Immunization exam -APHA questions & answers 2023/2024

Immunization exam -APHA questions & answers 2023/2024 Which of the following vaccines may be administered to boys and young men aged 9 through 26 years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts? - ANSWER-HPV9 Barbara is a 60-year-old woman who presents to the pharmacy for two vaccines: HZV and IIV. Which of the following are the appropriate doses and routes for administering these vaccines to this patient? - ANSWER-HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly. Which of the following patients would be a candidate for PPSV23? - ANSWER-25-year-old man who smokes cigarettes. Why should refrigerated vaccines be stored in the middle of the refrigerator? - ANSWER-There are fewer temperature fluctuations When looking at the schedule for vaccines that might be indicated for children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger based on medical indications, what does the orange bar represent? - ANSWER-Precautions for vaccination Which of the following statements is true regarding how vaccines evoke an immune response? - ANSWER-The antigen in the vaccine activates B cells, which produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells. How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated? - ANSWER-*not* every year According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths would be appropriate for administering HZV to an adult patient? - ANSWER-5/8 inch Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated? - ANSWER-mcv4