Random EMQs From Past Exams

La blood test

Sjorgen syndrome or thrombocytopenia

Ro blood test

Lupus, SLE, sjorgen syndrome

SBA

CPD, clinical governance/audit, paeds, OD, (adverse drug reaction, management of facial pain, management of ulcers, etc)

A 60-year-old female patient presents with chronic bilateral white striations on the buccal mucosa. There is no pain or dysplasia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Oral candidiasis
B. Frictional keratosis
C. Oral lichen planus
D. Leukoplakia
E. Aphthous ulceration

C

Which of the following is required as part of the enhanced CPD scheme introduced by the GDC?

A. Completion of 50 hours of verifiable CPD annually
B. Attendance at GDC-approved courses only
C. Submission of a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
D. Evidence of peer review after every learning activity
E. A minimum of 20 hours non-verifiable CPD per year

C

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to fluoride varnish application?

A. Egg allergy
B. Asthma
C. History of hospitalisation due to anaphylaxis
D. Uncontrolled epilepsy
E. Known allergy to colophony

B

A patient taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis needs an extraction. What is the primary risk that must be considered?

A. Drug-induced gingival enlargement
B. Severe bleeding
C. Osteoradionecrosis
D. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
E. Anaesthetic toxicity

D

How often should the autoclave be validated?
A. Daily  B. Weekly  C. Monthly  D. Annually  E. Every 3 years

D

How frequently should a dental practice conduct infection control audits?
A. Annually B. Monthly C. Quarterly D. Bi-annually E. Every 3 months

A

Which of the following materials is suitable for high-level disinfection?
A. Glutaraldehyde B. Hydrogen peroxide C. Sodium hypochlorite D. Chlorhexidine E. Alcohol

A

The eruption of which permanent teeth is most commonly associated with early loss of primary teeth?
A. Premolars
B. Molars
C. Canines
D. Incisors
E. Second molars

B

A patient with an autoimmune disease presents with multiple bullae and ulcers in the oral cavity. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Pemphigus vulgaris
B. Lichen planus
C. Herpes simplex infection
D. Oral candidiasis
E. ANUG

A

Which of the following is most likely to cause a vesicular rash in the oral cavity? A. Herpes simplex virus
B. Human papillomavirus
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Coxsackievirus
E. Candida albicans

A

Which of the following diseases is often associated with the presence of oral lesions, including ulcers? A. Crohn’s disease
B. Systemic lupus erythematosus
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Hypothyroidism
E. Hypertension

A

Which of the following conditions presents with oral ulceration and is associated with systemic symptoms like fever and malaise? A. Herpes simplex
B. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
C. Pemphigus vulgaris
D. Oral lichen planus
E. ANUG

A

Which of the following is the most common oral manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? A. Oral ulcers
B. Gingival hyperplasia
C. Xerostomia
D. Oral candidiasis
E. Leukoplakia

A

What is the most common site for oral mucosal lesions in pemphigus vulgaris? A. Hard palate
B. Buccal mucosa
C. Floor of the mouth
D. Gingiva
E. Soft palate

B

Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in asthmatic patients?
A. Paracetamol B. Codeine C. Aspirin D. Amoxicillin E. Metronidazole

C

A common side effect of NSAIDs is:
A. Nausea B. Xerostomia C. Drowsiness D. Constipation E. Tinnitus

A

Which of the following drugs can cause a metallic taste?
A. Amoxicillin B. Metronidazole C. Amlodipine D. Lisinopril E. Paracetamol

B

Which of the following drugs can interact with metronidazole to cause a disulfiram-like reaction?
A. Aspirin B. Ibuprofen C. Alcohol D. Paracetamol E. Amoxicillin

C

Before a GA: stop eating, stop breastfeeding, stop drinking?

Eating: 6hr prior

Breastfeeding: 4hr

Drinking: 2hr

LA Types

Lidocaine: normal

Articaine: avoid in under 4s

Bupivacaine: long procedures

Mepivacaine: where adrenaline is contraindicated e.g. cardiac patients

Prilocaine: where adrenaline is contraindicated e.g. pregnancy

A 33-year-old woman complains of tremor, heat intolerance, and anxiety. You note her eyes appear prominent.

A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Cushing’s syndrome
C. Addison’s disease
D. Hypothyroidism
E. Hyperthyroidism
F. Hyperparathyroidism
G. Chronic kidney disease
H. Liver cirrhosis
I. Iron deficiency anaemia
J. Acromegaly
K. Myxoedema
L. Hepatitis B
M. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
N. Grave’s disease
O. Thyroid storm

E

A man presents with bronzing of the skin, fatigue, and postural hypotension.

A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Cushing’s syndrome
C. Addison’s disease
D. Hypothyroidism
E. Hyperthyroidism
F. Hyperparathyroidism
G. Chronic kidney disease
H. Liver cirrhosis
I. Iron deficiency anaemia
J. Acromegaly
K. Myxoedema
L. Hepatitis B
M. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
N. Grave’s disease
O. Thyroid storm

C