2024 REAL APEA 3P EXAM ALL VERSIONS
WITH GUARANTEED A+ DISTICTION
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - __100%
correct answer as Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - __100% correct
answer as basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms - __100% correct
answer as Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump,
pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - __100%
correct answer as cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms,
back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - __100%
correct answer as biopsy. if not an option, refer to
derm
,Actinic keratosis - __100% correct answer as
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 - __100%
correct answer as Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - __100%
correct answer as 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 - __100% correct answer as
chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular
borders
,crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - __100%
correct answer as rims of ears, lips, nose, face and
top of hands
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - __100%
correct answer as actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - __100%
correct answer as biopsy gold standard. if biopsy is
not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-
melanoma) - __100% correct answer as 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) - __100% correct
answer as 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 - __100% correct
answer as 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 - __100% correct answer as
soft, round, wart-like growth that is light tan to black and
looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
WITH GUARANTEED A+ DISTICTION
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - __100%
correct answer as Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - __100% correct
answer as basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms - __100% correct
answer as Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump,
pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - __100%
correct answer as cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms,
back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - __100%
correct answer as biopsy. if not an option, refer to
derm
,Actinic keratosis - __100% correct answer as
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 - __100%
correct answer as Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - __100%
correct answer as 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 - __100% correct answer as
chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular
borders
,crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - __100%
correct answer as rims of ears, lips, nose, face and
top of hands
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - __100%
correct answer as actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - __100%
correct answer as biopsy gold standard. if biopsy is
not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-
melanoma) - __100% correct answer as 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) - __100% correct
answer as 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 - __100% correct
answer as 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 - __100% correct answer as
soft, round, wart-like growth that is light tan to black and
looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
