APEA 3P EXAM PREP5 DERMATOLOGY QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

The most common place for a basal cell carcinoma to be found is the: scalp. Face. Ear. Anterior shin.B. The most common presentation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is on the face. This is probably because BCC occurs secondary to sun damage. The most common sun exposure occurs on the face. In fact, 70% of BCC occurs on the face; 15% occurs onthe trunk. A topical treatment for basal cell carcinoma is: sulfacetamide lotion. 5-fluorouracil. tetracycline lotion. trichloroacetic acid. B. Several treatments exist for basal and squamous cell carcinoma. The majority are simple procedures like cryotherapy, electrodessication, surgical excision, and a topical treatment like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). The other agents listed are not used to treat basal or squamous cell carcinoma. 5-FU works by inhibiting DNA synthesis. It iseffective if used for superficial basal cell carcinomas. It is available in cream and solution and is usually applied twice daily for 3-6 weeks. Impetigo is characterized by: honey-colored ry scales. marble-like lesions. wheals with pus. A. Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection of the skin characterized by honey- colored crusts. Another form of impetigo is characterized by the presence of bullae. These infections are treated with topical antibiotics, good hygiene, and frequent hand washing. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus or Group A Streptococcus. A patient was burned with hot water. He has several 2-3 cm fluid-filled lesions. Whatare these termed? Vesicle sBullae Cysts Wheals B.