NDEB Boards Exam Questions with
All Correct Answers
What is associated with osteogenesis imperfecta - Answer- brown teeth, brittle bones
and blue sclerae
Inflammation involving the bone marrow of the jaw caused by infection from a tooth or
the periodontium is called - Answer- osteomyelitis
Which anatomic space is most likely to be involved as a result of an apical infection of a
mandibular third molar - Answer- submandibular
Laboratory examination of the blood of a patient with an acute bacterial infection would
show - Answer- leukocytosis
Oral lichen planus has lesions which - Answer- histopathologically show lymphocytic
infiltration
swelling related to increased tissue fluid is called - Answer- edema
chronically inflamed submandibular lymph nodes are - Answer- firm
oral leukoplakia has the most favorable prognosis when it is - Answer- on the hard
palate
median anterior maxillary cysts are found - Answer- in the incisive canal
soft white elevated plaques of the oral mucosa are characteristic of - Answer-
candidiasis
the redness of an inflammatory lesion of oral mucosa is due to - Answer- increased
number of capillaries, increased size of capillaries, decreased thickness of epithelium
and decreased connective tissue elements
Which of the follow most appropriately describes a traumatic neuroma - Answer- A
slow-growing, hypersensitive nodule.
An occluded submandibular duct can be diagnosed by - Answer- History, palpation,
sialography, and occlusal radiographs
The typical history of a mucocele is - Answer- A trauma, swelling, rupture,
disappearance and recurrence
, Median palatine cysts are classified as - Answer- developmental
Lidocaine is chemically classifed as an - Answer- amide
Which cements chemically bond to enamel - Answer- polycarboxylate cement and glass
ionomer cement
early signs and symptoms of localized alveolar osteitis (dry socket) include - Answer-
Bad odor and pain
which is a principle of closed fracture management - Answer- immobilization of fracture
extraction of a tooth is contraindicated in a patient with - Answer- a factor VIII deficiency
.
( it is acceptable to work on a women with 4 months pregnant, a hypothyroid, and an MI
six months ago)
All of the following are side effects of prolonged tetracycline therapy - Answer-
Superinfection, photosensitivity , discoloration of newly forming teeth, gastrointenstinal
symptoms.
It does NOT cause vestibular disturbances
Loss of sensation over the distribution of the inferior dental nerve is a possible
complication from - Answer- removal of an impacted mandibular third molar or an acute
osteyomyelitis of the mandible but not from removal of a torus mandibularis
In a safe general anesthetic mixture the minimally acceptable percentage of oxygen is -
Answer- 20%
cardiac arrhythmias are most commonly seen during administration of - Answer-
halothane
Patient nausea during nitrous oxide administration is an indication that the patient -
Answer- has received the nitrous oxide too quickly
the first sensation lost after administration of a local anesthetic is - Answer- pain
protracted use of tetracycline may produce symptoms of vitamin K deficiency because
tetracycline - Answer- inhibits growth of intestinal bacteria
aminophylline is used to treat - Answer- COPD or Asthma
All Correct Answers
What is associated with osteogenesis imperfecta - Answer- brown teeth, brittle bones
and blue sclerae
Inflammation involving the bone marrow of the jaw caused by infection from a tooth or
the periodontium is called - Answer- osteomyelitis
Which anatomic space is most likely to be involved as a result of an apical infection of a
mandibular third molar - Answer- submandibular
Laboratory examination of the blood of a patient with an acute bacterial infection would
show - Answer- leukocytosis
Oral lichen planus has lesions which - Answer- histopathologically show lymphocytic
infiltration
swelling related to increased tissue fluid is called - Answer- edema
chronically inflamed submandibular lymph nodes are - Answer- firm
oral leukoplakia has the most favorable prognosis when it is - Answer- on the hard
palate
median anterior maxillary cysts are found - Answer- in the incisive canal
soft white elevated plaques of the oral mucosa are characteristic of - Answer-
candidiasis
the redness of an inflammatory lesion of oral mucosa is due to - Answer- increased
number of capillaries, increased size of capillaries, decreased thickness of epithelium
and decreased connective tissue elements
Which of the follow most appropriately describes a traumatic neuroma - Answer- A
slow-growing, hypersensitive nodule.
An occluded submandibular duct can be diagnosed by - Answer- History, palpation,
sialography, and occlusal radiographs
The typical history of a mucocele is - Answer- A trauma, swelling, rupture,
disappearance and recurrence
, Median palatine cysts are classified as - Answer- developmental
Lidocaine is chemically classifed as an - Answer- amide
Which cements chemically bond to enamel - Answer- polycarboxylate cement and glass
ionomer cement
early signs and symptoms of localized alveolar osteitis (dry socket) include - Answer-
Bad odor and pain
which is a principle of closed fracture management - Answer- immobilization of fracture
extraction of a tooth is contraindicated in a patient with - Answer- a factor VIII deficiency
.
( it is acceptable to work on a women with 4 months pregnant, a hypothyroid, and an MI
six months ago)
All of the following are side effects of prolonged tetracycline therapy - Answer-
Superinfection, photosensitivity , discoloration of newly forming teeth, gastrointenstinal
symptoms.
It does NOT cause vestibular disturbances
Loss of sensation over the distribution of the inferior dental nerve is a possible
complication from - Answer- removal of an impacted mandibular third molar or an acute
osteyomyelitis of the mandible but not from removal of a torus mandibularis
In a safe general anesthetic mixture the minimally acceptable percentage of oxygen is -
Answer- 20%
cardiac arrhythmias are most commonly seen during administration of - Answer-
halothane
Patient nausea during nitrous oxide administration is an indication that the patient -
Answer- has received the nitrous oxide too quickly
the first sensation lost after administration of a local anesthetic is - Answer- pain
protracted use of tetracycline may produce symptoms of vitamin K deficiency because
tetracycline - Answer- inhibits growth of intestinal bacteria
aminophylline is used to treat - Answer- COPD or Asthma
