Question 1

Pilocarpine is a(n)_____ agent that produces an increase in saliva.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenergic 
B)  antiadrenergic 
C)  cholinergic 
D)  anticholinergic 
A)  adrenergic 
B)  antiadrenergic 
C)  cholinergic 
D)  anticholinergic C

Question 2

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is sometimes referred to as a canker sore, is a common oral lesion occurring in approximately _____% of the population

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 B

Question 3

Acyclovir should not be used prophylactically to prevent minor outbreaks of herpes because excessive use may lead to resistant strains of herpes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  infection. 
B)  cancer therapy. 
C)  bisphosphonate therapy. 
D)  use of steroids. 
A)  infection. 
B)  cancer therapy. 
C)  bisphosphonate therapy. 
D)  use of steroids.

Question 5

Gingival enlargement is a side effect of some drugs. Corticosteroids are used for the treatment of this condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

Question 6

Which of the following agents is associated with gingival enlargement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlorhexidine 
B)  Cyclosporine 
C)  Angiotensin-receptor blocker 
D)  Clindamycin 
E)  Cyclobenzaprine 
A)  Chlorhexidine 
B)  Cyclosporine 
C)  Angiotensin-receptor blocker 
D)  Clindamycin 
E)  Cyclobenzaprine

Question 7

Long-term exposure of the lip to _____ can cause irreversible tissue changes known as actinic cheilitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  lipstick or lip gloss. 
B)  the sun. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  cold wind. 
A)  lipstick or lip gloss. 
B)  the sun. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  cold wind.

Question 8

The following agents are useful in the treatment of oral herpes lesions except one. Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diphenhydramine liquid 
B)  Acyclovir 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Viscous lidocaine 
E)  Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 
A)  Diphenhydramine liquid 
B)  Acyclovir 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Viscous lidocaine 
E)  Sodium carboxymethylcellulose

Question 9

The most common drug implicated in lichenoid-like eruptions is hydrochlorothiazide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is specifically recommended in the text as a rinse for ANUG?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phenol 
B)  Essential oil 
C)  Chlorhexidine gluconate 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide 
A)  Phenol 
B)  Essential oil 
C)  Chlorhexidine gluconate 
D)  Hydrogen peroxide

Question 11

The treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS)may include any of the following except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corticosteroids 
B)  Topical lauryl sulfate 
C)  Diphenhydramine 
D)  Amlexanox 
A)  Corticosteroids 
B)  Topical lauryl sulfate 
C)  Diphenhydramine 
D)  Amlexanox

Question 12

Which subtype of lichen planus is characterized by a white, lacelike pattern intersecting to form a reticular pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Striated 
B)  Plaquelike 
C)  Erosive 
D)  Hypertrophic 
E)  Idiopathic 
A)  Striated 
B)  Plaquelike 
C)  Erosive 
D)  Hypertrophic 
E)  Idiopathic

Question 13

Pericoronitis most commonly applies to partially erupted:

Accepted Answer

A)  incisors. 
B)  premolars. 
C)  first molars. 
D)  third molars. 
A)  incisors. 
B)  premolars. 
C)  first molars. 
D)  third molars.

Question 14

Chlorhexidine causes intrinsic discoloration of the teeth, whereas stannous fluoride causes extrinsic discoloration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both parts of the statement are true. 
B)  Both parts of the statement are false. 
C)  The first part of the statement is true; the second part is false. 
D)  The first part of the statement is false; the second part is true. 
A)  Both parts of the statement are true. 
B)  Both parts of the statement are false. 
C)  The first part of the statement is true; the second part is false. 
D)  The first part of the statement is false; the second part is true.

Question 15

Approximately _____% of the adult population has been exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 to 30 
C)  50 to 60 
D)  80 to 90 
A)  10 
B)  20 to 30 
C)  50 to 60 
D)  80 to 90

Question 16

Cheilosis can result from deficiencies of vitamins:

Accepted Answer

A)  B₁ and B₂. 
B)  B₂ and B₆. 
C)  B₆ and B₁₂. 
D)  B₉ and B₁₂. 
A)  B₁ and B₂. 
B)  B₂ and B₆. 
C)  B₆ and B₁₂. 
D)  B₉ and B₁₂.

Question 17

A decrease in vertical dimension is thought to contribute to angular cheilitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Glossopyrosis is another term for:

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic tongue. 
B)  pericoronitis. 
C)  Vincent infection. 
D)  bald tongue. 
E)  burning tongue. 
A)  geographic tongue. 
B)  pericoronitis. 
C)  Vincent infection. 
D)  bald tongue. 
E)  burning tongue.

Question 19

Actinic lip changes, if keratotic, are best treated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or greater. 
B)  acyclovir. 
C)  5-fluorouracil (5-FU). 
D)  topical steroids. 
E)  diphenhydramine. 
A)  sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or greater. 
B)  acyclovir. 
C)  5-fluorouracil (5-FU). 
D)  topical steroids. 
E)  diphenhydramine.

Question 20

Treatment of xerostomia consists of all of the following actions except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the medication or reduce the dose. 
B)  Prescribe an anticholinergic agent to stimulate an increase in saliva. 
C)  Prescribe artificial saliva. 
D)  Use fluoride trays and gels to counteract the formation of caries. 
E)  Use water or sugarless gum instead of gums, hard candies, and beverages containing sugar. 
A)  Change the medication or reduce the dose. 
B)  Prescribe an anticholinergic agent to stimulate an increase in saliva. 
C)  Prescribe artificial saliva. 
D)  Use fluoride trays and gels to counteract the formation of caries. 
E)  Use water or sugarless gum instead of gums, hard candies, and beverages containing sugar.

Exam 12: Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Pilocarpine is a(n)_____ agent that produces an increase in saliva.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is sometimes referred to as a canker sore, is a common oral lesion occurring in approximately _____% of the population

Acyclovir should not be used prophylactically to prevent minor outbreaks of herpes because excessive use may lead to resistant strains of herpes.

Most cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)are associated with:

Gingival enlargement is a side effect of some drugs. Corticosteroids are used for the treatment of this condition.

Which of the following agents is associated with gingival enlargement?

Long-term exposure of the lip to _____ can cause irreversible tissue changes known as actinic cheilitis.

The following agents are useful in the treatment of oral herpes lesions except one. Which one is the exception?

The most common drug implicated in lichenoid-like eruptions is hydrochlorothiazide.

Which of the following is specifically recommended in the text as a rinse for ANUG?

The treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS)may include any of the following except which one?

Which subtype of lichen planus is characterized by a white, lacelike pattern intersecting to form a reticular pattern?

Pericoronitis most commonly applies to partially erupted:

Chlorhexidine causes intrinsic discoloration of the teeth, whereas stannous fluoride causes extrinsic discoloration.

Approximately _____% of the adult population has been exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Cheilosis can result from deficiencies of vitamins:

A decrease in vertical dimension is thought to contribute to angular cheilitis.

Glossopyrosis is another term for:

Actinic lip changes, if keratotic, are best treated with:

Treatment of xerostomia consists of all of the following actions except which one?

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