General and Oral Pato Derby's

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by

• A.

  gram-negative bacteria.

• B.

  Epstein-Barr virus.

• C.

  thermophilic fungus.

• D.

  gram-positive bacteria.

All of the following accurately describe aspects of inflammatory papillary hyperplasia of the palate EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A.

  Most often associated with partial or complete denture

• B.

  Also called palatal papillomatosis

• C.

  Varying degrees of inflammation

• D.

  Frequently becomes malignant with slight pain

During which stage does a periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia (cementoma) radiographically appear as a mixed a mixed radiolucent/radiopaque lesion?

• A.

  Early stage (osteolytic stage)

• B.

  Middle stage (osteoblastic stage)

• C.

  End stage

• D.

  Mature stage

Shingles (herpes) is caused by the same virus that causes

• A.

  cold sores.

• B.

  mononucleosis.

• C.

  mumps.

• D.

  chickenpox.

A localized purulent infection involving the marginal gingiva or interdental papilla that does not involve the underlying periodontium is called

• A.

  Ludwig’s angina.

• B.

  osteomyelitis.

• C.

  gingival abscess.

• D.

  pustule.

Which of the following is the primary cell involved in an acute inflammatory reaction?

• A.

  Monocyte

• B.

  Neutrophil

• C.

  Macrophage

• D.

  Plasma cell

The most numerous type of red blood cell is/are the

• A.

  leukocytes.

• B.

  platelets.

• C.

  erythrocytes.

• D.

  plasma.

Which of the following wound complications should be given first consideration?

• A.

  Infection

• B.

  Edema

• C.

  Inflammation

• D.

  Erythema

Odontogenic myxoma, an odontogenic neoplasm that originates from mesenchymal tissue of tooth germ

• A.

  form in postmenopausal women and men over age 60

• B.

  are located in the maxilla more frequently than in the mandible.

• C.

  are aggressive malignant lesions within bone

• D.

  radiographically appear as unilocular or multi-locular radiolucency; may have a “honeycomb” or “soap bubble” appearance.

Torus palatinus, an inherited, autosomal dominant condition appears

• A.

  at the junction of the hard and soft palates.

• B.

  in middle age, typically around aged 50.

• C.

  as a variety of shapes – nodular, lobulated, smooth (flat), spindle.

• D.

  radiolucent and malignant in radiographs.