APEA 3P Exam with 100% correct Answers

Most common type of skin cancer in USA Skin cancer Most common type of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma symptoms Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white Basal cell carcinoma common locations cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis 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 Biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard 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