APhA TESTS CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ (M23) Which of the following is the correct answer and reason for a
64-year-old patient who asks you if it is better to get their shingles
vaccine now or wait till it is covered by Medicare at 65 years?
- Now because it must be covered at no cost by commercial insurance
- Now because it is not covered at 65 years or above
- Wait till 65 years when it is covered by Medicare part B
- Wait till 65 years as it is not indicated before 65 years. Answer: - Now
because it must be covered at no cost by commercial insurance
Commercial insurance has no cost-share for patients for routinely
recommended vaccines like the shingles vaccine, but Medicare Part D
may have co-pays if they wait till 65.
⩥ (M24) SATA. Which of the following are considered social
determinants of health (SDOH)?
- Neighborhood and built environment
- Work ethic
- Social and community context
- Economic stability. Answer: - Neighborhood and built environment
- Social and community context
, - Economic stability
⩥ (M24) Match the elements of motivational interviewing with their
descriptions. Answer: Partnership - Achieving equality, strengthening
collaboration
Acceptance - A positive, empathetic attitude that reinforces autonomy
Compassion - Acting in a caring way
Evocation - Having the individual verbalize the change
⩥ (M24) Match the quotes with the motivational interview skills they
illustrate. Answer: Affirming - I appreciate your willingness to discuss
this with me
Reflecting - It sounds like you want to think discuss this with your friend
before making a decision
Summarizing - To summarize, you are concerned about experiencing
side effects, but realize that vaccines can help people stay healthy
Open-ended questions - What information do you have about this
vaccine?
⩥ (M24) Health literacy is considered a part of which domain of social
determinants of health?
- Healthcare access
- Economic stability
- Social and community context
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ (M23) Which of the following is the correct answer and reason for a
64-year-old patient who asks you if it is better to get their shingles
vaccine now or wait till it is covered by Medicare at 65 years?
- Now because it must be covered at no cost by commercial insurance
- Now because it is not covered at 65 years or above
- Wait till 65 years when it is covered by Medicare part B
- Wait till 65 years as it is not indicated before 65 years. Answer: - Now
because it must be covered at no cost by commercial insurance
Commercial insurance has no cost-share for patients for routinely
recommended vaccines like the shingles vaccine, but Medicare Part D
may have co-pays if they wait till 65.
⩥ (M24) SATA. Which of the following are considered social
determinants of health (SDOH)?
- Neighborhood and built environment
- Work ethic
- Social and community context
- Economic stability. Answer: - Neighborhood and built environment
- Social and community context
, - Economic stability
⩥ (M24) Match the elements of motivational interviewing with their
descriptions. Answer: Partnership - Achieving equality, strengthening
collaboration
Acceptance - A positive, empathetic attitude that reinforces autonomy
Compassion - Acting in a caring way
Evocation - Having the individual verbalize the change
⩥ (M24) Match the quotes with the motivational interview skills they
illustrate. Answer: Affirming - I appreciate your willingness to discuss
this with me
Reflecting - It sounds like you want to think discuss this with your friend
before making a decision
Summarizing - To summarize, you are concerned about experiencing
side effects, but realize that vaccines can help people stay healthy
Open-ended questions - What information do you have about this
vaccine?
⩥ (M24) Health literacy is considered a part of which domain of social
determinants of health?
- Healthcare access
- Economic stability
- Social and community context
