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1.

Which of the following statements is true for MEN type ?

A. There is hyperplasia of parathyroid gland
B. Chromophobe adenoma of pituitary gland may result in acromegaly
C. Pancreatic tumours may produce gastrin, insulin glucagon, samatostain
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following structures are associated with bells palsy______________?

A. sub mandibular gland
B. Seventh cranial nerve
C. Temporomandibular joint
D. Glosso pharyngeal nerve
Answer» C. Temporomandibular joint
3.

Which of the following teeth is most likely to be congenitally missing ?

A. Maxi. central incisor
B. Mandibular canine
C. Mand. second premolar
D. Maxillary first premolar
Answer» D. Maxillary first premolar
4.

Which of the following tooth structure during formation is most effected due to Vit – A deficiency_____________?

A. Enamel
B. Dentin
C. Cementum
D. Periodontal Ligament
Answer» B. Dentin
5.

Which of the following ulcers are characteristically painless_______________?

A. Trauma
B. Tuberculosis
C. Primary syphilis
D. Herpes
Answer» D. Herpes
6.

Which of the following vitamin in associated with manifestations of neurological problem________________?

A. Vit A
B. Vit K
C. Folic acid
D. Cyanacobalamin
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following viruses are not implicated in human malignancies______________?

A. Epstein-Barr virus
B. Herpes simplex virus type I
C. HTLV 1
D. Papilloma virus
Answer» C. HTLV 1
8.

Which of the following would be seen in late HIV cases ?

A. Kaposi’s sarcoma
B. Oral hairy leukoplakia
C. Gingivitis/periodontitis
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the is the most common site for the occurrence of a basal cell carcinoma ?

A. Buccal mucosa
B. Hard Palate
C. Skin of the lower lip
D. Dorsum of the tongue
Answer» D. Dorsum of the tongue
10.

Which on of the following is a connective tissue tumour _______________?

A. Lipoma
B. Melanoma
C. Carcinoma
D. Papilloma
Answer» B. Melanoma
11.

Which one of the following is the cause of dilacerations ?

A. Trauma to the tooth germ during root development
B. Abnormal displacement of tooth germ during root development
C. Abnormal proliferation of enamel epithelium during tooth development
D. Abnormal displacement of ameloblasts during tooth formation
Answer» B. Abnormal displacement of tooth germ during root development
12.

Which sites are characteristically affected in Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

A. Liver, spleen, pancreas
B. Conjunctive, genitalia, oral mucosa
C. Oral mucosa, lacrimal apparatus, ears
D. Parotid gland, palate, conjunctive
Answer» C. Oral mucosa, lacrimal apparatus, ears
13.

Which syndrome consists of flushing, warmness and perspiration over the cheek and pinna of the ear on the side following the ingestion of highly seasoned food ?

A. Fanconi’s
B. Auriculotemporal
C. Horner’s
D. Cushin’s
Answer» C. Horner’s
14.

Which tooth in the permanent dentition is the most susceptible to dental caries ?

A. Maxillary 1st premolar
B. Maxillary 2nd molar
C. Mandibular 1st molar
D. Mandibular 2nd molar
Answer» D. Mandibular 2nd molar
15.

Which tumour does not occur in minor salivary gland ?

A. Pleomorphic adenoma
B. Adenocarcinoma
C. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
D. Warthin’s tumour
Answer» E.
16.

Which type of candidiasis is associated with leukoplakia is______________?

A. Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis
B. Acute atrohpic candidiasis
C. Chronic atrophic candidiasis
D. Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
Answer» E.
17.

Which virus given below is not a teratogenic virus ?

A. Rubella
B. Cytomegalovirus
C. Herpes simplex
D. Measles
Answer» E.
18.

White-lesion with definite precancerous potential __________________?

A. Leukoplakia
B. Discoid lupus Erythematosus
C. Lichen Planus
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Discoid lupus Erythematosus
19.

White patch is seen on the buccal mucosa consisting of pseudomycelium and chalmydospores with desquamated epithelium adjacent to it, the patient is suffering from epithelium adjacent to it, the patient is suffering from_____________?

A. histoplasmosis
B. cryptococcosis
C. candidiasis
D. coccidiomycosis
Answer» D. coccidiomycosis
20.

White radiating lines can be observed in case of lesions of:___________?

A. Lichen planus
B. Erythema multiforme
C. Pemphigus
D. Leukoplakia
Answer» B. Erythema multiforme
21.

White raised painless areas when on peeling exhibit painful erythematous areas in case of________________?

A. Oral thrush
B. Pemphigus vulagaris
C. Leukoplakia
D. Erythroplakia
Answer» B. Pemphigus vulagaris
22.

White rough pedunculated lesion on palate is most likely_______________?

A. Pleomorphic adenoma
B. Papilloma
C. Nevus
D. Fibroma
Answer» C. Nevus
23.

White, spongy, folded thick mucosa is seen in____________?

A. Oral hairy leukoplakia
B. Aspirin burn
C. White spongy nevus
D. Pseudomembranous Candidiasis
Answer» D. Pseudomembranous Candidiasis
24.

Wickham’s striae are seen in:__________?

A. Lichen planus
B. Leukoplakia
C. Leukoedema
D. Erythema multiformae
Answer» B. Leukoplakia
25.

Widely accepted theory of dental caries_____________?

A. Proteolytic theory
B. Proteolytic chelation theory
C. Acidogenic theory
D. Autoimmune theory
Answer» D. Autoimmune theory
26.

Xeroderma pigmentosum is characterized by:___________?

A. Autosomal dominant inheritance
B. Inability to repair sunlight induced damage to DNA
C. Irregular accemulation of melanin in the basal cell layer
D. Acanthosis of epithelium with elongation of rete ridges
Answer» C. Irregular accemulation of melanin in the basal cell layer
27.

Xerostomia, enlargment of salivary and lacrimal glands is seen in______________?

A. Sicca syndrome
B. Sjogren’s syndrome
C. Mickulicz’s disease
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
28.

“Xerostomia” is seen in all of the following EXCEPT in_______________?

A. Anticholinergic drugs
B. Dehydration
C. Sjogren’s syndrome
D. Oral sepsis
Answer» E.
29.

Yellowish discolouration of oral mucous membrane, skin and sclera of eye is______________?

A. Pernicious anemia
B. Sickle cell anemia
C. Chloromycin therapy
D. Carotinemia
Answer» E.
30.

Yellowish discoloration of teeth is seen in children fed on_____________?

A. High-protein diet
B. Tetracyclines
C. penicillins
D. Erythromycin
Answer» C. penicillins
31.

Which of the following statements about sjogren’s syndrome is incorrect______________?

A. MRI shows salt and pepper appearance
B. Lacrimal gland enlargement is common
C. Minor salivary gland biopsy is diagnostic test
D. Pilocarpine is the most useful and convenient drug in its treatment
Answer» C. Minor salivary gland biopsy is diagnostic test
32.

Which of the following statement is false in relation to myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome ?

A. Maily affects young females
B. is caused by muscle fatigue due to chronic oral habits are grinding and clenching
C. Treatment involves construction of occlusal guard and stress free emotional condition
D. The perioral musculature becomes hypotonic
Answer» E.
33.

Which of the following shows the presence of cholesterol crystals:___________?

A. Keratocyst
B. Periodontal cyst
C. Aneurysmal cyst
D. Hemorrhagic cyst
Answer» B. Periodontal cyst
34.

Which of the following salivary gland tumors has highest rate of malignant transformation?

A. Patrotid
B. Submanidbular
C. Sublingual
D. Minor
Answer» E.
35.

Which of the following represents soluble polysaccharide found in dental plaque and is formed from the fructose moiety of sucrose?

A. Levan
B. Dextran
C. Amlyopecting
D. Hyaluronic acid
Answer» B. Dextran
36.

Which of the following produces osteoblastic secondaries_____________?

A. Carcinoma lung
B. Carcinoma breast
C. Carcinoma urinary bladder
D. Carcinoma prostate
Answer» E.
37.

Which of the following periapical conditions is often associated with a vital pulp?

A. Apical cyst
B. Apical scar
C. Condensing osteitis
D. Chronic apical periodontitis
Answer» D. Chronic apical periodontitis
38.

Which of the following parotid malignancy shows perineural spread_______________?

A. Pleomorphic adenoma
B. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
C. Warthin’s tumor
D. Ductal papilloma
Answer» C. Warthin’s tumor
39.

Which of the following Orofacial pain is not associated with vascular origin ?

A. Cluster headache
B. Giant cell arteritis
C. Anaesthesia dolorosa
D. Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania
Answer» D. Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania
40.

Which of the following organisms is found in deep carious lesions rather than in incipient lesions ?

A. Streptococci
B. Lactobacilli
C. Veillonella
D. Bateroides
Answer» C. Veillonella
41.

Which of the following oral structures are not effected in leprosy_______________?

A. Gingiva
B. Tongue
C. Hard palate
D. Soft palate
Answer» B. Tongue
42.

Which of the following occurs most commonly on tongue ?

A. Lymphangioma and granular cell myoblastoma
B. Lipoma and fibroma
C. Neuroblastoma and lipoma
D. Lymphangioma and fibroma
Answer» B. Lipoma and fibroma
43.

Which of the following medications shortens the recovery period of primary Herpetic gingivostomatitis ?

A. Acyclovir
B. Ziduvidine
C. Kenalog in orabase
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Ziduvidine
44.

Which of the following may be a feature of acromegaly ?

A. Large tongue
B. Micrognathia
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Crowded teeth
Answer» D. Crowded teeth
45.

Which of the following lesions does not give blood on aspiration_______________?

A. Heamagioma
B. Static bone cyst
C. Central giant cell granuloma
D. Aneursycimal bone cyst
Answer» C. Central giant cell granuloma
46.

Which of the following lesions are seen in van recklinghausen’s disease of skin______________?

A. Hemangioma
B. Ameloblastoma
C. Neurofibroma
D. Giant cell fibroma
Answer» D. Giant cell fibroma
47.

Which of the following is wrong about keratocyst:

A. Haw low recurrence rate
B. Has low protein content
C. High recurrence rate
D. B and C
Answer» B. Has low protein content
48.

Which of the following is untrue about malignant melanoma ?

A. occurs with equal frequency in both sexes
B. Rare in children
C. Palate is the most common intraoral site
D. Is very painful
Answer» B. Rare in children
49.

Which of the following is unlikely to cause enamel hypoplasia ?

A. Rickets
B. Fluoride
C. Congenital syphilis
D. Cleidocranial dysostosis
Answer» E.
50.

Which of the following is the most serious and life threatening blood dyscrasias caused with a drug_______________?

A. Aplastic anemia
B. Megaloblastic anemia
C. Thrombocytopenia
D. Hemolytic anemia
Answer» B. Megaloblastic anemia