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43 Cards in this Set
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After arriving at a differential diagnosis, information from which one of the following categories will best establish a final or definitive diagnosis?A. Clinical
B. Historical C. Microscopic D. Radiographic |
C. Microscopic
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Which one of the following terms describes the base of a lesion that is stalklike?
A. Sessile B. Lobule C. Pedunculated D. Macule |
C. Pedunculated
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Radiographic diagnosis would contribute to the definitive diagnosis of all of the following except:A. Internal resorptions
B. Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia C. Odontomas D. A retained decidous tooth |
D. A retained decidous tooth
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When an antifungal ointment or cream is used to treat suspected angular cheilits, which one of the following diagnostic categories is being used?
A. Clinical B. Therapeutic C. Laboratory D. Differential |
B. Therapeutic
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A slow-growing, bony hard exophytic growth on the midline of the hard palate is developmental and hereditary in origin. The diagnosis is determined through clinical evaluation. You suspect:A. Torus palatinus
B. Mixed tumor C. Palatal cyst D. Nasopalatine cyst |
A. Torus palatinus
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Which one of the following occurs as an erythematous are, is devoid of filiform papillae, is oval to rectangular in shape, and is on the midline of the dorsal surface of the tongue?
A. Median rhomboid glossitis B. Geographic tongue C. Fissured tongue D. Lingual thyroid |
A. Median rhomboid glossitis
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These examples of exostoses are found on the lingual aspect of the mandible int he area of the premolars. They are benign, bony hard, and require no treatment. Radiographically they appear as radiopaque areas and are often bilateral. You suspect:
A. Retrocuspid papilla B. Lingual mandibular bone concavity C. Genial tubercles D. Mandibular tori |
D. Mandibular tori
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Which of the following conditions is a benign anomaly, has a diffuse gray-to-white opaque appearance on the buccal mucosa, and is most commonly seen in adult black individuals?
A. Leukoedema B. Linea alba C. Ectopic geographic tongue D. Lichen planus |
A. Leukoedema
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A small circumscribed lesion usually less than 1 cm in diameter that is elevated and protrudes above the surface of normal surrounding tissue is called a:
A. Bulla B. Macule C. Vesicle D. Papule |
D. Papule
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The identification of which of the following is not determined by clinical diagnosis?
A. Fordyce granules B. Tori C. Compound odontoma D. Retrocuspid papilla |
C. Compound odontoma
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The cause of supernumerary teeth is most likely:
A. Genetic B. Traumatic C. Cystic D. Systemic |
A. Genetic
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Which condition is most often seen on the buccal mucosa?
A. Melanin pigmentation B. Fordyce granules C. Nicotine stomatitis D. Angular cheilitis |
B. Fordyce granules
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Which cyst is often described as a radiolucency that scallops around the roots of the teeth involved?
A. Stafne bone B. Traumatic bone C. Radicular D. Residual |
B. Traumatic bone
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Which type of the following best describes the number of types of HPV? more than:
A. 35 B. 75 C. 100 D. 150 |
D. 150
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Which of the following is the body's initial response to injury?
A. The immune response B. The inflammatory response C. Repair D. Hyperplasia |
B. The inflammatory response
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During the inflammatory response, the first microscopic event is:
A. Dilation of the microcirculation B. Increased permeability of the microcirculation C. Formation of exudate D. Constriction of the microcirculation |
D. Constriction of the microcirculation
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The directed movement of white blood cells to the area of injury is called:
A. Pavementing B. Margination C. Chemotaxis D. Hyperemia |
C. Chemotaxis
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The macrophage has many functions. Which of the following is not a function of the macrophage?
A. Phagocytosis B. Removal of large foreign matter C. Removal of inhaled particles D. Formation of antibodies |
D. Formation of antibodies
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The process of phagocytosis during inflammation directly involves the:
A. Ingestion of foreign substances by white blood cells B. Escape of plasma fluids and proteins form the microcirculation into the surrounding tissues C. Displacement of white blood cells to the blood vessel walls D. Attachment of white blood cells to the blood vessel walls |
A. Ingestion of foreign substances by white blood cells
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During the process of inflammation, the second type of white blood cell to emigrate form the blood vessel into the injured tissue is the:
A. Neutrophil B. Red blood cell C. Lymphocyte D. Macrophage |
D. Macrophage
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Two days after injury, granulation tissue can be described as:
A. Immature vascular connective tissue B. Fluid in the form of exudate C. Dense avascular connective tissue D. Ulcerated tissue |
A. Immature vascular connective tissue
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Which statement concerning repair in the body is true?
A. Repair can be completed with the injurious agents present B. Functioning cells and tissue components are always replaced by functioning scar tissue. C. Repair always results in regeneration. D. The process of repair is initiated by the inflammatory response. |
D. The process of repair is initiated by the inflammatory response.
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Healing by secondary intention refers to healing of an injury when:
A. The incision has clean edges joined by sutures B. Only a small clot forms C. An infection form in the injured area D. There is increased formation of granulation tissue |
D. There is increased formation of granulation tissue
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Normal bone tissue repair in the body can be delayed by:
A. Maintenance of osteoblast-producing tissues B. Inadequate movement of bone tissue C. Drainage of an area of edema D. Reduction in the amount of tissue infection |
B. Inadequate movement of bone tissue
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Which of the following statements is false?
A. Attrition is the wearing away of tooth structure during mastication B. Bruxism is the same process as mastication C. Erosion is the loss of tooth structure resulting from chemical action. D. Abrasion is caused by mechanical, repetitive habits. |
B. Bruxism is the same process as mastication
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An aspirin burn in the oral cavity:
A. Occurs as a result of an overdose of aspirin B. Is usually painless C. Results from a misuse of aspirin D. Usually takes several weeks to heal |
C. Results from a misuse of aspirin
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Which of the following is the most common cause of a mucocele?
A. Acute inflammation B. Tumor formation C. Minor salivary gland duct trauma D. A sialolith |
C. Minor salivary gland duct trauma
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Which one of the following lesions would not occur on the gingiva?
A. Irritation fibroma B. Pyogenic granuloma C. Giant cell granuloma D. Epulis Fissuratum |
D. Epulis Fissuratum
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Which of the following may be a cause of external tooth resorption?
A. Caries B. Salivary gland dysfunction C. Chronic inflammation D. Medication |
C. Chronic inflammation
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The most common site for a mucocele to occur is the:
A. Floor of the mouth B. Tongue C. Buccal mucosa D. Lower lip |
D. Lower lip
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Epulis fissuratum results form irritation caused by:
A. A denture flange B. Denture adhesive C. Poor suction from the denture in the palatal vault D. An allergic reaction to the acrylic in the denture |
A. A denture flange
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Loss of tooth structure cause by chemical action describes:
A. Abrasion B. Internal resorption C. Erosion D. Attrition |
C. Erosion
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Which of the following cysts results when a tooth is extracted without removing the periapical cystic sac?
A. Radicular B. Primordial C. Residual D. Periodontal |
C. Residual
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The wearing away of tooth structure through an abnormal mechanical action defines:
A. Attrition B. Abrasion C. Erosion D. Resorption |
B. Abrasion
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Heavy plaque and calculus deposits, mouth breathing, orthodontic appliances, and overhanging restorations best describe some of the causative factors for:
A. Phenytoin (Dilantin) hyperplasia B. A reaction form nifedipine (Procardia) C. Irritation fibromatosis D. Chemical fibromatosis |
C. Irritation fibromatosis
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During examination of the dentition, the dental hygienist notes the presence of active wear facets. This indicates that the patient is:
A. Chewing too vigorously B. A bruxer C. A vegetarian D. Lip biting |
B. A bruxer
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The amalgam tattoo represents amalgam particles in the tissue and is most commonly observed in the oral cavity on the:
A. Lateral borders of the tongue B. Anterior palate near the rugae C. Floor of the mouth D. Posterior gingiva and edentulous ridge |
D. Posterior gingiva and edentulous ridge
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Which of the following drugs does not cause gingival enlargement?
A. phenytoin (dilantin) B. Cyclosporine C. Nifedipine (procardia) D. Tetracycline |
D. Tetracycline
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Which of the following might be identified on a radiograph?
A. Mucocele B. Sialolith C. Necrotizing sialometaplasia D. Chronic sialadenitis |
B. Sialolith
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All of the following are systemic manifestations of inflammation except:
A. Leukocytosis B. Fever C. Hyperemia and erythema D. Lymphadenopathy |
C. Hyperemia and erythema
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Which of the following is false concerning traumatic neuroma? It is:
A. Caused by an injury to a peripheral nerve B. Composed of nerve tissue completely surrounded by a fibrous connective tissue capsule C. Composed of a proliferation of small nerves D. Often painful |
B. Composed of nerve tissue completely surrounded by a fibrous connective tissue capsule
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Wedge-shaped defects at the cervical area of teeth define which of the following terms?
A. Erosion B. Abfraction C. Attrition D. Abrasion |
B. Abfraction
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A sialolith is:
A. A chronic inflammation of a salivary gland B. Acute inflammation of a salivary gland C. A pooling of saliva in the connective tissue D. A salivary gland stone |
D. A salivary gland stone
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