TEST QUESTIONS

 

1. Which of the following disorders is least consistent with a history of acute, solitary ulceration?
   1. minor aphthous ulcer
   2. recurrent herpetic ulcer
   3. traumatic ulcer
   4. erosive lichen planus

    

2. What is the estimated seroprevalence of HSV-1?
   1. 25%
   2. 35%
   3. 45%
   4. 70%
   5. 95%

    

3. Recurrent erythema multiforme is commonly associated with shedding of:
   1. Epstein Barr virus
   2. cytomegalovirus
   3. herpes simplex virus
   4. none of the above

    

4. Which of the following steroid ointments has the highest potency?
   1. triamcinolone
   2. clobetasol
   3. fluocinonide
   4. betamethasone
   5. halcinonide

    

5. Recurrent intraoral herpetic ulceration occurs most commonly on the:
   1. palate and gingiva
   2. buccal mucosa
   3. labial mucosa
   4. tongue
   5. floor of mouth

    

6. Minor aphthous ulcers occur most commonly on the:
   1. heavily keratinized mucosa
   2. poorly keratinized mucosa

    

7. What estimated proportion of patients with pemphigus develop oral lesions before skin lesions?
   1. 10%
   2. 35%
   3. 60%
   4. 85%

    

8. Which of the following lesions is best characterized as "shallow irregular ulcer with raised white borders"?
   1. minor aphthous
   2. major aphthous
   3. erosive lichen planus
   4. pemphigoid
   5. herpetic ulcer

    

9. Systemic prednisone is the first line of therapy for:
   1. major aphthae
   2. recurrent HSV
   3. pemphigus
   4. histoplasmosis

    

10. A patient with a chronic, solitary ulcer on the tongue with no signs or history of trauma has not improved using palliative measures over two weeks. You should:
    1. prescribe clobetasol 0.05% ointment
    2. prescribe dexamethasone elixir
    3. prescribe acyclovir 400 mg q.i.d.
    4. prescribe penicillin or tetracycline
    5. obtain biopsy

     

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