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1- The gland responsible for approximately 70% of saliva secretion

is:
a) Sublingual gland
b) Submandibular gland
c) Parotid gland
d) All of the above together
2- In xerostomia, glycerine paints are used to:
a) Chemical salivary stimulant
b) Avoid inflammation of mucosa
c) Antifungal paint for mucosa
d) None of the above
3- "Sialolithotripsy is used in cases of ductal strictures to widen the
duct lumen". This statement is:
a) True
b) False
4- Parenchymal damage of the gland due to a stone is managed by:
a) Stone removal
b) Sialolithiotomy
c) Sialadenectomy
d) Sialoendoscopy
5- Schirmer’s test is used to calculate tear production.
a) True
b) False
6- Treatment of mumps may include:
a) Antibiotics
b) Antipyretic
c) Sialogauges
d) Improve oral hygiene
7- Sialorrhea may be due to:
a) Sjogren syndrome
b) Radiation therapy
c) Neurological disorder
d) Tricyclic antidepressant
8- A patient came to your clinic complaining of flushing of the facial
skin and sweat during meals. He has a history of maxillofacial
surgery. This may be due to:
a) Hypoglossal nerve injury
b) Auriculo-temporal nerve injury
c) Lingual nerve injury
d) Facial nerve injury
9- A patient diagnosed with sialolith midway in the Stensen’s duct.
This can be removed by:
a) Conservative methods.
b) Grabbed manually by special instruments
c) Meatotomy
d) Gland removal
10- A patient has been complaining of the seasonal flu for a week.
He may go to an oral surgeon complaining of:
a) Salivary gland stone
b) Salivary gland infection
c) Xerostomia
d) All of the above

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