APEA 3P Exam with Complete Solutions Grade A+

APEA 3P Exam with Complete Solutions Grade A+ 1. Most common type of skin can- cer in USA 2. Most common type of skin can- cer 3. basal cell carci- noma symptoms 4. Basal cell car- cinoma common locations 5. basal cell carci- noma diagnosis gold standard Skin cancer basal cell carcinoma Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm 6. Actinic keratosis Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture -- does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas 7. Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard 8. Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard 9. squamous cell cancer 10. Squamous cell carcinoma com- mon locations Biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm small- cryotherapy large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU med- ication Causes skin to ooze, crust, scab and be red **5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!** chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular bor- ders crusting or bleeding may be prese