MDS PREP
Abscess formation is particularly characteristic of infections with which of the following microorganisms
1) Viruses
2) Rickettsiae
3) Streptococci
4) Staphylococci
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Staphylococci are known for their ability to cause abscess formation due to their virulence factors.
The pigment associated with haemochromtosis is
1. Bilirubin
2. Haemosiderin
3. Methaemoglobin
4. Myoglobin
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The pigment associated with hemochromatosis is hemosiderin.
All of the following may occur in achondroplasia, except
1. Short and thickened muscular extremities
2. Dwarfism
3. The elbows often cannot be folded
4. Bowed legs and small hands
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
In achondroplasia, the elbows often cannot be folded is not true; they can be folded.
Mean exposure of radiation from pantamograph is
1. 90 mR
2. 120 mR
3. 250 mR
4. 300 mR
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Mean exposure of radiation from a pantomograph is approximately 250 mR.
A patient exhibits radiolucent areas in the jaw bones which stimulate both periapical and periodontal lesions. The serum calcium is 13.5 mg% and serum phosphorus is 2.3 mg%. A biopsy from one of the radiolucent areas reveals a giant cell lesion. The most likely diagnosis is
1. Hyperparathyroidism
2. Hypoparathyroidism
3. Hultiple myeloma
4. Muxoedema
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
The most likely diagnosis for the patient is hyperparathyroidism, given the symptoms and lab findings.
Leucocytopenia is seen in
1. Influenza
2. Agranulocytosis
3. Liver cirrhosis
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Leukocytopenia can be seen in influenza, agranulocytosis, and liver cirrhosis.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is due to deficiency of
1. Mercury
2. Zinc
3. Lead
4. Bismuth
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is due to a deficiency of zinc.
Asymptomatic facial swelling is seen in
1. Ludwings angina
2. Angioneurotic oedema
3. Bell"s palsy
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Angioneurotic edema is characterized by asymptomatic facial swelling.