NBCE DERMATOLOGY CONDITIONS ACTUAL EXAM 2025 ||154
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES
1. A patient presents with a rash on the inner elbows and knees, which
worsens upon exposure to certain soaps. What is the most appropriate
initial management step for this condition?
Prescribe topical steroids immediately.
Advise the patient to identify and eliminate the irritant agent.
Recommend systemic antibiotics for infection.
Suggest over-the-counter antihistamines for itching.
2. What is the condition characterized by scaly, oily, itchy, and erythematous
scalp?
seborrheic dermatitis
pityriasis rosea
vitiligo
scabies
3. A new patient presents at the clinic and the nurse performs a
comprehensive health assessment. The nurse notes that the patient's
fingernail surfaces are pitted. The nurse should suspect the presence of
what
Eczema
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Psoriasis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
,4. The white enanthem, known as Koplik's spots, shown in the mouth of this
individual is followed by the maculopapular rash shown in the image of a
child's back. These signs are indicative of:
, German measles
Fifth disease
Roseola infantum
Measles
5. A pustule is:
Irregular, transient, superficial area of localized skin edema
Fluid-filled papule, up to 1.0 cm
Elevated palpable lesion, up to 1.0
Small flat spot, nonpalpable, up to 1. 0 cm
Pus-filled vesicle
6. If a child is diagnosed with pediculosis, which of the following treatment
options would be most appropriate to eliminate the head lice infestation?
Topical antifungal cream
Over-the-counter pediculicide shampoo
Oral antibiotics
Moisturizing lotion
, 7. A patient presents with painful mouth ulcers that have a yellow center and
a red halo. Based on this description, which of the following treatments
would be most appropriate for managing their condition?
Topical antiviral ointment
Oral corticosteroids
Over-the-counter topical anesthetics
Antibiotic therapy
8. Explain the primary characteristics that differentiate squamous cell
carcinoma from other types of skin cancer.
It is always fatal.
It presents as irregular, flaky skin lesions.
It is exclusively found in older adults.
It has no associated symptoms.
9. Which of the following is characteristic of acne rosacea?
Rhinophyma variant is more common in females.
It is caused by a defect in the heme synthesis pathway.
It can be triggered by alcohol, spicy food, and sun exposure.
Its etiology has been associated with Malassezia infection.
It presents as flushing, papules, telangiectasia, and comedones.
10. If a patient presents with a small, raised lesion on their skin that measures
0.8 cm and is firm to the touch, which of the following terms would best
describe this lesion?
Macule
Vesicle
Papule
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES
1. A patient presents with a rash on the inner elbows and knees, which
worsens upon exposure to certain soaps. What is the most appropriate
initial management step for this condition?
Prescribe topical steroids immediately.
Advise the patient to identify and eliminate the irritant agent.
Recommend systemic antibiotics for infection.
Suggest over-the-counter antihistamines for itching.
2. What is the condition characterized by scaly, oily, itchy, and erythematous
scalp?
seborrheic dermatitis
pityriasis rosea
vitiligo
scabies
3. A new patient presents at the clinic and the nurse performs a
comprehensive health assessment. The nurse notes that the patient's
fingernail surfaces are pitted. The nurse should suspect the presence of
what
Eczema
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Psoriasis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
,4. The white enanthem, known as Koplik's spots, shown in the mouth of this
individual is followed by the maculopapular rash shown in the image of a
child's back. These signs are indicative of:
, German measles
Fifth disease
Roseola infantum
Measles
5. A pustule is:
Irregular, transient, superficial area of localized skin edema
Fluid-filled papule, up to 1.0 cm
Elevated palpable lesion, up to 1.0
Small flat spot, nonpalpable, up to 1. 0 cm
Pus-filled vesicle
6. If a child is diagnosed with pediculosis, which of the following treatment
options would be most appropriate to eliminate the head lice infestation?
Topical antifungal cream
Over-the-counter pediculicide shampoo
Oral antibiotics
Moisturizing lotion
, 7. A patient presents with painful mouth ulcers that have a yellow center and
a red halo. Based on this description, which of the following treatments
would be most appropriate for managing their condition?
Topical antiviral ointment
Oral corticosteroids
Over-the-counter topical anesthetics
Antibiotic therapy
8. Explain the primary characteristics that differentiate squamous cell
carcinoma from other types of skin cancer.
It is always fatal.
It presents as irregular, flaky skin lesions.
It is exclusively found in older adults.
It has no associated symptoms.
9. Which of the following is characteristic of acne rosacea?
Rhinophyma variant is more common in females.
It is caused by a defect in the heme synthesis pathway.
It can be triggered by alcohol, spicy food, and sun exposure.
Its etiology has been associated with Malassezia infection.
It presents as flushing, papules, telangiectasia, and comedones.
10. If a patient presents with a small, raised lesion on their skin that measures
0.8 cm and is firm to the touch, which of the following terms would best
describe this lesion?
Macule
Vesicle
Papule
