Deck 17: Oral Pathology

Question 1

Oral pathology is the study of disease in the oral cavity.Because this study is important for the dental assistant,which professional can diagnose pathologic conditions?

A)Registered dental assistant (RDA), during mouth mirror inspection
B)Registered dental hygienist (RDH)
C)Dentist or physician
D)All of the above

Answer 1

Dentist or physician

Question 2

A benign tumor is:

A)cancerous.
B)not life threatening.
C)a neoplasm.
D)both b and c.

Answer 2

both b and c.

Question 3

The study of oral pathology is important for the dental assistant so as to:

A)be able to diagnose pathologic conditions.
B)recognize the difference between normal and abnormal conditions.
C)check oral conditions for the dentist.
D)explain to the patient that he or she has cancer.

Answer 3

recognize the difference between normal and abnormal conditions.

Question 4

A general term that literally means "white patch" is:

A)candidiasis.
B)hyperplastic.
C)leukoplakia.
D)aphthous.

Question 5

A hereditary abnormality,in which there are defects in the enamel formation,is:

A)gemination.
B)fusion.
C)amelogenesis imperfecta.
D)ankylosis.

Question 6

An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing,grinding,and clenching of the teeth is:

A)bulimia.
B)bruxism.
C)attrition.
D)abrasion.

Question 7

Because the immune system of the patient with HIV is severely damaged,death is usually caused by:

A)lichen planus.
B)an opportunistic infection.
C)heart failure.
D)petechiae.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a drug that is a known teratogen involved in congenital malformations?

A)Aminopterin
B)Polychlorinated biphenyls
C)Rubella virus
D)Ionizing radiation

Question 9

The condition known as _____ refers to any teeth in excess of the 32 normal permanent teeth.

A)anodontia
B)macrodontia
C)microdontia
D)supernumerary teeth

Question 10

A(n) _____ is a malignant neoplasm that comes from bone.

A)osteoma
B)osteosarcoma
C)adenocarcinoma
D)leukemia

Question 11

When cells of the body divide and a deformity of a part of the body occurs,it is a(n) _____ disorder.

A)developmental
B)inherited
C)congenital
D)genetic

Question 12

Any tooth that remains unerupted in the jaws beyond the time at which it should normally erupt is referred to as:

A)abraded.
B)impacted.
C)ankylosed.
D)fused.

Question 13

A condition characterized by abnormally large jaws is:

A)micrognathia.
B)torus palatinus.
C)macrognathia.
D)macrodontia.

Question 14

The common term for an aphthous ulcer is:

A)canker sore.
B)cellulitis.
C)cold sore.
D)chapped lips.

Question 15

_____ is the general term used to describe inflammation and changes to the tongue.

A)Fissured tongue
B)Glossitis
C)Black hairy tongue
D)Geographic tongue

Question 16

Dental complications of oral piercings include:

A)metal poisoning from electrolysis of the metal structure of barbells and rings.
B)chipped teeth, broken teeth, and serious infections at the site of piercings.
C)excessive orthodontic maxillary palatal expansion.
D)impediment of salivary flow from major salivary glands.

Question 17

Which of the following types of lesions extends above the mucosal surface?

A)Blister
B)Ulcer
C)Erosion
D)Cyst

Question 18

A _____ diagnosis is made by providing treatment and seeing how the condition responds.

A)historical
B)clinical
C)radiographic
D)therapeutic

Question 19

Smokeless tobacco is associated with:

A)a high rate of precancerous erythroplakia, but not precancerous leukoplakia.
B)cancers of the pharynx and larynx, but not the esophagus.
C)low rates of oral cancer, because it is in the form of chewing tobacco or snuff.
D)an increased incidence of tooth loss from periodontal disease.

Question 20

A broad term for abnormal tissues in the oral cavity is:

A)tumor.
B)lesion.
C)cancer.
D)abscess.

Question 21

Which is the condition of tooth development where congenital absence of teeth is present in the human dentition?

A)Anodontia
B)Macrodontia
C)Microdontia
D)Supernumerary teeth

Question 22

The hereditary condition affecting the formation of dentin,found in both primary and permanent dentition,is called:

A)anodontia.
B)macrodontia.
C)microdontia.
D)dentinogenesis imperfecta.

Question 23

The body's protective response to irritation or injury is called:

A)inflammation.
B)erosion.
C)abscess.
D)hematoma.

Question 24

Radiation therapy can affect the major salivary glands and cause dry mouth.This condition is known as:

A)radiation caries.
B)smokeless tobacco.
C)cheilitis.
D)xerostomia.

Question 25

The abnormal wearing away of a tooth structure caused by a repetitive habit is known as:

A)bulimia.
B)bruxism.
C)attrition.
D)abrasion.

Question 26

In a ______ diagnosis,blood chemistries including other tests,such as urinalysis,are used to provide information that will lead to diagnosis.

A)laboratory
B)clinical
C)radiographic
D)none of the above

Question 27

When a suspicious lesion is present,tissue is removed from the lesion and sent to a pathology laboratory.This procedure is called ______ diagnosis.

A)clinical
B)surgical
C)microscopic
D)laboratory

Question 28

_______ is a superficial infection caused by the yeastlike fungus known as Candida albicans.

A)Glossitis
B)Black hairy tongue
C)Candidiasis
D)Cold sore

Question 29

___________ is a condition characterized by abnormally small jaws.

A)Micrognathia
B)Torus palatinus
C)Macrognathia
D)Macrodontia

Question 30

The type of cancer that affects the blood-forming organs and is characterized by oral symptoms that include hemorrhage and ulceration is known as:

A)leukemia.
B)cellulitis.
C)adenocarcinoma.
D)osteosarcoma.

Question 31

Personal,family,dental,and lesion histories are often useful in making which of the following types of diagnosis?

A)Clinical
B)Microscopic
C)Historical
D)Laboratory

Question 32

When a bright red line presents along the border of the free gingival margin in the oral cavity,this is a sign of what oral manifestation?

A)HIV gingivitis
B)Inherited disorder
C)Congenital disorder
D)Genetic disorder

Question 33

The condition is which abnormally small teeth are found is known as:

A)anodontia.
B)macrodontia.
C)microdontia.
D)supernumerary teeth.

Question 34

The normal wearing away of a tooth structure during chewing is known as:

A)attrition.
B)bruxism.
C)bulimia.
D)abrasion.

Question 35

An adverse effect of the inflammatory change in the oral mucosa showing a whitish appearance is called:

A)paresthesia.
B)glossitis.
C)cheilitis.
D)mucositis.

Question 36

Dentists can use up to _____ different sources of information to make an accurate and final diagnosis.

A)two (medical and dental histories)
B)four (historical, clinical, radiographic, microscopic)
C)six
D)eight

Question 37

Premature loss of primary teeth and shifting of developing teeth horizontally or any other abnormal position may lead to:

A)attrition.
B)impaction.
C)ankylosis.
D)bulimia.

Question 38

Negative effects on tooth development due to teratogens are caused by:

A)genetic factors.
B)environmental factors.
C)rubella virus.
D)ionizing radiation.

Question 39

A fluid or a semisolid fluid-filled sac is called a(n):

A)granuloma.
B)abscess.
C)cold sore.
D)cyst.