Question 1

Glossopyrosis is another term for

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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. E

Question 2

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

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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. B

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which antiviral agent is available without a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A) Acyclovir 
B) Valacyclovir 
C) Penciclovir 
D) Docosanol 
E) Famciclovir 
A) Acyclovir 
B) Valacyclovir 
C) Penciclovir 
D) Docosanol 
E) Famciclovir

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Actinic lip changes,if keratotic,are best treated with

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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 8

Which is the most potent topical corticosteroid?

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A) Hydrocortisone 
B) Triamcinolone acetonide (TA
C)  
C) Fluocinonide (Lidex) 
D) Clobetasol (Temovate) 
A) Hydrocortisone 
B) Triamcinolone acetonide (TA
C)  
C) Fluocinonide (Lidex) 
D) Clobetasol (Temovate)

Question 9

According to the Centers for Disease Control,a patient with active herpetic lesions should receive which type of dental care?

Accepted Answer

A) Any dental restorative work or periodontal care is fine. 
B) Periodontal care but not restorative work. 
C) Direct restorative work (amalgam,composite)and routine prophylaxis. 
D) Routine prophylaxis only. 
E) Emergency dental care or treatment for the lesions only. 
A) Any dental restorative work or periodontal care is fine. 
B) Periodontal care but not restorative work. 
C) Direct restorative work (amalgam,composite)and routine prophylaxis. 
D) Routine prophylaxis only. 
E) Emergency dental care or treatment for the lesions only.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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?

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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 12

Which is the most common drug associated with lichenoid-like eruptions?

Accepted Answer

A) Allopurinol 
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 
C) Nifedipine 
D) Captopril 
E) Procainamide 
A) Allopurinol 
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 
C) Nifedipine 
D) Captopril 
E) Procainamide

Question 13

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

Question 14

Candida albicans is a part of the normal oral flora.A decrease in occlusal vertical dimension (OVD)will often lead to angular cheilitis.

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

The ulcerated area of ANUG begins at the marginal gingiva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 25: Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Glossopyrosis is another term for

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

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

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

Which antiviral agent is available without a prescription?

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

Actinic lip changes,if keratotic,are best treated with

Which is the most potent topical corticosteroid?

According to the Centers for Disease Control,a patient with active herpetic lesions should receive which type of dental care?

Which of the following is recommended as a rinse for 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?

Which is the most common drug associated with lichenoid-like eruptions?

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

Candida albicans is a part of the normal oral flora.A decrease in occlusal vertical dimension (OVD)will often lead to angular cheilitis.

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

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 ulcerated area of ANUG begins at the marginal gingiva.

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.

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

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