MDS PREP
Microscopically, the primary cells which characterize eosinophilic granuloma are
1. Fibroblasts
2. Histiocytes
3. Plasma cells
4. Epithelial cells
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The primary cells that characterize eosinophilic granuloma are histiocytes.
Prodromal symptomos precede 1 to 2 days before the onset of disease in
1) Viral fever
2) Erythema multiforme
3) Pemphigus
4) Pemphigoid
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Explanation: Prodromal symptoms are early signs that precede the full onset of a disease. In the case of viral fevers, patients often experience nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, fatigue, and low-grade fever 1 to 2 days before the more specific symptoms of the viral infection appear.
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.
Which of the following is not characteristic of congenital syphilis?
1. Ghon complex
2. Interstitial keratitis
3. Mulberry molars
4. Notched incisors
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Ghon complex is associated with primary tuberculosis, not congenital syphilis. The other options (interstitial keratitis, mulberry molars, and notched incisors) are indeed characteristics of congenital syphilis.
Abscess formation is particularly characteristic of infections with which of the following microorganisms
1) Viruses
2) Rickettsiae
3) Streptococci
4) Staphylococci
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Staphylococci are known for their ability to cause abscess formation due to their virulence factors.
Serum alkaline phosphatase levels are increased in
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
3. Paget"s disease
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Serum alkaline phosphatase levels are increased in Paget's disease.
Choose the false statement among the four
1. X-rays are ionizing rays
2. X-rays can be focused
3. X-rays cannot be seen or touched
4. X-rays can cause mutation
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
X-rays can be focused is a false statement; they cannot be focused in the same way as light.
The X-ray collimators commonly used in dentistry include the following except
1. Diaphragm collimator
2. Tubular collimator
3. Rectangular collimator
4. Square collimator
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Square collimators are not commonly used in dentistry.