Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands Practice Questions

Question 1

A 67-year-old man with Parkinson disease has experienced an increasingly dry mouth for the past 3 months, and this interferes with eating and swallowing. He has noted dry eyes as well. On physical examination, he has minimal tremor at rest; there are no other abnormal findings. Laboratory studies show no detectable autoantibodies. Which of the following is the most likely cause for his findings?

Accepted Answer

Anticholinergic drug use

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Alcohol ingestion

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Candidiasis

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Sialadenitis with blockage of salivary duct

Question 2

A 20-year-old woman complains of a headache and discomfort in both sides of her jaw. Physical examination reveals enlarged parotid glands that are slightly tender on palpation. There is reddening of the orifice of Stensen's duct on intraoral examination; her temperature is 38.3°C, and the pulse rate is 80/min. Laboratory data show a hemoglobin level of 14 g/dL, a hematocrit of 40%, a white blood cell count of 11,000/mL, with 33% segmented neutrophils, 7% monocytes, and 60% lymphocytes. Which diagnostic test will help confirm the diagnosis of epidemic parotitis?

Accepted Answer

single blood test for specific immunoglobulin M (IgM)

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Blood test for immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies

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complete blood count

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viral throat swab

Question 3

A 45-year-old patient complained of pain on one side of the neck. She is afraid of eating food as it worsens the pain. An ultrasound of the salivary glands is shown below. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Sialolithiasis

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Salivary gland foreign body

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Cervical lymphadenopathy

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Osteoma of the floor of the mouth

Question 4

Oophoritis, Orchitis, Chipmunk cheeks seen in:

Accepted Answer

Mumps.

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Sialadenosis.

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Mucocele.

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Sialadenitis.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important infiltrate in rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Macrophages

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Dendritic cells

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CD4+ Helper cells

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Neutrophils

Question 6

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis mentions to her physician that after many years without dental problems, she has recently had seven dental caries filled. This finding suggests that she should be evaluated for which of the following diseases?

Accepted Answer

Sjogren's syndrome

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Polyarteritis nodosa

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Oral squamous cell carcinoma

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Systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 7

A patient with a recent upper respiratory infection develops worsening facial pain, purulent nasal discharge, and tenderness over the maxillary sinuses. Symptoms have now persisted for more than 10 days without improvement. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

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Corticosteroid

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Antihistamine

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Topical decongestant

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding Paget's disease of nipple are correct?

1. It represents benign pathology of nipple areola complex
2. It is eczema like condition of nipple and areola
3. Erosion of nipple is seen
4. Nipple biopsy is required for definitive diagnosis

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

2, 3 and 4

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2 and 4 only

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1, 2 and 3

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1, 3 and 4

Question 9

Allergic rhinitis treatment include all except

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

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Corticosteroids

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Surgery

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Avoiding allergen

Question 10

Statement 1 - A 59-year-old patient presents with flaccid bullae. Histopathology shows a suprabasal acantholytic split.
Statement 2 - The row of tombstones appearance is diagnostic of Pemphigus vulgaris.

Accepted Answer

Statements 1 & 2 are correct, 2 is not explaining 1

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct and 2 is the correct explanation for 1

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Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect

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