Question 1
A 16-year-old presents with non-inflammatory open and closed comedones on the forehead and nose without papules, pustules, or nodules. Which first-line topical agent specifically targets comedogenesis?
Correct Answer:
Topical retinoid (tretinoin or adapalene)
Question 2
A 22-year-old woman with severe nodulocystic acne is starting isotretinoin. Which is required by the iPLEDGE REMS program before each monthly refill in a patient of childbearing potential?
Correct Answer:
Two negative pregnancy tests before starting and monthly negative tests with two forms of contraception
Question 3
A 28-year-old woman has persistent jawline acne flaring premenstrually. Labs are normal. Which oral therapy targets the androgen-driven mechanism?
Correct Answer:
Spironolactone
Question 4
Which combination of topical agents reduces antibiotic resistance when treating inflammatory acne?
Correct Answer:
Benzoyl peroxide combined with topical antibiotic
Question 5
A 45-year-old woman has central facial flushing, telangiectasias, and burning triggered by hot drinks and sunlight, but no papules or pustules. Which rosacea subtype is this?
Correct Answer:
Erythematotelangiectatic
Question 1
Exam overview

About this Exam

Prepare with the CAQ-Derm Practice Questions - NCCPA CAQ Dermatology Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering year-old, diagnosis, treatment, oral, and papules. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

More details

Additional Information

CAQ-Derm Practice Questions - NCCPA CAQ Dermatology Exam

This practice set contains 100 questions from the matching question bank and focuses on year-old, diagnosis, treatment, oral, and papules. Work through each question carefully, review the provided solutions, and revisit topics that need more study before your next attempt.

This is an independent study resource intended for practice and review; it is not an official examination or an endorsement by any organization named in the title.

Quiz information

Frequently Asked Questions

The complete question count is available after full access is unlocked.
No fixed duration is currently configured for this quiz.
Question explanations are included where they are available in the quiz content, helping you review the reasoning after answering.
Yes. You can retake the practice test again as you continue studying during your available access period.
After your access is confirmed, you can continue into the complete practice exam from this quiz flow.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this page provides independent practice material for study and exam preparation and is not the official examination itself.
Keep studying

Related Questions