In Xerostomia the salivary pH is_______________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Xerostomia, enlargment of salivary and lacrimal glands is seen in______________?

   A. Sicca syndrome
   B. Sjogren’s syndrome
   C. Mickulicz’s disease
   D. None of the above

2. Which of the following deficiencies are associated with the disorders of hyperplasia of salivary gland and keratinisation of the salivary gland______________?

   A. Vit – A
   B. Vit – B
   C. Vit – C
   D. Vit – K

3. “Xerostomia” is seen in all of the following EXCEPT in_______________?

   A. Anticholinergic drugs
   B. Dehydration
   C. Sjogren’s syndrome
   D. Oral sepsis

4. A salivary gland tumour, which histologically shows a double layer of epithelial cells based on a reactive lymphoid stroma is_______________?

   A. Pleomorphic adenoma
   B. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
   C. Acinic cell tumour
   D. Warthin tumour

5. Commonest site for ectopic salivary gland tumour is_______________?

   A. Tongue
   B. Cheek
   C. Palate
   D. Neck

6. In a patient with reduced salivary flow the carious incidence is_______________?

   A. More than the patient with normal salivary flow
   B. less than the patient with normal salivary flow
   C. unaffected
   D. None of the above

7. In treating Xerostomia, Which of the following might be prescribed ?

   A. Atropine
   B. Neostigmine
   C. Scopalamine
   D. Ephedrine

8. Xerostomia is treated with_____________?

   A. Neostigmine
   B. Ephedrine
   C. Scopalamine
   D. Atropine

9. Main function of salivary duct is_______________?

   A. To convey the saliva secreted by the terminal secretory units to oral cavity
   B. Antibacterial action by secreting lysoenzymes and lactoferrin
   C. Synthesis of secretory glycoproteins by Kallidrein an enzyme in striated duct cells
   D. None of the above

10. Commonest salivary gland tumour in children______________?

    A. Lymphoma
    B. Pleomorphic adenoma
    C. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
    D. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma