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Oral Medicine Practice

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Oral Medicine

What is the most common cause of death in patients with pulmonary embolism?
1) Right ventricular failure
2) Respiratory failure
3) Recurrent embolism
4) Hemorrhagic stroke

📝 Explanation:

The most common cause of death in patients with pulmonary embolism is right ventricular failure. This occurs when the right ventricle of the heart is unable to pump blood effectively due to the sudden increase in pulmonary vascular resistance from the embolism.

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Oral Medicine

What is the role of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the treatment of pulmonary embolism?
1) Prevents thrombus formation
2) Dissolves existing thrombi
3) Inhibits platelet aggregation
4) Enhances fibrinolysis

📝 Explanation:

tPA is a thrombolytic agent used to dissolve blood clots. In the treatment of pulmonary embolism, it is administered to break down the clot in the pulmonary artery, thereby improving blood flow and reducing the risk of complications.

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Oral Medicine

What is the primary mode of diagnosis for Huntington's disease?
1) Brain MRI
2) Genetic testing
3) Clinical examination and family history
4) Cerebral spinal fluid analysis

📝 Explanation:

The primary mode of diagnosis for Huntington's disease is genetic testing. It involves identifying the expansion of a trinucleotide repeat (CAG) in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.

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Oral Medicine

What is the characteristic gait abnormality seen in patients with advanced Huntington's disease?
1) Festinating gait
2) Spastic gait
3) Ataxic gait
4) Choreic gait

📝 Explanation:

The characteristic gait abnormality in Huntington's disease is the choreic gait, which is disjointed and poorly coordinated with a "dancing" quality.

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Oral Medicine

What is the prevalence of Huntington's disease in the general population?
1) 1/1000
2) 1/10,000
3) 1/100,000
4) 1/1,000,000

📝 Explanation:

Huntington's disease has a prevalence of approximately 10 per 100,000 people in the general population. It is more common in certain ethnic groups, particularly those of Western European descent.

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