APEA 3P EXAM WITH DETAILED ANSWERS (2025 UPDATED). 1. Most .common .type .of .skin .cancer .in .USA: .Skin .cancer 2. Most .common .type .of .skin .cancer: .basal .cell .carcinoma 3. basal .cell .carcinoma .symptoms: .Appearance .varies; .smooth, .shiny .bump, .pink . to .pearly .white 4. Basal .cell .carcinoma .common .locations: .cheeks, .nose, .face, .neck, .arms, .back 5. basal .cell .carcinoma .diagnosis .gold .standard: .biopsy. .if .not .an .option, .refer .to derm . 6. 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 7. Actinic .keratosis .diagnosis .gold .standard: .Biopsy. if .not .an .option, .refer .to .derm . 8. 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!!
