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#1 State PSC PYQ
The recommended IM dose for 6–12 years is 0.3 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline. For children aged 6 to 12 years experiencing anaphylaxis, the recommended intramuscular dose of 1:1000 adrenaline (epinephrine) is typically 0.3 mL.
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Suggested adrenaline dosage for children aged 6–12 years in anaphylaxis is:
1) 0.5 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline
2) 1 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline
3) 0.3 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline
4) 0.15 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline
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#2 State PSC PYQ
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder , Oral lichen planus shows consistent epidemiological association with hepatitis C virus infection, therefore screening for HCV is recommended during diagnosis.
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Which of the following systemic diseases is most commonly associated with oral lichen planus and should be considered during diagnostic workup?
1) Hepatitis C infection
2) Rheumatoid arthritis
3) Systemic lupus erythematosus
4) Crohn's disease
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#3 State PSC PYQ
Vicryl polyglactin 910 is resorbable; the others are non-absorbable. Silk, polypropylene, and nylon are all types of non-absorbable sutures
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Which suture material is absorbable?
1) Vicryl
2) Silk
3) Polypropylene
4) Nylon
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#4 State PSC PYQ
Direct splinting provides chairside immediate stabilization of mobile periodontally compromised teeth.
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What is a key advantage of direct splinting techniques in periodontal therapy?
1) Requires laboratory fabrication
2) Higher cost than indirect methods
3) Time-consuming
4) Immediate stabilisation of mobile teeth
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#5 State PSC PYQ
The paralleling technique in intraoral periapical radiography is based on the principle of using parallel lines and right angles to produce an accurate image of the tooth structure.This method requires the image receptor (film or sensor) to be positioned parallel to the long axis of the tooth being radiographed.To prevent image distortion (magnification or foreshortening), the central ray of the X-ray beam is then directed perpendicularly to both the image receptor and the long axis of the tooth.
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Principle behind paralleling technique in intraoral periapical radiography:
1) Film angled to tooth; ray perpendicular to tooth
2) Film parallel to long axis of tooth; ray perpendicular to both
3) Film parallel to long axis of tooth; ray perpendicular to both (duplicate from source)
4) Film perpendicular to long axis; ray at acute angle
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#6 State PSC PYQ
The technique records stress-bearing areas in functional form, non-stress-bearing areas in anatomic form, and helps obtain maximum peripheral extension. Recording non-stress-bearing areas in functional form is NOT one of its objectives.
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the fluid wax impression technique?
1) It is used to record the stress-bearing areas in functional form
2) It is used to record the non-stress-bearing areas in functional form
3) It is used to record the non-stress-bearing areas in anatomic form
4) It is used to obtain maximum extension of the peripheral borders of the denture
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#7 State PSC PYQ
  • Diatomaceous earth (an inert filler) is the largest component of alginate impression material by weight percentage. It makes up approximately 60% of the material.
  • Potassium alginate (the reactive component) is the next largest component, usually around 15-20%.
  • Calcium sulfate (the reactor) and sodium phosphate (the retarder) are present in smaller quantities.
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Which of the following is the largest component of an alginate impression material by weight percentage?
1) Diatomaceous earth
2) Calcium sulfate
3) Sodium phosphate
4) Potassium alginate
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#8 State PSC PYQ
The DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) index is used to measure both the prevalence and severity of dental caries in an individual. It quantifies the number of teeth that are decayed, missing due to caries, or filled, providing a comprehensive assessment of past and present caries experience. 
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Which of the following indices is used to measure both dental caries prevalence and severity in an individual?

  1. CPI index
  2. Plaque index
  3. OHI-S index
  4. DMFT index
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#9 State PSC PYQ
Ceramics offer superior aesthetics; therefore ‘‘low aesthetic quality’’ is not a disadvantage.
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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of ceramic materials for dental restorations?
1) High brittleness under tensile stress
2) High thermal conductivity
3) Difficulty in bonding to tooth structure
4) Low aesthetic quality compared to composites
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