Xerostomia can result from
1. Sjögren’s syndrome.
2. radiation therapy for oral cancer.
3. antidepressant drug therapy.
4. anticholinergics (Atropine).

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Which of the following is/are associated with xerostomia?
1. Atropine administration.
2. Acute anxiety state.
3. Mikulicz's disease.
4. Sjögren's syndrome.

All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate agent for management of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s syndrome?

Pilocarpine.
NDEB released questions part 2 set 2

A patient with xerostomia complains that he has to sip water when chewing food. Which salivary gland(s) is most likely responsible for the lack of lubrication?

Submandibular
NDEB released questions part 2 set 8

Which of the following factors influence(s) the development of root caries?
1. A diet high in refined carbohydrates.
2. Periodontal disease.
3. The anatomy of the cemento-enamel junction.
4. Xerostomia

All of the above
NDEB released questions part 2 set 12

Xerostomia can be associated with

All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 6

Xerostomia can be
1. found in the elderly.
2. drug induced.
3. associated with diabetes.
4. predisposing to dental diseases

All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 7

Which of the following drug groups can cause xerostomia?
1. Diuretics.
2. Antibiotics.
3. Antidepressants.
4. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

(1) and (3)
NDEB released questions set 8

Oral signs and/or symptoms of advanced vitamin C deficiency include
1. pain.
2. angular cheilitis.
3. spontaneous hemorrhage of the gingiva.
4. xerostomia

(1) and (3)
NDEB released questions set 9

A 55 year old female patient complains of dry, burning mouth. The clinical and radiological examination shows xerostomia, periodontitis, multiple caries, periapical abscesses and candidiasis. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Diabetes mellitus.
NDEB released questions set 12

Xerostomia can result from
1. Sjögren’s syndrome.
2. radiation therapy for oral cancer.
3. antidepressant drug therapy.
4. anticholinergics (Atropine).

All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 12

Xerostomia can be
1. found in the elderly.
2. drug induced.
3. associated with diabetes.
4. predisposing to dental diseases.

All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 13

___?___ displays the greatest anticholinergics effects (especially xerostomia), desipramine the least.

Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Antidepressants and Antihistamines

Which two groups of antidepressant drugs has the highest incidence of dry mouth (xerostomia)?
1. Tricyclic antidepressants (i.e. Elavil)
2. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Prozac and Paxil)
3. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Effexor and Cymbalta)
4. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (i.e., Nardil)

(1) and (3)
Antidepressants and Antihistamines

Which of the following drug groups can cause xerostomia?
1. Diuretics.
2. Antibiotics.
3. Antidepressants.
4. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

All of the above
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Oral signs and/or symptoms of advanced vitamin C deficiency include
1. pain.
2. angular cheilitis.
3. spontaneous hemorrhage of the gingiva.
4. xerostomia.

(1) and (3)
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