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Which of the following is the least common site for the development of oral cancer?The tongue Floor of mouth Hard palate Lower lip - Correct Answer - Hard palate
Which of the following factors reduces the risk for caries in adults?Low socioeconomic status Existing tooth restoration A vegetarian diet Decreased salivary flow Low sugar diet - Correct Answer - Low sugar diet
Which of the following has been implicated in the development of recurrent aphthous ulcers?Trauma Vitamin C deficiency 1 / 4
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pg. 2 Sickle Cell Anemia Herpes simplex virus infection - Correct Answer - Trauma
What is the primary purpose of the lungs?Moving oxygen into the bloodstream Moving carbon dioxide into the bloodstream Fueling major organs like the brain and heart Providing the body with energy - Correct Answer - Moving oxygen into the bloodstream
Tanya is a 20 year old female who presents to your office with a painful mouth sore that has been present for three days. The sore developed spontaneously and has not changed since its appearance. Six months ago, she noticed similar sores that resolved spontaneously after two weeks. She denies fever or systemic symptoms.What is the most likely cause of Tanya's oral lesion?
Primary oral herpes Gingival trauma Coxsackie virus Aphthous ulcer - Correct Answer - Aphthous ulcer
Which of the following is true regarding Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers
(RAU)? 2 / 4
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pg. 3 These lesions commonly present as a single painful ulcer that resolves after two months.RAUs have been associated with vitamin deficiencies.Most lesions require immediate treatment with topical steroids.These lesions typically occur on keratinized mucosal surfaces such as the gingival and hard palates. - Correct Answer - RAUs have been associated with vitamin deficiencies.
Two months later Tanya returns with similar complaints. She has developed recurrent painful month sores that resemble her previous lesions. The lesions have been present for almost 2 weeks. In the past, her pain was minimal, but she now reports that it has become painful to eat, drink and speak. She has tried over the counter mouth rinses without much improvement.Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Refer Tanya to an oral surgeon for biopsy of her lesion.Prescribe Thalidomide.Prescribe topical steroids.Prescribe an antiviral medication. - Correct Answer - Prescribe topical steroids.
At what age do teeth typically begin to emerge in children?Before 6 months of age 6-15 months of age 3 / 4
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pg. 4 15-21 months of age 21-27 months of age - Correct Answer - 6-15 months of age
Oral cancer is most common in which area of the mouth?Hard palate Top of tongue Inside of cheek Posterolateral surface of tongue - Correct Answer - Posterolateral surface of tongue
When performing the "knee-to-knee" oral exam on a young child, in what position should the child start?Facing the examiner Standing up Sitting on the exam table Facing the caregiver - Correct Answer - Facing the caregiver
All of the following are needed by a primary care clinician to conduct a thorough oral exam on an adult EXCEPT?An exam light to illuminate key features in the mouth Tongue depressors to lift the lip and retract the cheek A mouth mirror to view the lingual surfaces of teeth Gauze pad to grasp the tongue - Correct Answer - A mouth mirror to view the lingual surfaces of teeth
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