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PNCB EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
What oral antibiotic is most commonly used in treatment of severe
atopic dermatitis? - ANSWER-1st generation cephalosporins if S.
Aureus or S. pyogenes is suspected
What is the treatment for strawberry hemangioma? - ANSWER-a
benign neoplasm composed of proliferating vascular endothelium
seen on head and neck, treatment with beta blockers. 50% will
disappear by 5 years old, 70% will resolve by 7 years old 90% will
resolve by 9 years old. Can use laser.
A port wine stain that covers entire half of face, never fades, you
are suspicious of what diagnosis? - ANSWER-Sturge Weber
syndrome
Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by what type of virus? -
ANSWER-Pox virus, spread with skin to skin, autoinnoculation
due to scratching
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What is the cause of warts? - ANSWER-viral infection with human
papillomavirus of papova group
Common rash in neonates usually presenting day 2-5 of life in a
full/post term infant? - ANSWER-Erythema Toxicum
At what age do a stork bite/telangiectatic nevi/salmon patch over
the eyes disappear? - ANSWER-12 months
What is the most common complication in a child with a severe
case of GABHS impetigo? - ANSWER-Glomerulonephritis
What is the first line treatment for well-localized impetiginized
lesions - ANSWER-Bactroban (mupirocin)
What is the technical name for warts on the foot? - ANSWER-
Verruca Planus
The NP gives a patient griseofulvin, what is the best intruction to
give the parents? - ANSWER-Griseofulvin used in treatment of
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tinea capitis - To enhance absorption, give with a high fat meal
and avoid sunlight
Ash leaf macule on trunk? What is the most likely diagnosis? -
ANSWER-Tuberous Sclerosis, needs 3 or more to meet criteria
What are the hallmark signs of mercury poisoning? - ANSWER-
painful red fingers and toes, a maculopapular rash, hypertension,
peripheral neuropathy and kidney dysfunction
What substance can cause methemoglobinemia? - ANSWER-
Benzocaine, which turns blood the color brown. Methemoglobin
occurs when red blood cells (RBCs) contain methemoglobin at
levels higher than 1%. Methemoglobin results from the presence
of iron in the ferric form instead of the usual ferrous form. This
results in a decreased availability of oxygen to the tissues.
Butterfly rash, arthralgias and mild hematuria. What is the most
likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Lupus erythematosus
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Ringworm (dermatophyte) infection of the hair/scalp, what is the
diagnosis? - ANSWER-Tinea Capitis treatment is griseofulvin
What type of lung sounds is created by short inspiration and long
expiration? - ANSWER-bronchial sounds
What type of lung sounds is created by long inspiration and short
expiration? - ANSWER-vesicular sounds
What type of lung sounds is created by even inspiration and
expiration? - ANSWER-bronchovesicular sounds
What bacterias are the common causes of pertussis? - ANSWER-
bordetella pertussis and bordetella parapertussis
What is the gold standard for B. Pertussis? What are some of the
concerns related to? - ANSWER-Culture. It requires a collection
from the nasopharynx with a dacron or calcium alginate fiber-
tipped swab placed immediately into a special transport medium
(regan-lowe). Culture can be negative if was ill for 3 or more
PNCB EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
What oral antibiotic is most commonly used in treatment of severe
atopic dermatitis? - ANSWER-1st generation cephalosporins if S.
Aureus or S. pyogenes is suspected
What is the treatment for strawberry hemangioma? - ANSWER-a
benign neoplasm composed of proliferating vascular endothelium
seen on head and neck, treatment with beta blockers. 50% will
disappear by 5 years old, 70% will resolve by 7 years old 90% will
resolve by 9 years old. Can use laser.
A port wine stain that covers entire half of face, never fades, you
are suspicious of what diagnosis? - ANSWER-Sturge Weber
syndrome
Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by what type of virus? -
ANSWER-Pox virus, spread with skin to skin, autoinnoculation
due to scratching
,2|Page
What is the cause of warts? - ANSWER-viral infection with human
papillomavirus of papova group
Common rash in neonates usually presenting day 2-5 of life in a
full/post term infant? - ANSWER-Erythema Toxicum
At what age do a stork bite/telangiectatic nevi/salmon patch over
the eyes disappear? - ANSWER-12 months
What is the most common complication in a child with a severe
case of GABHS impetigo? - ANSWER-Glomerulonephritis
What is the first line treatment for well-localized impetiginized
lesions - ANSWER-Bactroban (mupirocin)
What is the technical name for warts on the foot? - ANSWER-
Verruca Planus
The NP gives a patient griseofulvin, what is the best intruction to
give the parents? - ANSWER-Griseofulvin used in treatment of
,3|Page
tinea capitis - To enhance absorption, give with a high fat meal
and avoid sunlight
Ash leaf macule on trunk? What is the most likely diagnosis? -
ANSWER-Tuberous Sclerosis, needs 3 or more to meet criteria
What are the hallmark signs of mercury poisoning? - ANSWER-
painful red fingers and toes, a maculopapular rash, hypertension,
peripheral neuropathy and kidney dysfunction
What substance can cause methemoglobinemia? - ANSWER-
Benzocaine, which turns blood the color brown. Methemoglobin
occurs when red blood cells (RBCs) contain methemoglobin at
levels higher than 1%. Methemoglobin results from the presence
of iron in the ferric form instead of the usual ferrous form. This
results in a decreased availability of oxygen to the tissues.
Butterfly rash, arthralgias and mild hematuria. What is the most
likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Lupus erythematosus
, 4|Page
Ringworm (dermatophyte) infection of the hair/scalp, what is the
diagnosis? - ANSWER-Tinea Capitis treatment is griseofulvin
What type of lung sounds is created by short inspiration and long
expiration? - ANSWER-bronchial sounds
What type of lung sounds is created by long inspiration and short
expiration? - ANSWER-vesicular sounds
What type of lung sounds is created by even inspiration and
expiration? - ANSWER-bronchovesicular sounds
What bacterias are the common causes of pertussis? - ANSWER-
bordetella pertussis and bordetella parapertussis
What is the gold standard for B. Pertussis? What are some of the
concerns related to? - ANSWER-Culture. It requires a collection
from the nasopharynx with a dacron or calcium alginate fiber-
tipped swab placed immediately into a special transport medium
(regan-lowe). Culture can be negative if was ill for 3 or more
