MDS PREP
The residual biologic damage tha remains following an exposure to radiation is called
1. Direct effect
2. Indirect effect
3. Cumulative effect
4. Tolerance
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
The residual biological damage that remains following exposure to radiation is called cumulative effect.
Radiodensity can be increased by
1. Decreasing mA
2. Decreasing kVp
3. Decreasing target-film distance
4. Increasing target-film distance
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Radiodensity can be increased by increasing target-film distance.
Hypersensitively reaction seen in stomatitis venenata is
1. Type I
2. Type II
3. Type III
4. Type IV
Hypersensitivity reactions seen in stomatitis venenata are classified as Type IV.
Facial paralysis resulting in drooping of a corner of the mouth and excess lacrimation is characteristic of which of the following conditions
1. Bell"s palsy
2. Tic douloureux
3. Meniere"s disease
4. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Facial paralysis with drooping of the mouth and excess lacrimation is characteristic of Bell's palsy.
For extraction in a leukaemic patient
1. Consult physician
2. Obtain WBC count
3. Ontain platelet count
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
For extraction in a leukemic patient, all of the above steps should be taken.
Quantity of current can be increased by
1. Increased milliamperage
2. Increased time
3. Increased tube current
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Quantity of current can be increased by increasing milliamperage, time, and tube current.
Oral lesions consisting of large numbers of broad-based papillary projections, with tiny abscesses developing in an area of intense erythema, is most likely to be
1. Pyogenic granuloma
2. Gangrenous stomatitis
3. Tularemia
4. Pyostomatitis vegetans
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Pyostomatitis vegetans is characterized by broad-based papillary projections and can present with pustules or abscesses in an inflamed area. It is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
A patient on warfarin sodium following myocardial infarction reports for an oral surgical procedure. Which one of the following laboratory tests should be preferred to ascertain the fitness
1. Prothrombin time
2. Tourniquet time
3. Clotting time
4. Bleeding time
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Prothrombin time should be preferred to ascertain fitness for extraction in a patient on warfarin.