DSE REMEMBERED EXAM EXAM NEWEST
2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
RWhat is hemolytic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which red
blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal
lifespan is over.
Hereditary Telegnastia is associated with what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fe
deficiency problems
Gave normal ranges and the patient's numbers for RBC, WBC, and platelets.
What is wrong? - CORRECT ANSWER-Leukemia because high WBC, sore lymph
nodes, and painful
gums (they give example of 14 y.o pt. w/ inflamed gingiva)
Arm rash - what drug caused it - CORRECT ANSWER-Penicillin allergy
,Patient was on penicillin for 2 weeks, their tongue is sore, what test do you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fungal test
Picture of a red painful tongue in an uncontrolled diabetic, what is it due to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Malnutrition
Biopsy the red and white portions of a mixed lesion - CORRECT ANSWER-
Most likely reason that sealants fail? - CORRECT ANSWER-contamination
There is an unconscious patient in your waiting room what is the first thing you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER-check breathing
What drug causes gingival hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Nifedipine
Cyclosporine
Large space (diastema) between #11 and #12. What do you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Leave alone
(no impalnts or bridges)
, Papilloma on tongue - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mucocele. How is this treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Excise with salivary gland
remnants
What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges - CORRECT ANSWER-
Debonding
How long before you can treat Hep A patient - CORRECT ANSWER-tx after 1
week (called Jaundice)
How should an allergic reaction to barbiturates on lip be treated? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Benadryl
Patient does not like look on canine (pictured), asked what it was - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypoplasia
Facial erosion due to acidic beverages - CORRECT ANSWER-
2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
RWhat is hemolytic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which red
blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal
lifespan is over.
Hereditary Telegnastia is associated with what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fe
deficiency problems
Gave normal ranges and the patient's numbers for RBC, WBC, and platelets.
What is wrong? - CORRECT ANSWER-Leukemia because high WBC, sore lymph
nodes, and painful
gums (they give example of 14 y.o pt. w/ inflamed gingiva)
Arm rash - what drug caused it - CORRECT ANSWER-Penicillin allergy
,Patient was on penicillin for 2 weeks, their tongue is sore, what test do you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fungal test
Picture of a red painful tongue in an uncontrolled diabetic, what is it due to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Malnutrition
Biopsy the red and white portions of a mixed lesion - CORRECT ANSWER-
Most likely reason that sealants fail? - CORRECT ANSWER-contamination
There is an unconscious patient in your waiting room what is the first thing you
do? - CORRECT ANSWER-check breathing
What drug causes gingival hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Nifedipine
Cyclosporine
Large space (diastema) between #11 and #12. What do you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Leave alone
(no impalnts or bridges)
, Papilloma on tongue - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mucocele. How is this treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Excise with salivary gland
remnants
What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges - CORRECT ANSWER-
Debonding
How long before you can treat Hep A patient - CORRECT ANSWER-tx after 1
week (called Jaundice)
How should an allergic reaction to barbiturates on lip be treated? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Benadryl
Patient does not like look on canine (pictured), asked what it was - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypoplasia
Facial erosion due to acidic beverages - CORRECT ANSWER-
