Question 1

Antibiotics should be considered for the treatment of ANUG:

Accepted Answer

A)  for all patients. 
B)  for all adult patients but not for children. 
C)  only if the patient is running a fever. 
D)  only if the patient is immunocompromised or if evidence of systemic involvement exists. 
A)  for all patients. 
B)  for all adult patients but not for children. 
C)  only if the patient is running a fever. 
D)  only if the patient is immunocompromised or if evidence of systemic involvement exists.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions involves a focal immune dysfunction in which a decreased ratio of T-helper to T-suppressor/cytotoxic cells can be seen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveolar osteitis 
B)  Angular cheilitis 
C)  Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) 
D)  Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) 
E)  Geographic tongue 
A)  Alveolar osteitis 
B)  Angular cheilitis 
C)  Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) 
D)  Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) 
E)  Geographic tongue

Question 3

The etiology of aphthous stomatitis involves an immunologic component in which a significant role is played by:

Accepted Answer

A)  B lymphocytes. 
B)  T lymphocytes. 
C)  plasma cells. 
D)  monocytes. 
A)  B lymphocytes. 
B)  T lymphocytes. 
C)  plasma cells. 
D)  monocytes.

Question 4

The following statements are true of alveolar osteitis except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveolar osteitis occurs in 2% to 3% of all extractions. 
B)  Cigarette smoking increases its likelihood. 
C)  Alveolar osteitis is attributed to loss or necrosis of the blood clot at the extraction site. 
D)  Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended. 
E)  Diabetes is a predisposing factor. 
A)  Alveolar osteitis occurs in 2% to 3% of all extractions. 
B)  Cigarette smoking increases its likelihood. 
C)  Alveolar osteitis is attributed to loss or necrosis of the blood clot at the extraction site. 
D)  Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended. 
E)  Diabetes is a predisposing factor.

Question 5

Alveolar osteitis, or "dry socket," occurs in 2% to 3% of all tooth extractions, most commonly in the _____ region.

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular incisor 
B)  mandibular molar 
C)  maxillary incisor 
D)  maxillary molar 
A)  mandibular incisor 
B)  mandibular molar 
C)  maxillary incisor 
D)  maxillary molar

Question 6

The ulcerated area of ANUG begins at the marginal gingiva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A patient presents with an oral ulcer that begins at an interdental papillae. The condition most likely is:

Accepted Answer

A)  herpetic gingivostomatitis. 
B)  acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). 
C)  aphthous stomatitis. 
D)  pericoronitis. 
A)  herpetic gingivostomatitis. 
B)  acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). 
C)  aphthous stomatitis. 
D)  pericoronitis.

Question 8

Acyclovir ointment is the treatment of choice for primary and recurrent herpes labialis in immunocompetent patients. It is more effective than acyclovir cream in recurrent herpes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  The statements and the reason are both correct but not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is accurate. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  The statements and the reason are both correct but not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is accurate. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 9

The majority of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)are associated with patients taking corticosteroids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Antibiotics should be considered for the treatment of ANUG:

Which of the following conditions involves a focal immune dysfunction in which a decreased ratio of T-helper to T-suppressor/cytotoxic cells can be seen?

The etiology of aphthous stomatitis involves an immunologic component in which a significant role is played by:

The following statements are true of alveolar osteitis except which one?

Alveolar osteitis, or "dry socket," occurs in 2% to 3% of all tooth extractions, most commonly in the _____ region.

The ulcerated area of ANUG begins at the marginal gingiva.

A patient presents with an oral ulcer that begins at an interdental papillae. The condition most likely is:

Acyclovir ointment is the treatment of choice for primary and recurrent herpes labialis in immunocompetent patients. It is more effective than acyclovir cream in recurrent herpes.

The majority of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)are associated with patients taking corticosteroids.

Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic)Analgesics

Opioid (Narcotic)Analgesics and Antagonists

Antiinfective Agents

Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

Local Anesthetics

General Anesthetics

Antianxiety Agents

Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders

Adrenocorticosteroids

Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

Antineoplastic Drugs

Emergency Drugs

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Drug Abuse

Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements

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Exam 12: Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Antibiotics should be considered for the treatment of ANUG:

Which of the following conditions involves a focal immune dysfunction in which a decreased ratio of T-helper to T-suppressor/cytotoxic cells can be seen?

The etiology of aphthous stomatitis involves an immunologic component in which a significant role is played by:

The following statements are true of alveolar osteitis except which one?

Alveolar osteitis, or "dry socket," occurs in 2% to 3% of all tooth extractions, most commonly in the _____ region.

The ulcerated area of ANUG begins at the marginal gingiva.

A patient presents with an oral ulcer that begins at an interdental papillae. The condition most likely is:

Acyclovir ointment is the treatment of choice for primary and recurrent herpes labialis in immunocompetent patients. It is more effective than acyclovir cream in recurrent herpes.

The majority of cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)are associated with patients taking corticosteroids.

Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic)Analgesics

Opioid (Narcotic)Analgesics and Antagonists

Antiinfective Agents

Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

Local Anesthetics

General Anesthetics

Antianxiety Agents

Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders

Adrenocorticosteroids

Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

Antineoplastic Drugs

Emergency Drugs

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Drug Abuse

Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements

Filters