Deck 17: Oral Pathology

Question 1

Which of the following types of diagnoses is made by seeing how a condition responds to treatment?

A)Historical
B)Clinical
C)Radiographic
D)Therapeutic

Answer 1

Therapeutic

Question 2

Which of the following changes of the tongue is associated with smoking?

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

Answer 2

Black hairy tongue

Question 3

_______ is a condition characterized by abnormally small jaws.

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

Answer 3

Micrognathia

Question 4

_______ teeth are teeth in which the bone has fused to cementum and dentin.

A)Abraded
B)Impacted
C)Ankylosed
D)Ankyloglossia

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a benign tumor?

A)Sarcoma
B)Carcinoma
C)Neoplasm
D)Metastatic tumor

Question 8

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)high rates of precancerous leukoplakia and oral cancer.

Question 9

Why is it important for the dental assistant to be able to recognize the differences between normal and abnormal conditions that appear in the mouth?

A)To be able to diagnose pathologic conditions
B)To inform the dentist so a diagnosis can be made
C)To check oral conditions for the dentist
D)To explain to the patient that he or she has cancer

Question 10

Which of the following oral habits that results in loss of tooth structure is associated with stress or tension?

A)Attrition
B)Abrasion
C)Bruxism
D)Bulimia

Question 11

Which of the following terms is used to describe a disorder that is present at birth?

A)Developmental
B)Inherited
C)Congenital
D)Genetic

Question 12

A canker sore is a common term for:

A)an aphthous ulcer.
B)cellulitis.
C)an infection with oral herpes.
D)an infection with candidiasis.

Question 13

Which of the following is a malignant neoplasm that comes from the salivary glands underlying the oral mucosa?

A)Osteoma
B)Osteosarcoma
C)Adenocarcinoma
D)Leukemia

Question 14

Which of the following terms is used to describe congenital absence of teeth?

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

Question 15

________ is a hereditary abnormality,in which there is incomplete calcification or hardening of the enamel of a tooth.

A)Gemination
B)Fusion
C)Hypocalcification
D)Ankylosis

Question 16

Which of the following is (are)the primary dental complication of oral piercings?

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 is a broad term used to describe abnormal tissues in the oral cavity?

A)Tumor
B)Lesion
C)Cancer
D)Abscess

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common cause of death in an HIV positive patient?

A)Lichen planus
B)Infection
C)Heart failure
D)Cancer

Question 19

Which of the following professionals can diagnose pathologic conditions?

A)Registered dental assistant
B)Registered dental hygienist
C)Dentist or physician
D)More than one of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is a general term that means "white patch"?

A)Candidiasis
B)Hyperplastic
C)Leukoplakia
D)Aphthous

Question 21

Which of the following occurs when injury to the tissue is minimal and short-lasting and the tissue begins to repair quickly?

A)Acute inflammation
B)Chronic inflammation
C)Abscess
D)Hematoma

Question 22

A ______ diagnosis is based on the color,size,shape,and location of a lesion.

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

Question 23

Negative effects on tooth development due to chromosomal abnormalities are caused by:

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

Question 24

Evaluation of blood chemistry is useful in making which of the following types of diagnosis?

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

Question 25

Lack of jaw space can lead to:

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

Question 26

Loss of tooth structure due to bulimia is a form of tooth:

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

Question 27

A bright red line along the border of the free gingival margin characterizes which of the following oral conditions?

A)HIV gingivitis
B)Ecchymosis
C)Glossitis
D)Hematoma

Question 28

The condition is which a small,toothlike mass of enamel and dentin form within the lingual pit is called:

A)anodontia.
B)macrodontia.
C)dens in dente.
D)supernumerary teeth.

Question 29

Radiation therapy can cause decreased blood supply resulting in the death of bone known as:

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

Question 30

Teeth with ______ are opalescent and have an almost amber color.

A)microdontia
B)macrodontia
C)amelogenesis imperfecta
D)dentinogenesis imperfecta

Question 31

Which of the following is an inflammatory change in the oral mucosa following chemotherapy that shows a whitish appearance?

A)Lichen planus
B)Candida
C)Erythema
D)Mucositis

Question 32

In a ______ diagnosis,the personal history,family history,medical and dental histories,and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis.

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

Question 33

Normal wear of tooth structure caused by aging is called:

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

Question 34

The type of cancer that affects the bone is:

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

Question 35

What term is used to describe a benign bony growth that projects outward from the surface of a bone?

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

Question 36

When two or more possible causes of a condition are identified,a _____ diagnosis must be made.

A)surgical
B)differential
C)therapeutic
D)historical

Question 37

Which form of candidiasis is known as thrush?

A)Pseudomembranous
B)Hyperplastic
C)Atrophic
D)Erythematous

Question 38

Which of the following is a collection of pus in a specific area?

A)Granuloma
B)Abscess
C)Cold sore
D)Cyst

Question 39

Which of the following terms is used to describe abnormally large teeth?

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