MDS PREP
An abnormal resorption pattern in primary teeth, delayed eruption of permanent teeth and a large tongue are the features of
1. Addison"s disease
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Von-Recklinghausen disease
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Hypothyroidism is characterized by abnormal resorption patterns in primary teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth.
Disadvantages of using a GRID during radiography is
1. Increased patient exposure
2. Decreased exposure time
3. Increased secondary radiation fog to film
4. Reduces secondary radiation to film
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Using a GRID during radiography increases patient exposure due to the need for higher doses.
Osmotic fragility is increased in -
1) Sickle cell anaemia
2) Thalassemia
3) Hereditary spherocytosis
4) Chronic lead poisoning
General Pathology
Answer: 3
Osmotic fragility is increased in hereditary spherocytosis due to the abnormal shape and membrane stability of red blood cells.
Osmotic fragility is increased in -
1) Sickle cell anaemia
2) Thalassemia
3) Hereditary spherocytosis
4) Chronic lead poisoning
General Pathology
Answer: 3
Osmotic fragility is increased in hereditary spherocytosis due to the abnormal shape and membrane stability of red blood cells.
An etiological factor for macroglossia is
1. Atrophic glossitis
2. Oral submucous fibrosis
3. Syphilitic glossitis
4. Hurler"s syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
An etiological factor for macroglossia is Hurler's syndrome.
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.
Patient giving history of thrombocytopenic purpura reports for extraction. What could be the most common postoperative complication?
1. Oedema
2. Haemorrhage
3. Infection spreading through tissue spaces
4. Dry socket
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The most common postoperative complication in thrombocytopenic purpura is hemorrhage.
The Maximum penetration among the following is seen with which ray
1. Alpha
2. Beta
3. Gamma
4. Electron beam
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Gamma rays have the maximum penetration among the listed types of radiation.