OSCE (Test questions with correct answers) 2024

Name drugs that induce gingival hyperplasia/increase pocket depths. - Answer- - Ca+ channel blockers = amlodipine, verapamil, diltiazem - Anticonvulsants = phenytoin, dilantin, valproic acid - Immunosuppressive drugs = cyclosporine Large space (diastema) between #11 & #12. What do you do? A. Place implant B. RPD C. FPD (bridge) D. Do nothing - Answer- D. Do nothing Cauliflower-like lesion on the tongue is ____. - Answer- Papilloma What is the treatment for mucoceles? A. Prescribe corticosteroids B. Excise it & adjacent glands should be excised to prevent recurrence C. Must be biopsied for definitive diagnosis D. Antifungal medications - Answer- B. Excise it & adjacent glands should be excised to prevent recurrence What is the greatest problem (disadvantage) with resin bonded bridges (Maryland Bridge)? A. Staining B. Debonding C. Fracture D. Less tooth reduction - Answer- B. Debonding What is the greatest advantage of resin bonded bridges (Maryland Bridge)? A. Staining B. Debonding C. Fracture D. Minimal tooth reduction - Answer- D. Minimal tooth reduction Patient presents with Jaundice. Which of the following do they probably have? A. Cirrhosis B. Hepatitis A C. Hepatitis C - Answer- B. Hepatitis A Patient presents with jaundice. What is the proper thing to do? A. Start with the examination & complete a thorough diagnostic assessment B. Tell the patient to immediately go to the ER. C. Tell the patient to come back for treatment in 1 week, and you cannot treat them now. - Answer- C. Tell the patient to come back for treatment in 1 week, and you cannot treat them now. A patient has an allergic reaction to a barbiturate, how do you treat? A. Epinephrine B. Diphenhydramine C. Send to ER - Answer- B. Diphenhydramine (benadryl) Pt presents, upset with look of with canine and premolar area; spotted (pick up stains), pits and grooves on outer surface of teeth. Likely diagnosis: A. Hypoplasia B. Hyperplasia C. Abfraction D. Erosion - Answer- A. Hypoplasia