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NSG 6020 - APEA 3P FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
2023 VERSION |GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Correct-Answer-Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - Correct-Answer-basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Correct-Answer-Appearance varies; smooth,
shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - Correct-Answer-cheeks, nose, face, neck,
arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - Correct-Answer-biopsy. if not an
option, refer to derm
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Actinic keratosis - Correct-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 - Correct-Answer-Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - Correct-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 - Correct-Answer-chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/
irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - Correct-Answer-rims of ears, lips,
nose, face and top of hands
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precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - Correct-Answer-actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - Correct-Answer-biopsy gold standard. if
biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma) - Correct-
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) - Correct-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
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Acral lengtiginous melanoma - Correct-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 - Correct-Answer-soft, round, wart-like growth that is light
tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria - Correct-Answer-Streptococcus pneumoniae- most
common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
Bacterial meningitis symptoms (Classic Triad) - Correct-Answer-High fever
Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
NSG 6020 - APEA 3P FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
2023 VERSION |GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Correct-Answer-Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - Correct-Answer-basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Correct-Answer-Appearance varies; smooth,
shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations - Correct-Answer-cheeks, nose, face, neck,
arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - Correct-Answer-biopsy. if not an
option, refer to derm
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Actinic keratosis - Correct-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 - Correct-Answer-Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - Correct-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 - Correct-Answer-chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/
irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - Correct-Answer-rims of ears, lips,
nose, face and top of hands
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precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - Correct-Answer-actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - Correct-Answer-biopsy gold standard. if
biopsy is not an option, refer to dermatology .
Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and both non-melanoma) - Correct-
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) - Correct-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
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Acral lengtiginous melanoma - Correct-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 - Correct-Answer-soft, round, wart-like growth that is light
tan to black and looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria - Correct-Answer-Streptococcus pneumoniae- most
common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
Bacterial meningitis symptoms (Classic Triad) - Correct-Answer-High fever
Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
