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NURS 5432 DERMATOLOGY 2026 EXAM
COMPLETE (187) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
DERMATOLOGY
Maximize your success with this NURS 5432 Dermatology Exam,
designed to assess essential knowledge of common skin
conditions in advanced nursing practice. It focuses on
assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment approaches, and
evidence-based dermatologic care. The exam strengthens
clinical reasoning and patient management skills in outpatient
and primary care settings. Suitable for nursing and healthcare
students.
How much skin does a fingertip unit cover? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Approximately two adult palm sizes.
Why are occlusive dressings discouraged with topical
steroids? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... They increase systemic
absorption and toxicity.
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Which patients are at highest risk for adrenal suppression?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Children using high-potency
steroids over large areas.
What happens if high-potency steroids are stopped abruptly
after prolonged use? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Rebound
dermatitis.
How much is needed per application for hands, face, groin?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 2 grams.
How much is needed per application for one arm or trunk
(front or back)? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 3 grams.
How much is needed per application for one leg? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 6 grams.
How much is needed per application for the entire body? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 30-60 grams.
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How much is required for hands/face/groin BID x 1 week? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 28 grams.
How much is required for one arm or trunk BID x 1 week? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 42 grams.
How much is required for one leg BID x 1 week? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 84 grams.
How much is required for the entire body BID x 1 week? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... 420-840 grams (14-28 oz).
How much is required for hands/face/groin BID x 1 month?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 120 grams (4 oz).
How much is required for one arm or trunk BID x 1 month?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 180 grams (6 oz).
How much is required for one leg BID x 1 month? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 320 grams (12 oz).
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How much is required for the entire body BID x 1 month? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 1.8-3.6 kg (60-120 oz).
What potency is associated with face treatments? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Low only.
What potency is associated with thick plaques? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... High or super-high (short-term).
Why does more potency not equal better long-term control?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Higher risk of skin and systemic
toxicity.
What is the mechanism of action of benzoyl peroxide? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Antimicrobial against P. acnes and
comedolytic effects.
What are key considerations for benzoyl peroxide use? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Safe, effective, OTC; lower strengths
are often as effective with less irritation; commonly
combined with topical antibiotics and keratolytics.
NURS 5432 DERMATOLOGY 2026 EXAM
COMPLETE (187) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
DERMATOLOGY
Maximize your success with this NURS 5432 Dermatology Exam,
designed to assess essential knowledge of common skin
conditions in advanced nursing practice. It focuses on
assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment approaches, and
evidence-based dermatologic care. The exam strengthens
clinical reasoning and patient management skills in outpatient
and primary care settings. Suitable for nursing and healthcare
students.
How much skin does a fingertip unit cover? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Approximately two adult palm sizes.
Why are occlusive dressings discouraged with topical
steroids? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... They increase systemic
absorption and toxicity.
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Which patients are at highest risk for adrenal suppression?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Children using high-potency
steroids over large areas.
What happens if high-potency steroids are stopped abruptly
after prolonged use? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Rebound
dermatitis.
How much is needed per application for hands, face, groin?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 2 grams.
How much is needed per application for one arm or trunk
(front or back)? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 3 grams.
How much is needed per application for one leg? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 6 grams.
How much is needed per application for the entire body? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 30-60 grams.
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How much is required for hands/face/groin BID x 1 week? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 28 grams.
How much is required for one arm or trunk BID x 1 week? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 42 grams.
How much is required for one leg BID x 1 week? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 84 grams.
How much is required for the entire body BID x 1 week? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... 420-840 grams (14-28 oz).
How much is required for hands/face/groin BID x 1 month?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 120 grams (4 oz).
How much is required for one arm or trunk BID x 1 month?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 180 grams (6 oz).
How much is required for one leg BID x 1 month? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 320 grams (12 oz).
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How much is required for the entire body BID x 1 month? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 1.8-3.6 kg (60-120 oz).
What potency is associated with face treatments? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Low only.
What potency is associated with thick plaques? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... High or super-high (short-term).
Why does more potency not equal better long-term control?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Higher risk of skin and systemic
toxicity.
What is the mechanism of action of benzoyl peroxide? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Antimicrobial against P. acnes and
comedolytic effects.
What are key considerations for benzoyl peroxide use? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Safe, effective, OTC; lower strengths
are often as effective with less irritation; commonly
combined with topical antibiotics and keratolytics.
