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APEA 3P Exam 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SO
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LUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (EAAD9) vc vc vc vc




QUESTION 1 vc




Término
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Definición



QUESTION 2 vc




Most common type of skin cancer in USA
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Skin cancer
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QUESTION 3 vc




Most common type of skin cancer
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ANSWER

basal cell carcinoma
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QUESTION 4 vc




basal cell carcinoma symptoms
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ANSWER

Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
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QUESTION 5 vc

,Basal cell carcinoma common locations
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ANSWER

cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back
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QUESTION 6 vc




basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard
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ANSWER

biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm
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QUESTION 7 vc




Actinic keratosis vc




ANSWER

Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly
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texture --> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
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QUESTION 8 vc




Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard
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ANSWER

Biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm
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QUESTION 9 vc




Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard
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ANSWER

small- cryotherapy large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-
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FU medication Causes skin to ooze, crust, scab and be red **5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!**
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QUESTION 10 vc




squamous cell cancer vc vc




ANSWER

chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular borders crusting or bleeding may be present
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,QUESTION 11 vc




Squamous cell carcinoma common locations vc vc vc vc




ANSWER

rims of ears, lips, nose, face and top of hands
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QUESTION 12 vc




precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer vc vc vc vc vc




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actinic keratosis vc




QUESTION 13 vc




squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? vc vc vc vc




ANSWER

biopsy gold standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
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QUESTION 14 vc




Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma)
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Blistering sunburn as a child, history of sunburns, light skin, chronic exposure to UV light (sunlight/tann
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ing beds), moles, family hx for skin cancer
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QUESTION 15 vc




Melanoma symptoms (ABCDE) vc vc




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asymmetry (shape/uneven texture) border (irregular/notched/blurred) color (variegated colors from bl
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ack, blue, dark to light brown) diameter (size >6mm size of pencil eraser or larger) evolving (changes in
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color/size/shape) may be itchy
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QUESTION 16 vc




Acral lengtiginous melanoma
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ANSWER

, Most common type of melanoma in dark skinned individuals (blacks & asians) --
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> look for longitudinal brown to black bands under the nailbed. a changing spot or mole in the palms, or
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the soles of the feet
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QUESTION 17 vc




seborrheic keratosis vc




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soft, round, wart-like growth that is light tan to black and looks pasted on asymptomatic &benign
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QUESTION 18 vc




Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria vc vc




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Streptococcus pneumoniae- vc



most common strain Haemophilus influenzae Neisseria meningitidis Escherichia coli *others
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QUESTION 19 vc




Bacterial meningitis symptoms (Classic Triad) vc vc vc vc




ANSWER

High fever Nuchal rigidity rapid change in mental status w/ headache Triad=neck up erythematous spot
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-like rash (petechiae) ecchymosis to purple-colored lesions (purpura) which are non-blanchable
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QUESTION 20 vc




Is bacterial meningitis a reportable disease
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ANSWER

yes!



QUESTION 21 vc




Treatment for Bacterial meningitis-patient vc vc vc




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IV Abx ASAP, resp/droplet iso for first 24-
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48 hrs, hydrate (low maintenance after initial fluid correction), Maintain ventilation and reduce increase
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d intra cranial pressure if present (dexamethosone(to reduce inflammation, mannitol to diurese the brai
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n), low stim environment, tx complications that may arrive and support family
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