3rd yr end posting

A 25-year-old medical student faints during a blood draw. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A. Orthostatic hypotension
  
  
  
  

• B. Cardiac arrhythmia

• C. Vasovagal syncope

• D. Hypoglycemia

When using a straight elevator, the fulcrum is usually placed against which structure?

• The adjacent tooth’s crown

• The alveolar bone

• The root of the tooth being extracted

• The soft tissue

Why is it important to assess a patient’s platelet count before performing extraction?

• A. To evaluate risk of infection
  

• B. To determine antibiotic requirement
  

• C. To assess risk of excessive bleeding
  

• D. To check for allergies

Which branch of the trigeminal nerve supplies sensation tip of the nose?

• A. Maxillary nerve
  
  
  
  

• B. Mandibular nerve
  

• C. Ophthalmic nerve
  

• D. Buccal nerve

Identify the instrument.

Name the principle for the above instrument.

• First Class Lever & Fulcrum

• Wheel & Axle

• Wedge

• Wedge & Fulcrum

The mandibular division (V3) of the trigeminal nerve carries which type of fibers?

• A. Sensory only
  

• B. Motor only
  

• C. Both sensory and motor
  

• D. Autonomic only

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the mandibular branch (V3) of the trigeminal nerve?

• A. Buccinator
  

• B. Orbicularis oris
  

• C. Masseter
  

• D. Platysma

Which of the following landmarks is not located on the medial surface of the mandible?

• A. Mental foramen
  

• B. Mandibular foramen
  

• C. Genial tubercle
  

• D. Lingula

Which of the following characteristics is most typical of pulpitis-related dental pain?

• A. Dull, poorly localized, worse on biting
  

• B. Sharp, shooting pain relieved by cold
  

• C. Throbbing pain, spontaneous, worsens at night
  

• D. Constant pain with swelling and pus discharge