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APEA 3P EXAM 2025|ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
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Most common type of skin cancer in USA - CORRECT-ANSWER-Skin
cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - CORRECT-ANSWER-basal cell
carcinoma
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
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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
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
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Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
erythematous spot-like rash (petechiae) ecchymosis to purple-colored
lesions (purpura) which are non-blanchable
Is bacterial meningitis a reportable disease - CORRECT-ANSWER-yes!
Treatment for Bacterial meningitis-patient - CORRECT-ANSWER-IV Abx
ASAP, resp/droplet iso for first 24-48 hrs, hydrate (low maintenance
after initial fluid correction), Maintain ventilation and reduce increased
intra cranial pressure if present (dexamethosone(to reduce
inflammation, mannitol to diurese the brain), low stim environment, tx
complications that may arrive and support family
Treatment for bacterial meningitis-close encounter - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Close contacts should be treated w/ rifampin 600 mg q 12
hours x 2 days
**Rifampin changes urine color to reddish orange and can stain
contacts
APEA 3P EXAM 2025|ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!
Most common type of skin cancer in USA - CORRECT-ANSWER-Skin
cancer
Most common type of skin cancer - CORRECT-ANSWER-basal cell
carcinoma
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
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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
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
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Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
erythematous spot-like rash (petechiae) ecchymosis to purple-colored
lesions (purpura) which are non-blanchable
Is bacterial meningitis a reportable disease - CORRECT-ANSWER-yes!
Treatment for Bacterial meningitis-patient - CORRECT-ANSWER-IV Abx
ASAP, resp/droplet iso for first 24-48 hrs, hydrate (low maintenance
after initial fluid correction), Maintain ventilation and reduce increased
intra cranial pressure if present (dexamethosone(to reduce
inflammation, mannitol to diurese the brain), low stim environment, tx
complications that may arrive and support family
Treatment for bacterial meningitis-close encounter - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Close contacts should be treated w/ rifampin 600 mg q 12
hours x 2 days
**Rifampin changes urine color to reddish orange and can stain
contacts
