MDS PREP
The wavelength of X-ray photon depends upon
1. Milli amperage
2. Kilo voltage
3. Distance between source and object
4. Quantity of electrons in the cathod stream
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The wavelength of X-ray photons depends on the kilo voltage applied.
Badges should be worn by dental technician every
1. 1 month
2. 3 months
3. 6 months
4. 4 months
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Badges should be worn by dental technicians every 3 months to monitor radiation exposure.
A patient who has geen given tumoricidal dose of radiotherapy recently reports to dental clinic with painful carious exposed mandibular first molar with periapical abscess. The treatment of choice should be
1. Extraction of the offending tooth
2. Root canal treatment if possible
3. No treatment should be given
4. Incision and drainage of abscess
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Root canal treatment is the treatment of choice for a patient with a painful carious exposed mandibular first molar with periapical abscess.
The antecedents of Sq. cell carcinoma is/are:
1. Leukoplakia
2. Solar keratosis
3. Margins of long standing draining sinuses
4. All of the above
Pathology
Answer: 4
All of the listed conditions (leukoplakia, solar keratosis, and margins of long-standing draining sinuses) are known precursors to squamous cell carcinoma.
Gingiva is most commonly affected by deficiency of
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin B
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Gingiva is most commonly affected by a deficiency of Vitamin C.
The histopathology of osteopetrosis shows
1. Endosteal bone formation and lack of normal bone resorption
2. Periosteal bone formation and lack of normal bone resorption
3. Presence of numerous osteoclasts and a few osteoblasts
4. None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
The histopathology of osteopetrosis shows endosteal bone formation and lack of normal bone resorption.
Radiation-induced thyroid cancer is the result of which type of radiation
1. Somatic
2. Genetic
3. Teratogenic
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Radiation-induced thyroid cancer is the result of somatic radiation.
What is the role of vitamin D in calcium metabolism?
1) Increases renal excretion of calcium
2) Decreases absorption of dietary calcium
3) Activates absorption of dietary calcium
4) Inhibits bone resorption
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium metabolism by activating the absorption of dietary calcium in the intestines.