Mouth/Tongue Disorders Quizizz

B

What is the preferred treatment approach for a peritonsillar abscess?

A. Antiviral medications

B. Needle aspiration or I&D

C. High-dose corticosteroids

D. Observation and hydration

3

An ulcerated lesion in the oral cavity should be sent for biopsy if it persists for more than _ weeks.

Aphthous Ulcer

What are these the characteristics of?

• painful

• small, round ulcerations

• yellow-gray centers surrounded by red halos

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

What is the most common type of malignancy of the larynx/pharynx?

Throat Culture

What diagnostic test is the gold standard to confirm a case of strep pharyngitis?

A

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for oral candidiasis?

A. good oral hygiene

B. use of dentures

C. corticosteroid use

D. immunocompromised state

Leukoplakia

Which disease has this pathophysiology: Hyperkeratosis occurring in response to chronic irritation

D

Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma?

A. ETOH and smoking

B. Chewing tobacco

C. HPV

D. Sun exposure

surgical excision

What is the treatment of choice for erythroplakia?

teenagers/young adults

Which group is most commonly affected by infectious mononucleosis?

Amoxicillin

What is the first-line antibiotic treatment for strep pharyngitis in individuals not allergic to penicillin?

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

Which virus is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis?

A

Which anatomical spaces are involved in Ludwig’s angina?

A. submandibular and sublingual spaces

B. parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal spaces

C. buccal and masticator spaces

D. Submental and pretracheal spaces

Airway obstruction

What is the most critical complication of Ludwig’s angina that requires immediate attention?

Dental infections

What is the primary cause of Ludwig’s angina?

D

What is the characteristic appearance of erythroplakia?

A. painful, white, rough patch

B. Painful, erythematous, hard patch

C. Painless, white, smooth patch

D. Painless, erythematous, velvety patch

Direct laryngoscopy

Which procedure is used to directly visualize the larynx for diagnosis of malignancies?