How often does the CDC publish new immunization schedules?
A. Three times per year
B. After each ACIP meeting
C. Annually
D. Every two years -
... [Show More] ANSWER-C. Annually
Which of the following statements is true about risks associated with vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases?
A. Available data indicate that thimerosal in vaccines causes autism
B. Vaccines have been associated with the development of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis
C. Giving several vaccines on the same day overloads the patient's immune system
D. International travelers import many cases of vaccine-preventable diseases into the United States each year - ANSWER-D. International travelers import many cases of vaccine-preventable diseases into the United States each year
How should Tdap be administered to pregnant women?
A. Administer one dose either prior to pregnancy or immediately post-partum
B. Administer one dose with every pregnancy, up to a maximum of 3 doses
C. Administer one dose with each pregnancy in the third trimester
D. Administer one dose only if the woman is pregnant in the fall season - ANSWER-C. Administer one dose with each pregnancy in the third trimester
Which of the following vaccines should be administered to boys and young men aged 9 through 26 years to reduce their likelihood of acquiring genital warts?
A. HPV
B. Hib
C. Varicella
D. MenB - ANSWER-A. HPV
Michael, a 47-year-old health care worker, has no laboratory evidence of immunity to measles or mumps and cannot confirm that he had either disease. How many doses of MMR vaccine should Michael receive?
A. One dose of MMR
B. Two doses of MMR
C. No doses of MMR because he is considered immune to measles and mumps
D. No doses of MMR because he could pass the virus to his patients after receiving the vaccine - ANSWER-B. Two doses of MMR
Tasha is a 26-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who is treated with immunosuppressive therapy. Which of the following vaccines should be avoided for Tasha?
A. HPV
B. MenACWY
C. MMR
D. Herpes Zoster (RZV) - ANSWER-C. MMR
If a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis and requires epinephrine, what is the dose and route of administration using a 1:1000 (1mg/mL) product?
A. 1 mg/kg IM in the deltoid muscle
B. 0.5mg IIM in the deltoid muscle
C. 1 mg IM in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh
D. 0.01 mg/kg IM in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh - ANSWER-D. 0.01 mg/kg IM in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh
David is 58 years old. He received an inactivated influenza vaccine 5 days ago at a mass clinical run by the health department. He is now at your pharmacy and you determine he should get his herpes zoster and Tdap vaccines. How should you proceed with administering these vaccines?
A. Give both Tdap and the herpes zoster vaccines today
B. Wait 23 more days then administer the Tdap and herpes zoster vaccines
C. Administer Tdap today and wait 23 days to administer the herpes zoster vaccine
D. Administer the herpes zoster vaccine today and wait 23 days to administer Tdap - ANSWER-A. Give both Tdap and the herpes zoster vaccines today
Which of the following tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines would be appropriate for a 15-month old child?
A. DT
B. Td
C. DTaP
D. Tdap - ANSWER-C. DTaP
Larry is 68 years old and has a new grandbaby on the way. He received a Td vaccine approximately 13 years ago. He doesn't know if he received any tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines prior to that. Which of the following tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines should be most appropriate to recommend?
A. DTap
B. DT
C. Td
D. Tdap - ANSWER-D. Tdap
Which of the following is a contraindication that is applied to all vaccines?
A. Immunocompromising condition
B. Severe allergic reaction to a vaccine component following a previous dose
C. Pregnancy
D. Hives following receipt of a prior dose of vaccine - ANSWER-B. Severe allergic reaction to a vaccine component following a previous dose
Mariah is a 15-year old high school student with no chronic medical conditions. She is at the pharmacy to receive her COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccines. She completed the primary series of DTaP, IPV, PCV, Hib, and MMR. She received the complete series of hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines before entering high school. What other vaccines does she need?
A. Varicella, MenB (per shared clinical decision-making), PPSV23
B. DTaP, HPV, MenACWY
C. Varicella, Tdap, HPV, MenACWY
D. HPV, MenB (per shared clinical decision-making), PPSV23 - ANSWER-C. Varicella, Tdap, HPV, MenACWY
How do vaccines elicit an immune response?
A. They deliver antibodies that provide immediate protection against disease
B. They activate B cells that directly attack and destroy foreign antigens
C. They contain antigens that stimulate the production of antibodies
D. They rely on macrophages and natural killer cells to eliminate the pathogen - ANSWER-C. They contain antigens that stimulate the production of antibodies
How many doses of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) are needed to complete the routine series in children beginning at. 2 months of age?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 - ANSWER-C. 4
At what ages is the first dose of the rotavirus vaccine recommended?
A. 2 months
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years - ANSWER-A. 2 months
Which of the following is true for the recommended catch-up immunization schedule?
A. It is for children who start late or are more than 1 month behind on immunizations
B. It is for adults who have missed doses in a vaccine series
C. It is categorized based on medication condition or indication
D. Doses administered sooner than the minimum interval listed may be counted - ANSWER-A. It is for children who start late or are more than 1 month behind on immunizations
Which of the following represents an opportunity for pharmacists to collaborate with other providers?
A. Offer to store vaccines in the pharmacy's refrigerator or freezer
B. Offer to administer the remaining doses in a vaccine series
C. Offer to order vaccine supplies and safety needles
D. Offer to help with roster billing - ANSWER-B. Offer to administer the remaining doses in a vaccine series
Which of the following is the routine schedule for vaccinating adolescents with MenACWY?
A. One dose at age 11 to 12 years
B. One dose upon entering college at age 18 years
C. One dose at age 11 to 12 years, followed by a booster dose upon entering college at age 18 years
D. One dose at age 11 to 12 years, followed by a booster dose at age 16 years - ANSWER-D. One dose at age 11 to 12 years, followed by a booster dose at age 16 years
A patient who reports an allergy to eggs that has resulted in hives may receive which of the following influenza vaccines?
A. Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) only
B. Cell-cultured inactivated influenza vaccine (ccIIV) only
C. Recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV) only
D. Any influenza vaccine - ANSWER-D. Any influenza vaccine
John is 42 and was diagnosed with HIV 2 months ago. He received one dose of MenACWY at that time and is now getting his 2nd dose. Which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation for MenACWY vaccination for John?
A. No additional doses of MenACWY are needed
B. Revaccinate with MenACWY when he turns 65
C. Revaccinate with MenACWY every 2 to 3 [Show Less]