MDS PREP
Which of the following statements about Addison's disease is correct?
1) Addison's disease is caused by excessive secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
2) Hyperpigmentation is not a classic physical finding in Addison's disease.
3) The mosaic pattern of bone is a characteristic of Addison's disease.
4) Increased incidence of astrocytomas is associated with Addison's disease.
Hyperpigmentation is a classic physical finding in Addison's disease, which is caused by adrenal insufficiency.
The wavelength of X-ray photon depends upon
1. Milli amperage
2. Kilo voltage
3. Distance between source and object
4. Quantity of electrons in the cathod stream
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The wavelength of X-ray photons depends on the kilo voltage applied.
Which of the following is absent in CREST syndrome
1. Calcinosis cutis
2. Raynaud"s phenomenon
3. Telagiectasis
4. Endocrine disorders
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Endocrine disorders are absent in CREST syndrome.
Osmotic fragility is increased in -
1) Sickle cell anaemia
2) Thalassemia
3) Hereditary spherocytosis
4) Chronic lead poisoning
General Pathology
Answer: 3
Osmotic fragility is increased in hereditary spherocytosis due to the abnormal shape and membrane stability of red blood cells.
A patient showing brownish pigmentation and with normal laboratory findings may be suffering from
1. Addison"s disease
2. Fibrous dysplasia
3. Neurofibromatosis
4. None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Brownish pigmentation with normal laboratory findings may indicate Addison's disease.
Agranulocytosis may involve early lesions of the oral mucosa and the gingiva that are non-spcific but resemble
1. Erythematous stomatitis
2. Acute herpetic stomatitis
3. Necrotizing ulcerating gingivitis
4. Non specific vesiculobullous stomatitis
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Agranulocytosis may resemble necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.
An abnormal resorption pattern in primary teeth, delayed eruption of permanent teeth and a large tongue are the features of
1. Addison"s disease
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Von-Recklinghausen disease
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Hypothyroidism is characterized by abnormal resorption patterns in primary teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth.
Bismuth intoxication is manifested as
1. Pigmentation in areas of inflammation
2. Burtonian line
3. Gingiva
4. Blackish line in mucosa
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Bismuth intoxication is manifested as pigmentation in areas of inflammation.