APEA 3P Exam Newest 2026 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN): Triggers -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mnemonic: SANA(p)
• Sulfonamides
• Anticonvulsants
• NSAIDs
• Allopurinol
• PCN
**HIV patients are at a higher risk for SJS & TEN**
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-basal cell carcinoma
,basal cell carcinoma symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance varies;
smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - CORRECT ANSWER-cheeks, nose,
face, neck, arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - CORRECT ANSWER-biopsy. if not
an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis - CORRECT ANSWER-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
Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard - CORRECT ANSWER-Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - CORRECT ANSWER-small-
cryotherapy
large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication Causes skin to ooze,
crust, scab and be red
,**5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!**
squamous cell cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic red scaly rough textured
lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - CORRECT ANSWER-rims of ears,
lips, nose, face and top of hands
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - CORRECT ANSWER-biopsy gold
standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Blistering sunburn as a child, history of sunburns, light skin, chronic
exposure to UV light (sunlight/tanning beds), moles, family hx for skin cancer
Melanoma symptoms (ABCDE) - CORRECT ANSWER-asymmetry
(shape/uneven texture)
border (irregular/notched/blurred)
, color (variegated colors from black, blue, dark to light brown)
diameter (size >6mm size of pencil eraser or larger)
evolving (changes in color/size/shape)
may be itchy
Acral lengtiginous melanoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Most common type of
melanoma in dark skinned individuals (blacks & asians)
--> look for longitudinal brown to black bands under the nailbed. a changing spot
or mole in the palms, or the soles of the feet
seborrheic keratosis - CORRECT ANSWER-soft, round, wart-like growth that is
light tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER-Streptococcus pneumoniae-
most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN): Triggers -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mnemonic: SANA(p)
• Sulfonamides
• Anticonvulsants
• NSAIDs
• Allopurinol
• PCN
**HIV patients are at a higher risk for SJS & TEN**
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-basal cell carcinoma
,basal cell carcinoma symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance varies;
smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - CORRECT ANSWER-cheeks, nose,
face, neck, arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - CORRECT ANSWER-biopsy. if not
an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis - CORRECT ANSWER-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
Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard - CORRECT ANSWER-Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - CORRECT ANSWER-small-
cryotherapy
large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication Causes skin to ooze,
crust, scab and be red
,**5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!**
squamous cell cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic red scaly rough textured
lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - CORRECT ANSWER-rims of ears,
lips, nose, face and top of hands
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - CORRECT ANSWER-biopsy gold
standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Blistering sunburn as a child, history of sunburns, light skin, chronic
exposure to UV light (sunlight/tanning beds), moles, family hx for skin cancer
Melanoma symptoms (ABCDE) - CORRECT ANSWER-asymmetry
(shape/uneven texture)
border (irregular/notched/blurred)
, color (variegated colors from black, blue, dark to light brown)
diameter (size >6mm size of pencil eraser or larger)
evolving (changes in color/size/shape)
may be itchy
Acral lengtiginous melanoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Most common type of
melanoma in dark skinned individuals (blacks & asians)
--> look for longitudinal brown to black bands under the nailbed. a changing spot
or mole in the palms, or the soles of the feet
seborrheic keratosis - CORRECT ANSWER-soft, round, wart-like growth that is
light tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER-Streptococcus pneumoniae-
most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
