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301.

Primary lesion in lichen planus is:___________?

A. Macule
B. Papule
C. Vesicle
D. Bulla
Answer» C. Vesicle
302.

Primary herpetic lesions involving the gingiva are most likely to occur during ages____________?

A. 1-5 years
B. 6-12 years
C. 13-16 years
D. They are likely to occur equally at any age
Answer» B. 6-12 years
303.

Primary antibody deficiencies are characterized by_____________?

A. Recurrent allergic reactions
B. Recurrent bacterial infections
C. Implicit allergic reactions
D. implicit bacterial infections
Answer» C. Implicit allergic reactions
304.

Presence of Verocay bodies and having predeliction for occurrence in the tongue are seen in _______________?

A. Granular cell myoblastoma
B. Neurilemmoma
C. Neurofibroma
D. Metaplasia
Answer» C. Neurofibroma
305.

Presence of Epstein Barr virus in hairy leukoplakia can be demonstrated using following methods EXCEPT_____________?

A. Tzanck smear
B. Polymerase chain reaction
C. In situ hybridization
D. Electron microscopy
Answer» B. Polymerase chain reaction
306.

Presence of epithelial Pearls in spinous layer of epithelium is characteristic of______________?

A. Carcinoma
B. Pre-cancer
C. Dysplasia
D. Metaplasia
Answer» B. Pre-cancer
307.

Premaxilla-premaxillary cyst_________________?

A. Nasoalveolar cyst
B. Nasopalatine cyst
C. Incisive canal
D. Globulomaxillary cyst
Answer» E.
308.

Premature exfoliation of deciduous teeth is seen in_____________?

A. Hypophosphatasia
B. Hypophosphatemia
C. Hyper phosphtasia
D. Hyperparathryroidism
Answer» B. Hypophosphatemia
309.

Precocious puberty is most characteristic of which of the following ?

A. Jaffe’s syndrome
B. Monostotic fibrous dysplasia
C. Abright’s syndrome
D. Osteogenesi imperfecta
Answer» D. Osteogenesi imperfecta
310.

Precancerous potential in plummer-vinson’s syndrome may be due to change in the epithelium like_____________?

A. Atrophy
B. Hypertrophy
C. Acanthosis
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Hypertrophy
311.

Preauricular pain, grating sensation and partial trismus are the symptons of______________?

A. TMJ fibrous ankylosis
B. TMJ bony ankylosis
C. TMJ pain dysfurction symdnome
D. Ear infection
Answer» D. Ear infection
312.

Port wine stains are seen in______________?

A. Nevus
B. Haemangioma
C. Melanoma
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Melanoma
313.

Port wine stain in characteristic feature of __________________?

A. Peutz Jegers Syndrome
B. Sturge Weber Syndrome
C. Albright’s Syndrome
D. Lymphangioma
Answer» C. Albright’s Syndrome
314.

Polydactyly, craniosynostosis, late closure of fontanelles is a feature of_______________?

A. Apert’s syndrome
B. Crouzon’s syndrome
C. Pierre robin syndrome
D. Down syndrome
Answer» B. Crouzon’s syndrome
315.

Plummer – vinson syndrome________________?

A. Is due to folic acid deficiency
B. common in males
C. Not associated with oral premalignancy
D. Strong association with post-cricoid carcinoma
Answer» C. Not associated with oral premalignancy
316.

Pleomorphic adenoma arises from______________?

A. Myoepithelial cells
B. Aciner cells
C. Connective tissue
D. Stem cells
Answer» B. Aciner cells
317.

Pleomorphic adenoma is______________?

A. a teratomatous tumour of the salivary gland
B. a neuroendocrine cell tumour
C. multiple ectopic tissue proliferating in the salivary gland
D. myoepithelial or ductal reserve cell origin
Answer» C. multiple ectopic tissue proliferating in the salivary gland
318.

Plaque microflora can-split carbohydrates. What does it means?

A. Sacchrolytic
B. Saprophytic
C. Virulant
D. Avirulant
Answer» B. Saprophytic
319.

Plasma cell tumour of bones with B-lymphocytic origin is ______________?

A. Plasmacytoma
B. Multiple myeloma
C. Burkitt’s lymphoma
D. None of the above
E. Both A & B
Answer» F.
320.

Pioneer bacteria in dental caries are in_____________?

A. Enamel
B. Dentin
C. Pulp
D. Cementum
Answer» C. Pulp
321.

Pinpoint hemorrhages of < 1cm diameter are known as_______________?

A. Petechiae
B. Ecchymoses
C. Purpura
D. Pustules
Answer» B. Ecchymoses
322.

Pink’s disease is due to_______________?

A. Toxicity of silver
B. Toxicity of Mercury
C. Toxicity of lead
D. Toxicity of Tetracycline
Answer» C. Toxicity of lead
323.

Pindborg tumor arises from:_________?

A. Basal layer of cells
B. Stratum intermedium
C. Stratum corneum
D. Dental lamina
E. Both B & D
Answer» F.
324.

Pigmentation occurs in oral cavity and skin in all of the following except_______________?

A. Peutz-jeghers syndrome
B. Addision’s syndrome
C. Cushing syndrome
D. Albright syndrome
Answer» D. Albright syndrome
325.

Pierre Robin syndrome is associated with______________?

A. Micrognathia
B. Cleft of the lip and plate
C. Tetrology of fallot
D. Syndactally
Answer» B. Cleft of the lip and plate
326.

phycomycosis is also called______________?

A. Botryomycosis
B. Coccidiomycosis
C. phytomycosis
D. Mucormycosis
Answer» E.
327.

Phleboliths are seen in___________________?

A. Dental pulp
B. Salivary Gland duct
C. Cavernous Hemangiomas
D. Subepithelial Bulla
Answer» D. Subepithelial Bulla
328.

Phelogmon is a:__________?

A. Sexually transmitted disease
B. Type of cellulites
C. Type of osteomyelitis
D. Venereal disease
Answer» C. Type of osteomyelitis
329.

Petechial hemorrhage is seen in________________?

A. cyclic neutropenia
B. agranulocytosis
C. pernicious anemia
D. thrombocytopenic purpura
Answer» E.
330.

Persons with the greatest risk of oral cancer_______________?

A. Have a poor oro-dental hygiene, nutritional deficiencies and are chronic alcoholics
B. Are middle aged have a poor oro-dental hygiene and regularly use tabacco
C. Are old, chronic alcoholics and regularly and regularly use tobacco
D. Are young, have poor oro-dental hygiene and are heavy smokers
Answer» D. Are young, have poor oro-dental hygiene and are heavy smokers
331.

Pernicious anemia is______________?

A. insufficient production of red cells
B. Improper maturation of red cells
C. can be correct by tablets of folic acid alone
D. can be correct by iron supplement
Answer» C. can be correct by tablets of folic acid alone
332.

Perleche is caused by_____________?

A. decreased interdental space
B. increased interdental space
C. Lack of Vit-C
D. Trauma to the corners of the mouth
Answer» C. Lack of Vit-C
333.

Peripheral giant cell granuloma occurs most commonly on the_______________?

A. Gingiva
B. Alveolar ridge
C. Palate
D. Floor of the mouth
Answer» B. Alveolar ridge
334.

Perimolysis is_____________?

A. Tooth wear due to gastric secretion
B. Tooth wear due to bruxism
C. Tooth wear due to dentifrices
D. Peripheral blood cell destruction
Answer» B. Tooth wear due to bruxism
335.

Periapical cyst is usually preceded by:__________?

A. Periapical granuloma
B. Periodontal abscess
C. Periapical abscess
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Periodontal abscess
336.

Perception of taste even in absence of stimuli is known as_____________?

A. Ageusia
B. Dysguesia
C. Cocoguesia
D. Phantoguesia
Answer» E.
337.

Pemphigus is characterized by:____________?

A. Acanthosis
B. Acantholysis
C. Hyperorthokeratosis
D. Hyperparakeratosis
Answer» C. Hyperorthokeratosis
338.

Peg-shaped incisors which taper towards the incisal edge are typically seen in all of the following conditions EXCEPT______________?

A. Congenital syphilis
B. Rickets
C. Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
D. Supernumerary teeth
Answer» C. Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
339.

Paul Bunnell test is positive in______________?

A. Infectious mononucleosis
B. Multiple myeloma
C. Malignant nerves
D. Rubella
Answer» B. Multiple myeloma
340.

Patient comes with pain pharyngeal region and is having carcinoma of nasopharynx. The diagnosis is _____________?

A. Horner’s syndrome
B. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
C. Trotter’s syndrome
D. Eagles syndrome
Answer» D. Eagles syndrome
341.

Patient suffering form Eagle’s syndrome complains of__________________?

A. burning sensations in mouth
B. excessive salivation
C. Glossodynia
D. Dysphagia
Answer» E.
342.

Patient reports with discolored teeth bearing brown stains. The teeth glow fluorescent in UV light. The most likely diagnosis is____________?

A. Porphyria
B. Amelogenesis imperfecta
C. Hutchinson’s teeth
D. Tetracycline staining of teeth
Answer» E.
343.

Pathologic calcification is seen in:__________?

A. Scleroderma
B. Lichen planus
C. Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
D. Lupus erythematosus
Answer» B. Lichen planus
344.

PARULIS is an inflammatory enlargement seen in_______________?

A. End of sinus tract
B. Extraction Socket
C. Due to irritation from calculus / over hanging restoration
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Extraction Socket
345.

Parotid fatty change is sign of_____________?

A. Aging
B. Alcoholism
C. Malnutrition
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Malnutrition
346.

Papulovesicular oral lesions are seen in________________?

A. Measles
B. Herpangina
C. Rubelia
D. Hand foot and disease
Answer» C. Rubelia
347.

Papillomatous tongue is observed in____________?

A. Lymphangioma
B. Hyalinia cutus et mucosa syndrome
C. Fetal face syndrome
D. Tuberous scterosis
Answer» B. Hyalinia cutus et mucosa syndrome
348.

Pain, muscle tenderness, clicking or popping noise in T.M joint and limitation of jaw motion are the four cardinal signs and symptoms of_____________?

A. Costen’s syndrome
B. Traumatic arthritis of T.M J
C. Ostearthritis
D. Myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome
Answer» E.
349.

Pain due to acute irreversible pulpitis is:____________?

A. Spontaneous
B. Sharp- shock like
C. Lasting for short time
D. Continuous
Answer» B. Sharp- shock like
350.

Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic disease of the________________?

A. Prepubertal skeleton
B. Pubertal skeleton
C. Infantile skeleton
D. Adult skeleton
Answer» E.