WHNP PRACTICE TEST 2026 EXAM SCRIPT
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the best choice for systemic antimicrobial therapy for skin
and soft tissue infection likely caused by MRSA? Answer:
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
MRSA you can use Keflex or PCN
◉ Where do you find eczema? Answer: Antecubital fossa
◉ Where do you find scabies? Answer: Waistband
◉ Where do you find actinic keratosis? Answer: Sun exposed areas
◉ Where do you find psoriasis vulgaris? Answer: Anterior surface of
knees
◉ Where do you find pityriasis rosea? Answer: Coin shaped lesions
usually preceded by a Herald patch on the trunk
◉ Treatment of rosacea or "curse of the Kelt". Answer: Metronidazole
,◉ Treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Answer: Topical
ketoconazole (antifungal)
◉ Treatment for verruca vulgaris (warts). Answer: Imiquimod cream
◉ Treatment for scabies. Answer: Permethrin lotion
◉ Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris. Answer: medium potency topical
corticosteroid
◉ Which is more common? Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma?
Answer: Basal cell (needs biopsy and removal)
◉ Treatment for moderate inflammatory acne? Answer: Oral antibiotics
(doxycycline or azithromycin)
Combined oral contraception
Accutane
◉ Indicated for the treatment of cystic acne? Answer: Isotretinoin or
Accutane
◉ Most cost-effective antibacterial in mild acne? Answer: Benzyl
peroxide
,◉ Used as a keratolytic in acne treatment? Answer: Tretinoin or retina
◉ The use of this results in reduction of androgen levels? Answer:
Combined oral contraceptives
◉ Treatment of PUPPs in pregnancy. Answer: Systemic antihistamines
Topical corticosteroids
Resolves 1 week after birth typically
◉ Symptoms related to hypothyroidism. Answer: Memory loss
Obesity
Menorrhagia
Slowness mentally
Dry skin
Tired
Intolerance to cold
Raised blood pressure
Low energy
Depressed DTRs
◉ Hyperthyroid symptoms. Answer: Sweating
, Weight loss
Emotional lability
Appetite increased
Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Irregular menstruation
Jittery
Goiter
◉ What is the most common hyperthyroid etiology? Answer: Graves'
disease
◉ What is a normal TSH? Answer: 0.4 - 4.0
◉ What is the normal free T4? Answer: 10 - 27
◉ Subclinical hypothyroidism treatment. Answer: (Elevated TSH and
normal free t4)
Levothyroxine for patients with TSH > 5, presence of goiter, or TPO
antibodies
◉ SNOOP mnemonic for headache. Answer: Systemic symptoms
Neurologic symptoms
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the best choice for systemic antimicrobial therapy for skin
and soft tissue infection likely caused by MRSA? Answer:
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
MRSA you can use Keflex or PCN
◉ Where do you find eczema? Answer: Antecubital fossa
◉ Where do you find scabies? Answer: Waistband
◉ Where do you find actinic keratosis? Answer: Sun exposed areas
◉ Where do you find psoriasis vulgaris? Answer: Anterior surface of
knees
◉ Where do you find pityriasis rosea? Answer: Coin shaped lesions
usually preceded by a Herald patch on the trunk
◉ Treatment of rosacea or "curse of the Kelt". Answer: Metronidazole
,◉ Treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Answer: Topical
ketoconazole (antifungal)
◉ Treatment for verruca vulgaris (warts). Answer: Imiquimod cream
◉ Treatment for scabies. Answer: Permethrin lotion
◉ Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris. Answer: medium potency topical
corticosteroid
◉ Which is more common? Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma?
Answer: Basal cell (needs biopsy and removal)
◉ Treatment for moderate inflammatory acne? Answer: Oral antibiotics
(doxycycline or azithromycin)
Combined oral contraception
Accutane
◉ Indicated for the treatment of cystic acne? Answer: Isotretinoin or
Accutane
◉ Most cost-effective antibacterial in mild acne? Answer: Benzyl
peroxide
,◉ Used as a keratolytic in acne treatment? Answer: Tretinoin or retina
◉ The use of this results in reduction of androgen levels? Answer:
Combined oral contraceptives
◉ Treatment of PUPPs in pregnancy. Answer: Systemic antihistamines
Topical corticosteroids
Resolves 1 week after birth typically
◉ Symptoms related to hypothyroidism. Answer: Memory loss
Obesity
Menorrhagia
Slowness mentally
Dry skin
Tired
Intolerance to cold
Raised blood pressure
Low energy
Depressed DTRs
◉ Hyperthyroid symptoms. Answer: Sweating
, Weight loss
Emotional lability
Appetite increased
Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Irregular menstruation
Jittery
Goiter
◉ What is the most common hyperthyroid etiology? Answer: Graves'
disease
◉ What is a normal TSH? Answer: 0.4 - 4.0
◉ What is the normal free T4? Answer: 10 - 27
◉ Subclinical hypothyroidism treatment. Answer: (Elevated TSH and
normal free t4)
Levothyroxine for patients with TSH > 5, presence of goiter, or TPO
antibodies
◉ SNOOP mnemonic for headache. Answer: Systemic symptoms
Neurologic symptoms
