson’s syndrome
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 : Thrombo cytopenic purpura would complicate surgery by: A. Oedema B. Haemorrhage C. Acute infection
Last Answer : B. Haemorrhage
Description : If a fibrinolytic drug is used for treatment of acute myocardial infarction, the adverse drug effect that is most likely to occur is (a) Acute renal failure (b) Development of antiplatelet antibodies (c) Encephalitis secondary to liver dysfunction (d) Hemorrhagic stroke (e) Neutropenia
Last Answer : Ans: D
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 : When the patient's eosinophil count is 50-90% of blood leukocytes, the nurse interprets the result as a) indicative of idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. When eosinophils make up 50-90% of white cell ... d) normal. Eosinophils normally make up 1-3% of the total number of white blood cells.
Last Answer : a) indicative of idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. When eosinophils make up 50-90% of white cell count, the patient is demonstrating severe eosinophilia.
Description : Choose the correct statement in relation to treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI): A. Majority of UTIs are caused by gram positive bacteria B. Smaller doses of the antimicrobial agent ... drug gets concentrated in urine D. Most acute UTIs are treated with a combination antimicrobial regimen
Last Answer : B. Smaller doses of the antimicrobial agent suffice for lower UTI
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 : 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 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 : The condition in which there is a DECREASE in the number of white blood cells in humans is known as: a) leukocytosis (pron: lew-kO-sigh-toe-sis) b) leukopenia (pron: lew-kO-pea-nee-ah) c) leukemia (pron: lew-kee-me-ah) d) leukohyperia (pron: lew-kO-high-per-e-ah)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- leukopenia
Description : In which condition do you have to prescribe antibiotics prior to dental treatment: A. Rheumatic fever B. Sub-acute bacterial endocarditis C. By pass D. Valve replacement E. Uncontrolled diabetes F. All of the above
Last Answer : F. All of the above
Description : Which of the following organisms are pathognomonic of acute necrotic ulcerative gingivitis? A. Spirochaetes and fusobacterium SP B. Spirochaetes and eikenella corrodes C. ... D. Actinobacillus actinomycetes comitans oral capnocytophaga E. Porphyromonas gingivalis and prevotella intermedia
Last Answer : A. Spirochaetes and fusobacterium SP
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 : Pyogenic granuloma?
Last Answer : DefinitionPyogenic granulomas are small, reddish bumps on the skin that bleed easily due to an abnormally high number of blood vessels.Alternative NamesLobular capillary hemangiomaCauses, incidence, and risk ... condition by simply performing a physical exam. However, a skin biopsy may be needed
Description : Herpes is: A. An S.T.D. B. a cold sore or fever blister C. an invasion of pyogenic bacterium
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : What is the generic function of leukocytes? What are leukocytosis and leukopenia?
Last Answer : The generic function of leukocytes is to participate in the defense of the body against strange agents that penetrate it or are made inside the body. Leukocytosis and leukopenia are clinical ... marrow diseases) or excessive destruction of leukocytes (for example, in case of HIV infection).
Description : A patient has developed a sever chest pain and difficulties in breathing while in the dental chair. Your initial response is: a. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright ... required until confirmed as MI by ECG d. Patient has myocardial infarction as confirmed by ECG
Last Answer : a. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright position.
Description : Which of the following most probably does not exist in the kids acute gingivitis, A. Spirochetes B. Streptococcus C. Staphylococcus
Last Answer : A. Spirochetes
Description : At what angle to the external surface should proximal cavosurface walls in Class II preparation for the reception of an amalgam filling be finished: A. Acute angle B. Right angle C. Obtuse angle D. 45 angle
Last Answer : C. Obtuse angle
Description : All of the following should be considered for systemic antibiotic except: A. Extraction of tooth with acute dento alveolar abscess B. Necrotic ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) unless it is acute. C. ... of 38 or 48 with acute pericoronitis D. Full mouth extraction for a patient with perio disease
Last Answer : B. Necrotic ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) unless it is acute.
Description : A patient has developed a sever chest pain and difficulties in breathing while in the dental chair. Your initial response is: A. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright ... required until confirmed as MI by ECG D. Patient has myocardial infarction as confirmed by ECG
Last Answer : A. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright position
Description : Acute apical abscess-emergency treatment: A. Open and drain for two days B. Antibiotic and analgesic C. Clean and Ledermix
Last Answer : C. Clean and Ledermix
Description : The most prominent feature of acute apical periodontitis is: A. Tenderness of tooth to pressure B. Extra oral swelling C. Intermittent pain
Last Answer : A. Tenderness of tooth to pressure
Description : At which angle to the external surface of proximal cavity walls should a class II preparation for amalgam be finished A. An acute angle B. An obtuse angle si es el cajon proximal C. A right angle D. An angle of 45°
Last Answer : B. An obtuse angle si es el cajon proximal
Description : In young children what is the commonest finding after dental complaint: A. Acute periodontal abscess B. Chronic periodontal abscess C. Apical abscess D. Chronic alveolar abscess
Last Answer : D. Chronic alveolar abscess
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Which antibiotic administered in childhood may result in tooth discolouration: A. Penicillin B. Tetracycline C. Streptomycin
Last Answer : B. Tetracycline
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the effects of MOFS? a. Pulmonary dysfunction tends to arise early and may resolve within 7 to 10 days b. Unless the precipitating ... infection, most commonly pulmonary, is a common complication providing a second hit to the patient
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d Pulmonary dysfunction typically arises early in the development of systemic inflammation and may represent mild relatively localized acute lung injury or it may be a prelude ... is marked by progressive rise in serum bilirubin levels after a latent period of several days
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 : 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 : 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 : The presence of sulphur granules is diagnostic of:** A. Actinomycosis B. Candidosis C. Viral infection D. Keratocyte
Last Answer : A. Actinomycosis
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