Chapter Four Oral Pathology For Dental Hygienist

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The most specific of the body's defense mechanisms against infection is

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The immune response

Front 2

Which statement is false?
A. The primary lesion of syphilis is called a chancre
B. The secondary lesion of syphilis occurs at the site of the inoculation with the organism
C. The tertiary lesion of syphilis is called a gumma
D. Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum

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B. The secondary lesion of syphilis occurs at the site of the inoculation with the organism

Front 3

Perioral lesions of impetigo may resemble

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Recurrent herpes simplex infection

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Which of the following is not associated with group A B-hemolytic streptococcal infection?
A. Tonsillitis
B. Syphilis
C. Scarlet fever
D. Rheumatic fever

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Syphilis

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Oral candidiasis is caused by a

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Yeastlike fungus

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Which statement is false?
A. Angular chelitis may be caused by Candida albicans
B. White lesions resulting from candidiasis may not rub off the mucosal surface
C. Erythematous candidiasis is usually completely asymptomatic
D. Denture stomatitis may be a form of oral candidiasis

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C. Erythematous candidiasis is usually completely asymptomatic

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Which type of infection is involved when normal components of the oral microflora can cause disease?

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Opportunistic

Front 8

The most characteristic clinical feature of herpes zoster in

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Unilateral distribution of lesions

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A cytologic smear may be helpful in the diagnosis of

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Candidiasis

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Which condition is not associated with Epstein Barr virus?
A. Hairy leukoplakia
B. Herpangina
C. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
D. Infectious mononucleosis

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B. Herpangina

Front 11

Which stage of syphilis is not contagious?

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Tertiary

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Which of the following is not associated with syphilis?
A. Mucous patch
B. Venereal disease research laboratories and fluorescent treponemal antibody
C. Dark field microscopy
D. Hypodontia

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D. Hypodontia

Front 13

Which microorganism causes tuberculosis

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Front 14

A positive skin reaction to PPD indicates

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Infection with the tuberculosis bacteria

Front 15

A specific clinical characteristic found in actinomycosis is

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sulfur granules present in exudates

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Which of the following is not a clinical characteristic of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
A. Painful gingiva
B. Xerostomia
C. Foul odor
D. Metallic taste

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B. Xerostomia

Front 17

Which of the following is associated with chronic osteomyelitis?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Paget disease
C. Radiation treatment involving bone
D. All of the above

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All of the above

Front 18

Which of the following is not associated with the development of oral candidiasis?
A. Antibiotic therapy
B. HIV infection
C. Xerostomia
D. Herpangina

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D. Herpangina

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Verruca Vulgaris

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is caused by a human papilloma virus

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Another name for a common wart is

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Verruca vulgaris

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What is caused by a papilloma virus and is considered an STD?

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Condyloma acuminatum

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Painful oral lesions, gingivitis, malaise and cervical lymphadenopathy in a child younger than 6 years old would cause the hygienist to suspect?

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Primary herpes simplex virus

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The most common form of recurrent herpes simplex infection is

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Herpes labialis

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The primary infection with the varicella-zoster virus is called

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Chickenpox

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Herpangina is caused by

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Coxsackie virus

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Antibody testing to determine is a person has been infected with HIV includes what tests?

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELIZA) and Western blot

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Which oral condition is and early sign of deficiency in the immune system and is commonly found in patients with an HIV infection?

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Candidiasis

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Hairy leukoplakia most commonly occurs on the

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Lateral surface of tongue

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Which of the following oral conditions is not a lesion associated with HIV or AIDS?
A. Candidiasis
B. Hairy leukoplakia
C. Kaposi sarcoma
D. Leukoedema

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D. Leukoedema

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LGE has specific characteristics that include spontaneous bleeding, petechiae on the attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa, and a band of erythema at the gingival margin. Which of the following statements is true?
A. these tissues respond well to scaling and root planning
B. Excellent oral hygiene and home care techniques will eliminate these gingival conditions
C. This condition will automatically develop into advanced periodontal disease in all HIV patients
D. Linear gingival erythema patients do not respond to scaling or oral hygiene techniques, the gingival condition exists independently of patient's oral hygiene status.

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D. Linear gingival erythema patients do not respond to scaling or oral hygiene techniques, the gingival condition exists independently of patient's oral hygiene status.