CDT Skin Cancer Screening & Education 2

Question 1

Which dermoscopic feature is most associated with melanoma compared to a benign melanocytic nevus?

Accepted Answer

Atypical pigment network with irregular meshwork

Answer

An atypical pigment network with irregular, broadened, or broken meshwork is a key dermoscopic indicator of melanoma.

Question 2

A patient presents with a pearly, translucent papule with rolled borders and surface telangiectasias on the nose. The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Nodular basal cell carcinoma

Answer

Nodular basal cell carcinoma classically appears as a pearly papule with rolled borders, surface telangiectasias, and central ulceration on sun-exposed areas.

Question 3

The Fitzpatrick skin phototype scale is used in skin cancer screening primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Assess UV sensitivity and skin cancer risk

Answer

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin types I–VI based on UV sensitivity and tanning ability, helping estimate skin cancer risk.

Question 4

Lentigo maligna most commonly occurs in which anatomical location?

Accepted Answer

Sun-damaged facial skin in elderly patients

Answer

Lentigo maligna is an in situ melanoma that predominantly develops on the chronically sun-damaged facial skin of older adults.

Question 5

When educating a patient about self-skin exams, you should instruct them to examine themselves:

Accepted Answer

Monthly using a full-length mirror and hand mirror

Answer

Monthly self-skin exams using a full-length and hand mirror allow for systematic head-to-toe surveillance of all skin surfaces.

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CDT Skin Cancer Screening & Education 2