Question 1

Patients who have undergone radiation therapy for malignant tumors of the head and neck often experience severe xerostomia as a result of radiation damage to _____ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) oral mucosa 
B) striated muscle 
C) salivary gland 
D) tooth 
A) oral mucosa 
B) striated muscle 
C) salivary gland 
D) tooth

Question 2

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.

-Pleomorphic

Accepted Answer

A) Complete surgical removal without cutting into the lesion 
B) Deviating from the usual or natural type 
C) Confined to the site of origin without an invasion of neighboring tissues 
D) Tooth forming 
E) Occurring within bone
F)Occurring in various forms
G)Microscopic staining that is more intense than normal 
A) Complete surgical removal without cutting into the lesion 
B) Deviating from the usual or natural type 
C) Confined to the site of origin without an invasion of neighboring tissues 
D) Tooth forming 
E) Occurring within bone
F)Occurring in various forms
G)Microscopic staining that is more intense than normal

Question 3

The diagnosis of oral osteosarcoma is dependent on:

Accepted Answer

A) clinical examination. 
B) palpation. 
C) radiographic interpretation. 
D) patient symptoms. 
A) clinical examination. 
B) palpation. 
C) radiographic interpretation. 
D) patient symptoms.

Question 4

All of the following carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A) Adenoid cystic 
B) Basal cell 
C) Verrucous 
D) Squamous cell 
A) Adenoid cystic 
B) Basal cell 
C) Verrucous 
D) Squamous cell

Question 5

As a general rule, a patient should be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dermatologist to have a biopsy performed on any nonhealing ulcer of the skin or lips that has been present for more than:

Accepted Answer

A) twenty-four hours. 
B) ten days. 
C) three months. 
D) one year. 
A) twenty-four hours. 
B) ten days. 
C) three months. 
D) one year.

Question 6

A benign tumor of salivary gland origin is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) leiomyoma. 
B) lipoma. 
C) adenoma. 
D) papilloma. 
A) leiomyoma. 
B) lipoma. 
C) adenoma. 
D) papilloma.

Question 7

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral epithelium usually metastasizes first to the lymph nodes of the neck. Common distant sites include:

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys and spleen. 
B) lungs and liver. 
C) breast and lungs. 
D) liver and spleen. 
A) kidneys and spleen. 
B) lungs and liver. 
C) breast and lungs. 
D) liver and spleen.

Question 8

Sarcomas are _____ common than carcinomas.

Accepted Answer

A) ten times more 
B) three times more 
C) three times less 
D) ten times less 
A) ten times more 
B) three times more 
C) three times less 
D) ten times less

Question 9

The most common intraoral location for the pleomorphic adenoma is the:

Accepted Answer

A) parotid gland. 
B) submandibular gland. 
C) palate. 
D) floor of the mouth. 
A) parotid gland. 
B) submandibular gland. 
C) palate. 
D) floor of the mouth.

Question 10

Kaposi sarcoma is:

Accepted Answer

A) caused by a human herpesvirus. 
B) seen only in association with HIV infection. 
C) most often seen intraorally on the tongue. 
D) a malignant striated muscle tumor. 
A) caused by a human herpesvirus. 
B) seen only in association with HIV infection. 
C) most often seen intraorally on the tongue. 
D) a malignant striated muscle tumor.

Question 11

A benign cementoblastoma has all of the following radiographic characteristics except one. Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A) Well circumscribed 
B) Radiopaque 
C) Attached to root 
D) Multilocular 
A) Well circumscribed 
B) Radiopaque 
C) Attached to root 
D) Multilocular

Question 12

Which of the following choices represents characteristics of malignant tumors?

Accepted Answer

A) Encapsulated 
B) Ability to spread to distant sites 
C) Benign 
D) Cells resemble normal cells 
A) Encapsulated 
B) Ability to spread to distant sites 
C) Benign 
D) Cells resemble normal cells

Question 13

Which of the following statements about epithelial dysplasia is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is considered a malignant condition. 
B) Unlike squamous cell carcinoma, cellular changes in epithelial dysplasia may revert to normal if the stimulus, such as tobacco smoking, is removed. 
C) It presents clinically as an erythematous lesion and not a white lesion (leukoplakia). 
D) Lesions often arise on the hard and soft palate. 
A) It is considered a malignant condition. 
B) Unlike squamous cell carcinoma, cellular changes in epithelial dysplasia may revert to normal if the stimulus, such as tobacco smoking, is removed. 
C) It presents clinically as an erythematous lesion and not a white lesion (leukoplakia). 
D) Lesions often arise on the hard and soft palate.

Question 14

Epithelial dysplasia is a microscopy-based diagnosis; it indicates disordered growth and is considered a premalignant condition.

Accepted Answer

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

According to the TNM staging system for oral squamous carcinoma, T2, N1, M0 would mean tumor _____ cm in diameter, _____ palpable nodes, and _____ metastasis.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 2; ipsilateral; no distant 
B) 2 to 4; ipsilateral; no distant 
C) 2 to 4; contralateral; no distant 
D) 2 to 4; contralateral; distant 
A) less than 2; ipsilateral; no distant 
B) 2 to 4; ipsilateral; no distant 
C) 2 to 4; contralateral; no distant 
D) 2 to 4; contralateral; distant

Question 16

Which of the following salivary gland tumors has a "Swiss cheese" appearance under the microscope?

Accepted Answer

A) Pleomorphic adenoma 
B) Monomorphic adenoma 
C) Adenoid cystic carcinoma 
D) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma 
A) Pleomorphic adenoma 
B) Monomorphic adenoma 
C) Adenoid cystic carcinoma 
D) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Question 17

Basal cell carcinoma is a _____ tumor that _____ in the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) benign; occurs 
B) malignant; occurs 
C) benign; does not occur 
D) malignant; does not occur 
A) benign; occurs 
B) malignant; occurs 
C) benign; does not occur 
D) malignant; does not occur

Question 18

_____ means new growth.

Accepted Answer

A) Metastasis 
B) Neoplasia 
C) Hypertrophy 
D) Hyperplasia 
A) Metastasis 
B) Neoplasia 
C) Hypertrophy 
D) Hyperplasia

Question 19

The granular cell tumor:

Accepted Answer

A) most often occurs on the tongue followed by the buccal mucosa. 
B) appears as a painful, ulcerated nodule. 
C) occurs most commonly in children. 
D) occurs most often in men. 
A) most often occurs on the tongue followed by the buccal mucosa. 
B) appears as a painful, ulcerated nodule. 
C) occurs most commonly in children. 
D) occurs most often in men.

Question 20

Idiopathic leukoplakia:

Accepted Answer

A) is a malignant lesion of the oral mucosa. 
B) can be rubbed off with gauze squares. 
C) is caused by direct irritation, as in tobacco pouch keratosis. 
D) does not have a specific known cause. 
A) is a malignant lesion of the oral mucosa. 
B) can be rubbed off with gauze squares. 
C) is caused by direct irritation, as in tobacco pouch keratosis. 
D) does not have a specific known cause.

Patients who have undergone radiation therapy for malignant tumors of the head and neck often experience severe xerostomia as a result of radiation damage to _____ tissue.

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Pleomorphic

The diagnosis of oral osteosarcoma is dependent on:

All of the following carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which one is the exception?

As a general rule, a patient should be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dermatologist to have a biopsy performed on any nonhealing ulcer of the skin or lips that has been present for more than:

A benign tumor of salivary gland origin is called a(n):

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral epithelium usually metastasizes first to the lymph nodes of the neck. Common distant sites include:

Sarcomas are _____ common than carcinomas.

The most common intraoral location for the pleomorphic adenoma is the:

Kaposi sarcoma is:

A benign cementoblastoma has all of the following radiographic characteristics except one. Which one is the exception?

Which of the following choices represents characteristics of malignant tumors?

Which of the following statements about epithelial dysplasia is true?

Epithelial dysplasia is a microscopy-based diagnosis; it indicates disordered growth and is considered a premalignant condition.

According to the TNM staging system for oral squamous carcinoma, T₂, N₁, M₀ would mean tumor ___ cm in diameter, _ palpable nodes, and ___ metastasis.

Which of the following salivary gland tumors has a "Swiss cheese" appearance under the microscope?

Basal cell carcinoma is a _ tumor that _ in the oral cavity.

_____ means new growth.

The granular cell tumor:

Idiopathic leukoplakia:

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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Exam 7: Neoplasia

Patients who have undergone radiation therapy for malignant tumors of the head and neck often experience severe xerostomia as a result of radiation damage to _____ tissue.

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Pleomorphic

The diagnosis of oral osteosarcoma is dependent on:

All of the following carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which one is the exception?

As a general rule, a patient should be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dermatologist to have a biopsy performed on any nonhealing ulcer of the skin or lips that has been present for more than:

A benign tumor of salivary gland origin is called a(n):

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral epithelium usually metastasizes first to the lymph nodes of the neck. Common distant sites include:

Sarcomas are _____ common than carcinomas.

The most common intraoral location for the pleomorphic adenoma is the:

Kaposi sarcoma is:

A benign cementoblastoma has all of the following radiographic characteristics except one. Which one is the exception?

Which of the following choices represents characteristics of malignant tumors?

Which of the following statements about epithelial dysplasia is true?

Epithelial dysplasia is a microscopy-based diagnosis; it indicates disordered growth and is considered a premalignant condition.

According to the TNM staging system for oral squamous carcinoma, T2, N1, M0 would mean tumor _____ cm in diameter, _____ palpable nodes, and _____ metastasis.

Which of the following salivary gland tumors has a "Swiss cheese" appearance under the microscope?

Basal cell carcinoma is a _____ tumor that _____ in the oral cavity.

_____ means new growth.

The granular cell tumor:

Idiopathic leukoplakia:

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters

According to the TNM staging system for oral squamous carcinoma, T₂, N₁, M₀ would mean tumor ___ cm in diameter, _ palpable nodes, and ___ metastasis.

Basal cell carcinoma is a _ tumor that _ in the oral cavity.