Question 1

Which statement about malignant melanoma is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a benign counterpart known as the benign melanoma. 
B)  Most malignant melanomas arise on the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to chemicals such as benzene. 
C)  Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity is rare. 
D)  The most common intraoral location is the tongue. 
A)  It has a benign counterpart known as the benign melanoma. 
B)  Most malignant melanomas arise on the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to chemicals such as benzene. 
C)  Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity is rare. 
D)  The most common intraoral location is the tongue. C

Question 2

An ameloblastoma may appear as a _____ on radiographic images.

Accepted Answer

A)  unilocular radiolucency 
B)  multilocular opacity 
C)  unilocular or multilocular radiolucency 
D)  unilocular or multilocular radiopacity 
A)  unilocular radiolucency 
B)  multilocular opacity 
C)  unilocular or multilocular radiolucency 
D)  unilocular or multilocular radiopacity C

Question 3

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. A

Question 4

Bence Jones proteins are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  osteosarcoma. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  lymphoma. 
D)  multiple myeloma. 
A)  osteosarcoma. 
B)  leukemia. 
C)  lymphoma. 
D)  multiple myeloma.

Question 5

Clinical signs and symptoms of a pleomorphic adenoma include the following except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonulcerated lesion 
B)  Painless 
C)  Quickly enlarging 
D)  Dome-shaped mass 
A)  Nonulcerated lesion 
B)  Painless 
C)  Quickly enlarging 
D)  Dome-shaped mass

Question 6

The ameloblastic fibroma

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs most often in adults over 50. 
B)  occurs more commonly in males than females. 
C)  is most commonly located in the mandibular anterior region. 
D)  is most commonly located in the maxillary anterior region. 
A)  occurs most often in adults over 50. 
B)  occurs more commonly in males than females. 
C)  is most commonly located in the mandibular anterior region. 
D)  is most commonly located in the maxillary anterior region.

Question 7

Approximately _____% of patients with chondrosarcoma involving the jaws survive 5 years after the diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 8

How does an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor differ from a dentigerous cyst on radiographic images?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will not be associated with an impacted tooth. 
B)  It extends beyond the cementoenamel junction and can involve 50% to 60% of the root. 
C)  It will not form calcifications within the tumor, as does a dentigerous cyst. 
D)  It will not form a well-circumscribed radiolucency. 
A)  It will not be associated with an impacted tooth. 
B)  It extends beyond the cementoenamel junction and can involve 50% to 60% of the root. 
C)  It will not form calcifications within the tumor, as does a dentigerous cyst. 
D)  It will not form a well-circumscribed radiolucency.

Question 9

A benign tumor of bone is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoma. 
B)  osteogenic sarcoma. 
C)  chondroma. 
D)  carcinoma. 
A)  osteoma. 
B)  osteogenic sarcoma. 
C)  chondroma. 
D)  carcinoma.

Question 10

Where do most cases of papilloma occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard palate 
B)  Buccal mucosa 
C)  Soft palate or tongue 
D)  Retromolar area 
A)  Hard palate 
B)  Buccal mucosa 
C)  Soft palate or tongue 
D)  Retromolar area

Question 11

Leukoplakia cannot be diagnosed clinically as a specific disease; therefore, it must often be examined in a laboratory setting. When examined microscopically, leukoplakia may reveal the following except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
B)  Hemangioma 
C)  Epithelial dysplasia 
D)  Premalignant condition 
A)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
B)  Hemangioma 
C)  Epithelial dysplasia 
D)  Premalignant condition

Question 12

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

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 13

The multiple myeloma is a benign proliferation of plasma cells that produce large amounts of immunoglobulin. Patients usually experience bone pain and swelling.

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 14

All carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which 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 15

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

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 16

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear anywhere in the oral cavity; where is the most common site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Floor of the mouth 
B)  Gingiva 
C)  Retromolar pad 
D)  Midline of the hard palate 
A)  Floor of the mouth 
B)  Gingiva 
C)  Retromolar pad 
D)  Midline of the hard palate

Question 17

The adenoid cystic carcinoma is

Accepted Answer

A)  a benign tumor of salivary gland origin. 
B)  well encapsulated and does not infiltrate surrounding tissue. 
C)  most commonly seen intraorally on the palate. 
D)  painless. 
A)  a benign tumor of salivary gland origin. 
B)  well encapsulated and does not infiltrate surrounding tissue. 
C)  most commonly seen intraorally on the palate. 
D)  painless.

Question 18

MATCHING
For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided.
-Growth expands by invasion and replaces normal tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Benign 
B) Malignant 
A) Benign 
B) Malignant

Question 19

Most ameloblastomas are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior maxilla. 
B)  posterior maxilla. 
C)  anterior mandible. 
D)  posterior mandible. 
A)  anterior maxilla. 
B)  posterior maxilla. 
C)  anterior mandible. 
D)  posterior mandible.

Question 20

Which is the false statement about basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  It often occurs in white adults with fair complexions. 
B)  It appears as a non healing ulcer with rolled borders. 
C)  It is usually seen on the skin of the face. 
D)  It occurs intraorally. 
A)  It often occurs in white adults with fair complexions. 
B)  It appears as a non healing ulcer with rolled borders. 
C)  It is usually seen on the skin of the face. 
D)  It occurs intraorally.

Which statement about malignant melanoma is true?

An ameloblastoma may appear as a _____ on radiographic images.

Kaposi sarcoma is

Bence Jones proteins are associated with

Clinical signs and symptoms of a pleomorphic adenoma include the following except one. Which is the exception?

The ameloblastic fibroma

Approximately _____% of patients with chondrosarcoma involving the jaws survive 5 years after the diagnosis.

How does an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor differ from a dentigerous cyst on radiographic images?

A benign tumor of bone is called a(n)

Where do most cases of papilloma occur?

Leukoplakia cannot be diagnosed clinically as a specific disease; therefore, it must often be examined in a laboratory setting. When examined microscopically, leukoplakia may reveal the following except one. Which is the exception?

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

The multiple myeloma is a benign proliferation of plasma cells that produce large amounts of immunoglobulin. Patients usually experience bone pain and swelling.

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

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

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear anywhere in the oral cavity; where is the most common site?

The adenoid cystic carcinoma is

MATCHING For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Growth expands by invasion and replaces normal tissue.

Most ameloblastomas are located in the

Which is the false statement about basal cell carcinoma?

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

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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Exam 7: Neoplasia

Which statement about malignant melanoma is true?

An ameloblastoma may appear as a _____ on radiographic images.

Kaposi sarcoma is

Bence Jones proteins are associated with

Clinical signs and symptoms of a pleomorphic adenoma include the following except one. Which is the exception?

The ameloblastic fibroma

Approximately _____% of patients with chondrosarcoma involving the jaws survive 5 years after the diagnosis.

How does an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor differ from a dentigerous cyst on radiographic images?

A benign tumor of bone is called a(n)

Where do most cases of papilloma occur?

Leukoplakia cannot be diagnosed clinically as a specific disease; therefore, it must often be examined in a laboratory setting. When examined microscopically, leukoplakia may reveal the following except one. Which is the exception?

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

The multiple myeloma is a benign proliferation of plasma cells that produce large amounts of immunoglobulin. Patients usually experience bone pain and swelling.

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

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

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear anywhere in the oral cavity; where is the most common site?

The adenoid cystic carcinoma is

MATCHING For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Growth expands by invasion and replaces normal tissue.

Most ameloblastomas are located in the

Which is the false statement about basal cell carcinoma?

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

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters