APEA 3P Examination 2026/2027 - Complete Exam Material with 150 Questions and Verified Answers Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Answer>>>Skin cancer Most common type of skin cancer - Answer>>>basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Answer>>>Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white Basal cell carcinoma common locations - Answer>>>cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - Answer>>>biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis - Answer>>>Precursor to squamous cell carcinomanumerous 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 - Answer>>>Biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - 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 - Answer>>>chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular borders crusting or bleeding may be present Squamous cell carcinoma common locations - Answer>>>rims of ears, lips, nose, face and top of handsprecursor lesion to squamous cell cancer - Answer>>>actinic keratosis squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? - Answer>>>biopsy gold standard.