Taste Flashcards
Taste sensation naturally perceived as noxious and should therefore be avoided
A. Sweet B. Umami C. Bitter D. Salty E. Sour
C
Innervation for taste buds at the tip of the tongue
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
B
Spicy taste is detected via
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
A
Decreased sense of taste because of severe rhinitis and nasal congestion is called
A. Ageusia B. Hypogeusia C. Dysgeusia D. Phantom taste D. Malgeusia
B
Sensation detected by the mucous membranes of the nasal and oral cavities can modify taste by pain, touch, and temperature perception
A. Trigeminal irritation B. Flavor C. Aroma D. Olfaction E. Chemesthesis
E
Which among the following is the most appropriate test to perform to evaluate a retropharyngeal abscess?
A. Modified barium swallow
B. Functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
C. CT of the neck
D. Plain lateral x-ray of the neck
C
The primary consideration in an immunocompetent patient with recurrent ulcerations in the oral cavity mucosa is
A. Herpes stomatitis
B. Pemphigus
C. Aphthous ulcer
D. Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
C
The primary consideration in a patient who smokes and drinks heavily with a non-healing ulcer is
A. Oral candidiasis
B. Malignancy
C. Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
D. Aphthous stomatitis
B
Anterior 2/3 of the tongue
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
B
Which among the following is the most appropriate test to perform to evaluate retropharyngeal abscess?
A. Plain film X-ray
b. Functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
c. Modified barium swallow
d. Panorex view
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In a patient who smokes and drinks heavily with non-healing ulcers, the primary consideration is
a. Oral candidiasis
b. Aphthous stomatitis
C. Malignancy
d. Herpes stomatitisC
