Author Question: A white, leathery patch in the oral cavity that cannot be identified as any other white lesion is ... (Read 64 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A white, leathery patch in the oral cavity that cannot be identified as any other white lesion is termed ____________.
a. leukoplakia
b. lichen planus
c. erythroplakia
d. Wickham's striae

Question 2

Oral cancer warning signs include:
1 . sores in the oral cavity that do not heal in 1 month
2 . lumps or swelling in the oral cavity or lips
3 . white or rough lesions in the oral cavity or on the lips
4 . soreness or a burning sensation in or around the oral cavity
5 . repeated bleeding in specific areas of the mouth for no apparent reason
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b. 1, 2 only
c. 5 only
d. 1 only

annierak · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a
RATIONALE: A white, leathery patch in the oral cavity that cannot be identified as any other white lesion is termed leukoplakia.

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: Oral cancer warning signs include: - sores in the oral cavity that do not heal in 1 month - lumps or swelling in the oral cavity or lips - white or rough lesions in the oral cavity or on the lips - soreness or a burning sensation in or around the oral cavity - repeated bleeding in specific areas of the mouth for no apparent reason