Skin cancer scc - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU D027 Objective Assessment Review (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What is the proportion of the population affected by a disease at the specific point in time? Answer: Prevalence rate - Incidence rate refers to how many new cases there are of a disease within a period of time divided by the number of the population's individuals. The prevalence rate is affected by the incidence rate and h...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

Skin Cancer S/Sx's Correct Answer-1) open sore, does not heal x3 weeks 2) spot or sore that burns, itches, stings, crusts, or bleeds 3) any mole/spot that changes size/texture, develops irreg borders, appears pearly/translucent/multi-colored *BCC = most common but, MM = most fatal ABCDE's of Melanoma Correct Answer-Assymetry (of entire lesion) Border (irregularities) Color (variability within lesion/brown-black) Diameter (>6mm = 1/4 inch) Elevation (recently raised) melanoma...

Condylomata acuminata - (genital warts) pale, pink, numerous discrete projections with a broad base; width varies; smooth surface, velvety, moist (lack hyperkeratosis of common wart) REFERRAL: Topical/ antiviral therapies; cryosurgery, excision, Ed&C Dysplastic Nevi - Controversial definition; no standardized criteria for diagnosis Possess features between a benign nevus and malignant melanoma *Possibly melanoma precursor*; *probably a marker* for individuals at increased risk for melanom...

WOCN WOUND CARE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS What is the most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWER ☑☑basal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? - ANSWER ☑☑"pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWER ☑☑Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? - ANSWER ☑☑Enlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma - ANSWER ☑☑Asymmetr...

Wound Care WOCN Questions With 100% Verified AnsweTEWL - ANSWERTransepidermal water loss What is the most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWERbasal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? - ANSWER"pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWERSquamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? - ANSWEREnlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma - ANSWERAsymmetric, borde...

CRO Study Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What are the most common malignancies in the US? - ANSWERSBasal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of skin are the most common malignancies in the US What is the most common predisposing factor for skin cancer? - ANSWERSUV exposure What are the five major therapies recommended for skin cancer treatment? - ANSWERSCurettage/electrodessication, chemotherapy, surgical excision, Moh's microsurgery, and RT Curettage and ...

Wound Care WOCN Questions With Solutions TEWL Transepidermal water loss What is the most common type of skin cancer? basal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? "pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? Enlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma Asymmetric, border irregular, color variance, diameter >0.6 cm, evolution

Predictors of PDL1/PD1 inhibitor response Presence of tumor CD8 cell infiltration High cancer genome burden High levels of cancer PD-L1 expression (PD1 is on the cytotoxic T cell) Ipilimumab CTLA4 inhibitor Nivolumab PD-1 inhibitor Regorafenib VEGF inhibitor Bevacizumab Monoclonal antibody against VEGF-A. Inhibits angiogenesis. Pembrolizumab PD-1 inhibitor Atezolizumab PD-L1 inhibitor Avelumab PD-L1 inhibitor Durvalumab PD-L1 ...