AIR FORCE IBT STUDY GUIDE
1. Anaphylaxis: Generalized allergic reaction affecting one or more organ systems
2. Adult/Child EPI doses: Adult: 1:1000 dilution 0.3mL-0.5mL or EPI Pen 0.3mL
Children: .01mg/kg body weight max 0.3mL or EpiPen Jr 0.15mL 1:2000
dilution
3. Who created VAERS?: National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 co spon-
sored with CDC
4. Who can report to VAERS?: Anyone can report to VAERS
5. What is the Primary Purpose of VAERS?: To capture all clinically significant
medical events occurring post-vaccination even if the reporter is not certain that the
incident is vaccine related.
6. Reportable Events Table: Specifically outlines which post-vaccination events
must be reported. The need to report is also based on the amount of time that elapsed
between the vaccination and the start of the event
7. NCVIA requires the following events to be reported: Any reaction that is listed
in the Vaccine Injury Table, Any reaction requiring medical attention or hospitaliza- tion,
any reaction that is not listed in the Manufacturers Package Insert.
Anthrax (AVIP) and Smallpox (SVP) differ from this program
8. Gauges of needles to use ID, IM, SubQ: ID: 26-27G, IM: 22-25G. SubQ: 23-25G
9. 7 Patient Rights: 1.Right Person
2. Right time/schedule
3. Right Vaccine
4. Right Route
5. Right dosage
6. Right documentation
7. Right Reason
10.Correct angles of Injections: ID: 15 degrees
IM: 90 degrees
SubQ: 45 degrees
11.Administering Smallpox: 15 sticks in a 5mm diameter, using a bifurcated
needle. Percutaneous sticks.
12.Oral vaccines: Adenovirus, oral typhoid, Ty21
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13.Active Immunity: Naturally acquired: Exposed to live pathogen, develops dis-
ease, becomes immune
Artificially Acquired: administration of vaccine that contains antigen
14.Passive Immunity: Naturally acquired: passed from mother to baby through
placenta. Antibodies fall quickly after birth
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Artificially acquired: short term immunity through administration by
injection or IV. Also known as Immune Globulin or Gamma Globulin.
15.Live virus vaccine examples: Yellow Fever, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, oral
Polio(OPV)
16.Live bacteria vaccines examples: BCG, oral typhoid
17.Polysaccharides: long chains of sugar molecules that make up the surface of
some bacteria
18.Stabilizers: help vaccine retain potency even when subjected to unfavorable
conditions such as heat, light, acidity, vibration and humidity.
19.Preservatives: Keeps vaccines from being contaminated and prevent a breed- ing
ground for bacteria, fungi and viruses. Three types of preservatives:
Antibiotics (Inhibits growth of bacteria in vaccine vials) Usually uses
neomycin and streptomycin,
Formaldehyde: Only used in Anthrax
Thimerosal: Also known as Merthiolate. Should be remanufactured to be
Thimerosal free due to health concerns.
20.Detergents: added to vaccines to prevent adhesion to vaccine molecules to the
glass
21.Excipients: Inert substances that act as diluents or vehicles for a drug or
vaccine
22.Adenovirus Vaccine: Trade Name: Adenovirus Vaccine
Type: Live Vaccine
Route: Oral
Schedule: Single
Dose Dose: 2 tabs
Booster: None
Licensing Age: 17-50yrs old
23.Anthrax: Trade Name: Biothrax
Abbreviation: AVA
Type: Inactivated
Bacteria Route: IM
1. Anaphylaxis: Generalized allergic reaction affecting one or more organ systems
2. Adult/Child EPI doses: Adult: 1:1000 dilution 0.3mL-0.5mL or EPI Pen 0.3mL
Children: .01mg/kg body weight max 0.3mL or EpiPen Jr 0.15mL 1:2000
dilution
3. Who created VAERS?: National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 co spon-
sored with CDC
4. Who can report to VAERS?: Anyone can report to VAERS
5. What is the Primary Purpose of VAERS?: To capture all clinically significant
medical events occurring post-vaccination even if the reporter is not certain that the
incident is vaccine related.
6. Reportable Events Table: Specifically outlines which post-vaccination events
must be reported. The need to report is also based on the amount of time that elapsed
between the vaccination and the start of the event
7. NCVIA requires the following events to be reported: Any reaction that is listed
in the Vaccine Injury Table, Any reaction requiring medical attention or hospitaliza- tion,
any reaction that is not listed in the Manufacturers Package Insert.
Anthrax (AVIP) and Smallpox (SVP) differ from this program
8. Gauges of needles to use ID, IM, SubQ: ID: 26-27G, IM: 22-25G. SubQ: 23-25G
9. 7 Patient Rights: 1.Right Person
2. Right time/schedule
3. Right Vaccine
4. Right Route
5. Right dosage
6. Right documentation
7. Right Reason
10.Correct angles of Injections: ID: 15 degrees
IM: 90 degrees
SubQ: 45 degrees
11.Administering Smallpox: 15 sticks in a 5mm diameter, using a bifurcated
needle. Percutaneous sticks.
12.Oral vaccines: Adenovirus, oral typhoid, Ty21
, AIR FORCE IBT STUDY GUIDE
13.Active Immunity: Naturally acquired: Exposed to live pathogen, develops dis-
ease, becomes immune
Artificially Acquired: administration of vaccine that contains antigen
14.Passive Immunity: Naturally acquired: passed from mother to baby through
placenta. Antibodies fall quickly after birth
, AIR FORCE IBT STUDY GUIDE
Artificially acquired: short term immunity through administration by
injection or IV. Also known as Immune Globulin or Gamma Globulin.
15.Live virus vaccine examples: Yellow Fever, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, oral
Polio(OPV)
16.Live bacteria vaccines examples: BCG, oral typhoid
17.Polysaccharides: long chains of sugar molecules that make up the surface of
some bacteria
18.Stabilizers: help vaccine retain potency even when subjected to unfavorable
conditions such as heat, light, acidity, vibration and humidity.
19.Preservatives: Keeps vaccines from being contaminated and prevent a breed- ing
ground for bacteria, fungi and viruses. Three types of preservatives:
Antibiotics (Inhibits growth of bacteria in vaccine vials) Usually uses
neomycin and streptomycin,
Formaldehyde: Only used in Anthrax
Thimerosal: Also known as Merthiolate. Should be remanufactured to be
Thimerosal free due to health concerns.
20.Detergents: added to vaccines to prevent adhesion to vaccine molecules to the
glass
21.Excipients: Inert substances that act as diluents or vehicles for a drug or
vaccine
22.Adenovirus Vaccine: Trade Name: Adenovirus Vaccine
Type: Live Vaccine
Route: Oral
Schedule: Single
Dose Dose: 2 tabs
Booster: None
Licensing Age: 17-50yrs old
23.Anthrax: Trade Name: Biothrax
Abbreviation: AVA
Type: Inactivated
Bacteria Route: IM
