NR 603 Week 4 APEA Predictor Exam-Board Examination Review

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• Basal Cell Cancer: Question description and the fact that it doesn’t have any tx (Hints: Waxy, pearly, telangiectasia, ulcer center lesion Basal cell- most prevalent skin cancer, pearly domed no... dule with overlying telangiectatic vessels, maybe plaque, maybe papule, may see central ulceration and crusting, deepest layer of the epidermis, Dx gold standard biopsy, TX chemo or immunotherapy • Actinic Keratosis: Question about description (Scaly red to yellow located in sun exposed area: precancerous Actinic keratosis- rough flat, dry, crusty, erythematous papules or plaques, scaly patch of red or brown skin caused by years of sun exposure, evolving carcinoma, precursor to squamous cell carcinoma, Dx biopsy, refer to dermatology, TX topical 5 fluoracil 5-FU, cryotherapy, • Melanoma question: Know ABCDE ABCDE- asymmetry, border is irregular, color variegation, diameter .6mm size greater than pencil eraser, elevation above skin level • Squamous cell- skin cancer develops in the outer layer of the skin, lower lip common location, nodule, indistinct margins, surface is firm, scaly, irregular, and may bleed easily, may metastasize • Postherpetic neuralgia PHN- prophylaxis is TCA-Elavil Shingles • [Show More]

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