JAAPA

Question 1

Which is the most common subtype of melanoma?

a. superficial spreading
b. nodular
c. lentigo maligna
d. acral lentiginous

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which feature of a suspicious lesion is most prognostic for
melanoma?
a. color
b. diameter
c. depth
d. location

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A patient is diagnosed with a melanoma lesion on the
lower leg that is found to be 3 mm in thickness, involves 1
inguinal lymph node, and has metastasized to the lung.
What is the TNM classification?
a. T1 N1 M1b
b. T1 N1 M1a
c. T2 N1 M1b
d. T2 N1 M1a

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is the most effective initial
treatment of melanoma?
a. interleukin 2
b. ipilimumab
c. T-cell immunotherapy
d. surgical excision

Answer 4

D

Question 5

A patient is diagnosed with primary melanoma lesion
confined to the skin that is found on biopsy to be 0.5 mm
in thickness. What is the follow-up interval recommended
in the first year?
a. 1 year
b. 9 months
c. 6 months
d. 3 months

Answer 5

D