Oral Pathology Final Exam with correct solutions

Which statement is FALSE? The primary lesion of syphilis is called a chancre. True The tertiary lesion of syphilis is called a gumma. True Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. True The secondary lesion of syphilis occurs at the site of inoculation with the organism Individuals with immune deficiency conditions are most susceptible to which of the following? Opportunistic infections Bell's Palsy is caused by paralysis of the muscles innervated by which one of the following nerves? Facial All of the following are possible oral manifestations of diabetes EXCEPT ONE. Which ONE is the EXCEPTION? Xerostomia . Yes Burning mouth syndrome. Yes Severe periodontal infections. Yes Periodontal abscesses. Yes Higher levels of dental biofilm Which of the following is most helpful in preventing transmission of the viruses that cause the common cold? Frequent hand hygiene Which of the following disorders would result from the overproduction of growth hormone after puberty? Acromegaly To determine the presence of blood dyscrasias, which one of the following would provide the most definitive information? Laboratory blood tests When an antifungal ointment or cream is applied (before any culture) to areas of angular cheilitis, which one of the following diagnosis categories is being used? Therapeutic A small circumscribed fluid-filled lesion usually less than 5mm in diameter that is elevated and protrudes above the mucosal surface is called a Vesicle A sessile-based lesion is Broad and flat A 4x5x1 oblong, papillary, firm lesion that is slightly pedunculated is located on the ventral tongue. Patient reports this lesion has been present for 5-6 years and it is asymptomatic. Which of the following clinical descriptors is deficient in the documentation of this lesion? Color The initial response of the body to injury is always the process of Inflammation Tzanck cells are seen in which condition? Pemphigus vulgaris Healing by secondary intention refers to healing of an injury when there is Clot forms at the wound and formation of scar tissue The amalgam tattoo represents amalgam particles in the tissue and is most commonly observed in the oral cavity on the Posterior gingiva and edentulous ridge