MDS PREP
Letterer-Siwe disease is a disturbance of
1. Protein metabolism
2. Lipid metabolism
3. Mucopolysaccharide metabolism
4. Carbohydrate metabolism
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Letterer-Siwe disease is a disturbance of lipid metabolism.
Bite cells are seen in -
1) G6PD deficiency
2) SCA
3) Hereditary spherocytosis
4) Trauma
General Pathology
Answer: 1
Bite cells are characteristic of G6PD deficiency, resulting from oxidative damage to red blood cells.
A patient with a known peanut allergy experiences an anaphylactic reaction after accidentally consuming a food that contained peanuts. Which of the following medications should be administered immediately?
1) Oral antihistamine
2) Inhaled bronchodilator
3) Intramuscular epinephrine
4) Corticosteroids
Intramuscular epinephrine should be administered immediately in the case of an anaphylactic reaction.
Which of the following cell types show abnormal function when there is a history in a young adult of multiple arm and leg fractures following minor falls?
1) Granulocytic stem cells
2) Megakaryocytes
3) Plasma cells
4) Osteoclasts
Osteoclasts show abnormal function in conditions leading to multiple fractures, as they are responsible for bone resorption.
Which of the following skin lesions are correctly matched with the
1. Erythema multiforme-Steven-Johnson syndrome
2. Recurrent apthous ulcer-Bechet"s syndrome
3. Lichen planus greenspan"s syndrome
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Erythema multiforme - Steven-Johnson syndrome: Erythema
multiforme is a condition that can progress to Steven-Johnson syndrome
(SJS), which is a severe form of the disease characterized by extensive
mucosal involvement and skin detachment.
Recurrent aphthous ulcer - Behçet's syndrome: Behçet's
syndrome is an inflammatory condition that can present with recurrent oral
ulcers, including aphthous-like lesions, along with other systemic
manifestations.
Lichen planus - Grinspan's syndrome: Grinspan's
syndrome refers to a variant of lichen planus that is associated with
diabetes mellitus and can present with oral lesions.
The facial aspect of an intraoral film is determined by the
1. Anatomic landmarks
2. Concavity of the embossed dot
3. Convexity of the embossed dot
4. Curvature of the arch
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
The facial aspect of an intraoral film is determined by the convexity of the embossed dot.
When taking radiographs for children, exposure should be reduced by what percentage of that of adults?
1. 25 %
2. 50 %
3. 75 %
4. Same exposure
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Exposure for children should be reduced by 50% compared to adults.
A 45-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with complaints of blurry vision and headaches. Her blood pressure is 180/100 mmHg. An eye exam reveals the presence of retinal hemorrhages and exudates. Which of the following conditions is she most likely experiencing?
1) Diabetic retinopathy
2) Hypertensive retinopathy
3) Macular degeneration
4) Glaucoma
Hypertensive retinopathy is the condition characterized by retinal hemorrhages and exudates in a patient with high blood pressure.