APEA 3P Examination 2026/2027 – Complete
Exam Material with 150 Questions and Verified
Answers
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Answer>>>Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - Answer>>>basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Answer>>>Appearance varies;
smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - Answer>>>cheeks, nose,
face, neck, arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - Answer>>>biopsy. if
not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis - 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 - Answer>>>Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - 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 - Answer>>>chronic red scaly rough textured
lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - Answer>>>rims of
ears, lips, nose, face and top of hands
,precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - Answer>>>actinic
keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - Answer>>>biopsy gold
standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma) -
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) - 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 - 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 - Answer>>>soft, round, wart-like growth that
is light tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria - Answer>>>Streptococcus
pneumoniae- most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
Exam Material with 150 Questions and Verified
Answers
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Answer>>>Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - Answer>>>basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Answer>>>Appearance varies;
smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - Answer>>>cheeks, nose,
face, neck, arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - Answer>>>biopsy. if
not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis - 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 - Answer>>>Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - 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 - Answer>>>chronic red scaly rough textured
lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - Answer>>>rims of
ears, lips, nose, face and top of hands
,precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - Answer>>>actinic
keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - Answer>>>biopsy gold
standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma) -
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) - 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 - 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 - Answer>>>soft, round, wart-like growth that
is light tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria - Answer>>>Streptococcus
pneumoniae- most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
