WHNP BOARD EXAM 1 WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
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
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
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
,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
Depressed DTRs
Hyperthyroid symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Sweating
Weight loss
Emotional lability
Appetite increased
, Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Irregular menstruation
Jittery
Goiter
What is the most common hyperthyroid etiology? - CORRECT ANSWER
Graves' disease
What is a normal TSH? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.4 - 4.0
What is the normal free T4? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 - 27
Subclinical hypothyroidism treatment - CORRECT ANSWER (Elevated TSH and
normal free t4)
Levothyroxine for patients with TSH > 5, presence of goiter, or TPO antibodies
SNOOP mnemonic for headache - CORRECT ANSWER Systemic symptoms
Neurologic symptoms
Onset sudden (thunderclap)
Onset of age > 50
Previous headache history
Tension-type headache - CORRECT ANSWER Mild to moderate bilateral
headache with a sensation of a tight band or pressure around the head.
Lasts 30 minutes to 7 days
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
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
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
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
,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
Depressed DTRs
Hyperthyroid symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Sweating
Weight loss
Emotional lability
Appetite increased
, Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Irregular menstruation
Jittery
Goiter
What is the most common hyperthyroid etiology? - CORRECT ANSWER
Graves' disease
What is a normal TSH? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.4 - 4.0
What is the normal free T4? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 - 27
Subclinical hypothyroidism treatment - CORRECT ANSWER (Elevated TSH and
normal free t4)
Levothyroxine for patients with TSH > 5, presence of goiter, or TPO antibodies
SNOOP mnemonic for headache - CORRECT ANSWER Systemic symptoms
Neurologic symptoms
Onset sudden (thunderclap)
Onset of age > 50
Previous headache history
Tension-type headache - CORRECT ANSWER Mild to moderate bilateral
headache with a sensation of a tight band or pressure around the head.
Lasts 30 minutes to 7 days
