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WHNP BOARDS 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Treatment for mild acne - correct answer -antibacterial wash
benzoyl peroxide cream
topical retinoids
topical antibiotics
clindamycin/erythromycin
What is the best choice for systemic antimicrobial therapy for skin
and soft tissue infection likely caused by MRSA? - correct answer
-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
MRSA you can use Keflex or PCN
Where do you find eczema? - correct answer -Antecubital fossa
Where do you find scabies? - correct answer -Waistband
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Where do you find actinic keratosis? - correct answer -Sun
exposed areas
Where do you find psoriasis vulgaris? - correct answer -Anterior
surface of knees
Where do you find pityriasis rosea? - correct answer -Coin
shaped lesions usually preceded by a Herald patch on the trunk
Treatment of rosacea or "curse of the Kelt" - correct answer -
Metronidazole
Treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) - correct answer -Topical
ketoconazole (antifungal)
Treatment for verruca vulgaris (warts) - correct answer -
Imiquimod cream
Treatment for scabies - correct answer -Permethrin lotion
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Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris - correct answer -medium
potency topical corticosteroid
Which is more common? Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma?
- correct answer -Basal cell (needs biopsy and removal)
Treatment for moderate inflammatory acne? - correct answer -
Oral antibiotics (doxycycline or azithromycin)
Combined oral contraception
Accutane
Indicated for the treatment of cystic acne? - correct answer -
Isotretinoin or Accutane
Most cost-effective antibacterial in mild acne? - correct answer -
Benzyl peroxide
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Used as a keratolytic in acne treatment? - correct answer -
Tretinoin or retina
The use of this results in reduction of androgen levels? - correct
answer -Combined oral contraceptives
Treatment of PUPPs in pregnancy - correct answer -Systemic
antihistamines
Topical corticosteroids
Resolves 1 week after birth typically
Symptoms related to hypothyroidism - correct answer -Memory
loss
Obesity
Menorrhagia
Slowness mentally
Dry skin
Tired
Intolerance to cold
Raised blood pressure
Low energy
WHNP BOARDS 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Treatment for mild acne - correct answer -antibacterial wash
benzoyl peroxide cream
topical retinoids
topical antibiotics
clindamycin/erythromycin
What is the best choice for systemic antimicrobial therapy for skin
and soft tissue infection likely caused by MRSA? - correct answer
-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
MRSA you can use Keflex or PCN
Where do you find eczema? - correct answer -Antecubital fossa
Where do you find scabies? - correct answer -Waistband
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Where do you find actinic keratosis? - correct answer -Sun
exposed areas
Where do you find psoriasis vulgaris? - correct answer -Anterior
surface of knees
Where do you find pityriasis rosea? - correct answer -Coin
shaped lesions usually preceded by a Herald patch on the trunk
Treatment of rosacea or "curse of the Kelt" - correct answer -
Metronidazole
Treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) - correct answer -Topical
ketoconazole (antifungal)
Treatment for verruca vulgaris (warts) - correct answer -
Imiquimod cream
Treatment for scabies - correct answer -Permethrin lotion
, Page | 3
Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris - correct answer -medium
potency topical corticosteroid
Which is more common? Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma?
- correct answer -Basal cell (needs biopsy and removal)
Treatment for moderate inflammatory acne? - correct answer -
Oral antibiotics (doxycycline or azithromycin)
Combined oral contraception
Accutane
Indicated for the treatment of cystic acne? - correct answer -
Isotretinoin or Accutane
Most cost-effective antibacterial in mild acne? - correct answer -
Benzyl peroxide
, Page | 4
Used as a keratolytic in acne treatment? - correct answer -
Tretinoin or retina
The use of this results in reduction of androgen levels? - correct
answer -Combined oral contraceptives
Treatment of PUPPs in pregnancy - correct answer -Systemic
antihistamines
Topical corticosteroids
Resolves 1 week after birth typically
Symptoms related to hypothyroidism - correct answer -Memory
loss
Obesity
Menorrhagia
Slowness mentally
Dry skin
Tired
Intolerance to cold
Raised blood pressure
Low energy
