MDS PREP
Instrument that detect pit and fissure caries is
1) Probe
2) Pigtail (curved cow horn)
3) Sickle scalar
4) Shepard"s crook
Conservative Dentistry
Answer: 4
What is the first X-linked immunodeficiency disease to have been recognized?
1) X-linked agammaglobulinemia
2) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
3) X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)
4) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
General Microbiology Answer: 1the first X-linked immunodeficiency disease to be recognized is X-linked agammaglobulinemia. It is a primary immunodeficiency disorder caused by a mutation in the X-chromosome-linked gene responsible for the production of antibodies (specifically, immunoglobulins), leading to a deficiency of B cells and impaired humoral immunity.
Commonest cause of thrombophlebitis in upper extremities is
1) Infection
2) Trauma
3) Intravenous infusion
4) None
Oral medicine
Answer: 3
What is the result of increased sympathetic nervous system activity on sodium and water reabsorption in the kidney?
1) Decreased sodium and water reabsorption
2) Increased sodium and water reabsorption in the PCT
3) Increased sodium and water reabsorption in the DCT
4) Decreased sodium and water reabsorption in the collecting ducts
E) No effect on sodium and water reabsorption
Sympathetic activity enhances sodium and water reabsorption in the PCT (proximal convoluted tubule) through increased activity of sodium pumps and sodium-potassium-2-chloride cotransporters, which helps in fluid and electrolyte retention.
Occlusal discrepancies in the natural dentition opposing a complete denture are eliminated
1) At the immediate possible appointment after diagnosis
2) At the time of insertion of the complete denture
3) If only discrepancies exist after wearing the CD
4) Correction is not necessary
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
Considering the growth of the face in all three planes, growth ceases last in which direction
1. Anteroposterior
2. Sagittal
3. Transverse
4. Vertical
Public Health Dentistry
Answer: 4
What of the following is characterized by left lower quadrant periumbilical pain in an elderly person, with the presence of fever, tender abdomen, leukocytosis, nausea, and vomiting?
1) Acute appendicitis
2) Diverticulitis
3) Gallstones
4) Pancreatitis
Diverticulitis is characterized by left lower quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis, especially in elderly patients.