OSCE EXAM 2026 CLINICAL TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A. Toxins produced by the biofilm. Answer: The edema present in
plaque induced gingivitis is caused by:
A. Toxins produced by the biofilm
B. Acids produced by the biofilm
C. Inorganic irritants
D. Organic irritant
◉ D. 15 seconds. Answer: According to the Centers for Disease Control,
a Dental Hygienist should wash his/her hands for how long inbetween
patients?
A. 1 Minute
B. 30 Seconds
C. 2 Minutes
D. 15 Seconds
◉ D. Concrescence. Answer: The phenomenon seen in the radiograph is
termed:
A. Distomolar
B. Kissing Molars
C. Mulberry molars
D. Concrescence
,◉ D. Zygomatic process. Answer: The radiopacity identified by the
yellow line is the:
A. Nasal Spine
B. Nasal Fossa
C. Maxillary Septum
D. Zygomatic process
◉ D. Anti-fungal. Answer: Which medication should be prescribed to
treat the condition pictured:
A. Anti-hystamine
B. Anti-bacterial
C. Anti-psychotics
D. Anti-fungal
◉ D. Orthostatic Hypotension. Answer: A patient taking HCTZ
(Hydrochlorothiazide) is at risk for:
A. Hypersalivation
B. Bradycardia
C. Candiadisis
D. Orthostatic Hypotension
◉ C. Delayed wound healing. Answer: Which of the following post-
operative complications is associated with prednisone use?
, A. Trismus
B. Hyposalivation
C. Delayed wound healing
D. Hypersalivation
◉ B. 2 grams Amoxicillin. Answer: According to the American Heart
Association, what is the standard premedication dose for: A patient with
a history of infective endocarditis with no known drug allergies
(NKDA).
A. 2 grams Cephalexin
B. 2 grams Amoxicillin
C. 50 mg Amoxicillin
D. 600 mg Clindamycin
◉ A. Miosis. Answer: What is the term for pinpoint pupils?
A. Miosis
B. Dipoplia
C. Nystagmus
D. Hydriasis
◉ B. Bidigital. Answer: Manual examination of the lips using the finger
and thumb is which type of palpation?
A. Bilateral
B. Bidigital
PAPER QUESTIONS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A. Toxins produced by the biofilm. Answer: The edema present in
plaque induced gingivitis is caused by:
A. Toxins produced by the biofilm
B. Acids produced by the biofilm
C. Inorganic irritants
D. Organic irritant
◉ D. 15 seconds. Answer: According to the Centers for Disease Control,
a Dental Hygienist should wash his/her hands for how long inbetween
patients?
A. 1 Minute
B. 30 Seconds
C. 2 Minutes
D. 15 Seconds
◉ D. Concrescence. Answer: The phenomenon seen in the radiograph is
termed:
A. Distomolar
B. Kissing Molars
C. Mulberry molars
D. Concrescence
,◉ D. Zygomatic process. Answer: The radiopacity identified by the
yellow line is the:
A. Nasal Spine
B. Nasal Fossa
C. Maxillary Septum
D. Zygomatic process
◉ D. Anti-fungal. Answer: Which medication should be prescribed to
treat the condition pictured:
A. Anti-hystamine
B. Anti-bacterial
C. Anti-psychotics
D. Anti-fungal
◉ D. Orthostatic Hypotension. Answer: A patient taking HCTZ
(Hydrochlorothiazide) is at risk for:
A. Hypersalivation
B. Bradycardia
C. Candiadisis
D. Orthostatic Hypotension
◉ C. Delayed wound healing. Answer: Which of the following post-
operative complications is associated with prednisone use?
, A. Trismus
B. Hyposalivation
C. Delayed wound healing
D. Hypersalivation
◉ B. 2 grams Amoxicillin. Answer: According to the American Heart
Association, what is the standard premedication dose for: A patient with
a history of infective endocarditis with no known drug allergies
(NKDA).
A. 2 grams Cephalexin
B. 2 grams Amoxicillin
C. 50 mg Amoxicillin
D. 600 mg Clindamycin
◉ A. Miosis. Answer: What is the term for pinpoint pupils?
A. Miosis
B. Dipoplia
C. Nystagmus
D. Hydriasis
◉ B. Bidigital. Answer: Manual examination of the lips using the finger
and thumb is which type of palpation?
A. Bilateral
B. Bidigital
