Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Course questions and answers

When a vaccine is administered too high in a patient's arm they may develop which of the following? A. Bicep burning syndrome B. Osteomyelitis C. Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration D. Both B and C C. Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration Which of the following can look like an infected vaccination site? A. Large local reaction B. Non-viral pustulosis C. A and B D. None of the above Large local reaction An Epi-Pen Jr. contains 0.15 mg of epinephrine. -True -False True Treatment for an adult presenting with signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction would require which Epi-Pen dosage? -Administer Epi-Pen containing 0.3 mg of epinephrine -Administer Epi-Pen containing 0.15 mg of epinephrine -Administer Epi-Pen containing 0.10 mg of epinephrine -None of the above Administer Epi-Pen containing 0.3 of epinephrine Post-immunization neurologic adverse events are generally the result of: -None of the above -An allergic reaction to a component with the vaccine -A toxic effect of the vaccine -An autoantibody-mediated inflammatory demyelination An autoantibody-mediated inflammatory demyelination Anaphylaxix is a rare but serious reaction following vaccine administration. -True -False True Potential allergenic components within vaccines include: -Certain antibiotics (neomycin, Gentamicin) -Residual media (egg) -Stabalizers (gelatin) -All of the above All of the above Which of the following is an adverse reaction following immunizations? -Febrile Seizures -Myocarditis -Syncope -All of the above All of the above Eczema vaccinatum can occur in individuals exposed to the smallpox vaccine who have: -Smallpox revaccination to close together -Atopic Dermatitis -Recent tattoos -Acne Atopic Dermatitis In addition to a physical exam, EKG, and cardiac enzymes, what else is recommended to be obtained to evaluate someone suspected of post-vaccination myopericarditis? -Proof of insurance -Blood alcohol level -Viral studies -None of the Above Viral studies All of the following are expected side effects after receiving an immunization shot except: -Soreness, redness and slight swelling at injection site -Mild side effects that go away on their own -Hair loss, increased appetite and yellowing of fingernails -Soreness and low grade fever that usually lasts less than 24 hours Hair loss, increased appetite and yellowing of fingernails During an anthrax vaccine screening, a sailor reported having an allergic reaction to Anthrax five years ago. Since it has been some time since the reaction occurred, Anthrax should no longer be contraindicated for him. -True -False False What are the recommended doses of epinephrine (Epi-Pen) to have stocked on site in the event of an anaphylactic reaction? -At least 1 -At least 2 -At least 3 -None of the above At least 3 Symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction may include which of the following? -All of the above -Cardiovascular collapse -Generalized itching -Swelling of lips, face or throat All of the above A person may be allergic to gelatin, a component in some. -True -False True There was a causal relationship between syncope and immunizations. -True -False True