MDS PREP
The prothrombin levels that is of concern to dentist extraction is
1. 20 % normal PT
2. 40 % normal PT
3. 50 % normal PT
4. 100 % normal PT
A prothrombin level of 20% normal PT is of concern for dental extractions.
X-rays were discovered in
1. Nov 1897
2. Oct 1985
3. Nov 1895
4. Nov 1890
X-rays were discovered in November 1895.
Which of the following is not a form of ionising radiation
1. Alpha-particles
2. Beta-particles
3. X-rays
4. Radiowaves
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Radiowaves are not a form of ionizing radiation.
Lichenoid reactions are mainly due to
1. Intake of certain drugs
2. Betel nut chewing
3. Cigarette smoking
4. Intake of alcohol
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Lichenoid reactions are mainly due to the intake of certain drugs.
Perleche is caused by
1. Decreased interdental space
2. Increased interdental space
3. Lack of Vit C
4. Trauma to the corners of the mouth
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Perleche is caused by increased interdental space, often due to angular cheilitis.
Giant cells are a characteristic histopathologic finding in
1. Aphthous ulcers
2. Aneurysmal bone cyst
3. Brown tumour of hyper parathyroidism
4. Dentigerous cyst
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Giant cells are a characteristic histopathologic finding in an aneurysmal bone cyst.
A patient who has geen given tumoricidal dose of radiotherapy recently reports to dental clinic with painful carious exposed mandibular first molar with periapical abscess. The treatment of choice should be
1. Extraction of the offending tooth
2. Root canal treatment if possible
3. No treatment should be given
4. Incision and drainage of abscess
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Root canal treatment is the treatment of choice for a patient with a painful carious exposed mandibular first molar with periapical abscess.
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.