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Question 1 of 15

Which is the less common but more serious skin cancer?

Malignant melanoma
Non melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 2 of 15

What is the most common site for skin cancer in women?

Head and Neck
Arm
Trunk
Leg

Question 3 of 15

What is the most common site for skin cancer in men?

Head and Neck
Trunk
Arm
Leg

Question 4 of 15

Which tumour thickness (stage) of skin cancer has the highest 5 year survival rate?

Less than 1 mm
1 to 2 mm
2 to 4 mm
Greater than 4 mm

Question 5 of 15

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for skin cancer?

Occasional sunbed use
Use of fake tan cream/spray
Regular sunbathing whilst on holiday abroad
Regular sunbathing in UK

Question 6 of 15

Patients with undiagnosed skin cancer may be using which of the following OTC medicines to treat their symptoms?

E45® cream
Bio-Oil®
Any of these
Germolene®

Question 7 of 15

Which of the following is NOT a red flag symptom (and referral to pharmacist for skin cancer is not required)?

Asymmetrical mole
Bleeding mole
Itchy mole
Small circular brown mole (one colour)

Question 8 of 15

What does ABCD rule stand for?

Abnormality, Boundary, Colour, Diameter
Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter
Asymmetry, Boundary, Circumference, Diameter
Abnormality, Border, Circumference, Deepness

Question 9 of 15

Which of the following is NOT recommended?

When sunbathing use a minimum factor 10SPF suntan cream
Take care never to burn
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
Check your skin regularly and report any unusual changes to your GP

Question 10 of 15

How much sunscreen is recommended if you are covering an average adult sized body, while wearing a swimming costume?

Two teaspoons
Two handfuls
Two tablespoonfuls
Two thumbnails in size

Question 11 of 15

What should you know about sunscreen?

They don't have an expiry date
If waterproof then you only need apply once regardless if you swim
Broad spectrum means that it protects against total range of UVA
Don't store them in hot places, it can ruin the protective chemicals

Question 12 of 15

Why is it important to diagnose skin cancer earlier rather than later?

So patients can have time to sort out their affairs
Allows treatment at an earlier stage and better prognosis
Survival is not improved but treatment improves Quality of Life
Survival is improved and no need for any treatment

Question 13 of 15

What does the star rating on sunscreen mean?

Indication of UVB protection
Indication of UVA and UVB protection
Indication of sunburn protection
Indication of UVA protection

Question 14 of 15

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for skin cancer?

Large number of moles
Fair hair and skin
Hirsutism
Sunburn in childhood

Question 15 of 15

Patients with undiagnosed skin cancer may be using which of the following OTC medicines to treat their symptoms?

Antihistamine cream
Anusol HC®
Paracetamol
Senna

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