MDS PREP
Reversible pulpitis change to irreversible pulpits primarily because of
1) Vascular strangulation
2) Reduced host resistance
3) Invasion of microorganisms
4) An increase in microbial virulence
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Reversible pulpitis changes to irreversible pulpitis primarily because of
invasion of microorganisms.
Reversible pulpitis is a condition where the pulp is inflamed but can
potentially heal if the causative agent is removed and the pulp remains vital.
Irreversible pulpitis, however, occurs when the inflammation is severe or
chronic, leading to irreversible damage to the pulp. The primary reason for this
progression is typically the invasion of microorganisms and their byproducts,
which can cause further inflammation and necrosis of pulpal tissue, making
healing unlikely.
In treatment of oral cancers, the fraction of total dose given in each appointment is in the range of
1. 150 rad
2. 300 rad
3. 400 rad
4. 500 rad
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
In the treatment of oral cancers, the fraction of total dose given in each appointment is typically around 150 rad.
What is a common symptom of low serum calcium levels?
1) Hypertension
2) Tetany
3) Hyperphosphatemia
4) Anemia
Tetany is a common symptom of low serum calcium levels, characterized by muscle cramps and spasms due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
Progenitor hematopoietic stem cells originate in -
1) Bone Marrow
2) Thymus
3) Lymph node
4) Spleen
General Pathology
Answer: 1
Progenitor hematopoietic stem cells originate in the bone marrow, where they differentiate into various blood cell lineages.
A patient requires tooth extraction from an area that has been subjected to radiation therapy. Which of the following represents the greatest danger to this patient
1. Alveolar osteitis
2. Osteoradionecrosis
3. Prolonged healing
4. Fracture of the mandible
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The greatest danger to a patient requiring tooth extraction after radiation therapy is osteoradionecrosis.
Penetration power of X-ray is measure of
1. Exposure time
2. Milliamperage
3. Kilovoltage
4. None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Penetration power of X-ray is primarily measured by kilovoltage.
Defect leading to thalassemia lies in -
1) Haemoglobin
2) Osmotic fragility
3) RBC membrane
4) Platelets
General Pathology
Answer: 1
The defect leading to thalassemia lies in the hemoglobin itself, specifically in the globin chain synthesis.
Leukaemia should be high on a list of differential diagnosis when which of the following is noted?
1. Spontaneous bleeding
2. Persistent headache
3. Epigastric pain
4. Chronic or acute arthralgia
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Spontaneous bleeding is a key indicator for considering leukemia in differential diagnosis.