MDS PREP
Palatal petechiae t are present in
1. hyperthyroidism
2. infectious mononucleosis
3. osteopetrosis
4. hypophosphatasia
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Palatal petechiae are often seen in infectious mononucleosis, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
Pain may be reduced in local anesthetic injections by
1. using a large diameter needle with a sharp tip
2. heating the anesthetic solution to 100°C before injecting
3. pulling tissue over the advancing needle rather than inserting needle into tissue
4. injecting and withdrawing as fast as possible
Oral Surgery
Answer: 3
The adams clasp is made of
1) 24 mil wire
2) 28 mil wire
3) 23 mil wire
4) 22 mil wire
Orthodontics
Answer: 2
What is the primary risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in hospitalized patients?
1) Age over 65
2) Prolonged immobilization
3) Obesity
4) Cancer
Prolonged immobilization, such as during hospitalization or after surgery, is a significant risk factor for the development of DVT. Other risk factors include age over 65, obesity, and cancer, but among hospitalized patients, immobilization is the most common precipitating factor for venous thrombosis.