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T/F Varicella is NOT transmitted by contact with the lesions. - Answer: False
Which of the following patients should receive the varicella vaccination?
• 10 month old at their well check
• 65-year-old who had chickenpox over 60 years ago
• 5-year-old who received one dose at 12 months of age
• 12-year-old who received doses at 15 months and six years of age - Answer: 5-year-old who received
one dose at 12 months of age
SATA which of the following statements are true regarding the recombinant zoster vaccine?
• It requires adjuvant
• It requires reconstitution
• It is indicated starting at 60 years of age
• It requires 2 doses - Answer: • It requires adjuvant
• It requires reconstitution
• It requires 2 doses
Which of the following is true regarding the recombinant herpes zoster vaccination?
• It cannot be given to someone who is had the varicella vaccine
• It is indicated for prevention of herpes zoster and it has complications in patients > 50 years of age
• It should not be given to someone who has previously received the exhaustor vaccine live.
,• It is approved as a treatment of herpes asked her if administered within 48 hours of onset of
symptoms. - Answer: It is indicated for prevention of herpes zoster and it has complications in patients >
50 years of age
Which of the following are true regarding vaccine efficacy and safety for the live varicella vaccine and
the recombinant zoster vaccine?
• Vaccines have over 90% effectiveness in prevention of disease after two doses
• Injection site pain for both vaccines less than 5%
• Postherpetic neuralgia was not reduce impatience greater than 70 years of age receiving the
recombinant zoster vaccine
• Systemic grade 3 reactions (preventing normal activities) were lower after dose 2 for the recombinant
zoster vaccine - Answer: Vaccines have over 90% effectiveness in prevention of disease after two doses
Which of the following complications are correctly matched the associated condition?
• Ramsey hunt syndrome - varicella zoster
• zoster ophthalmicus - varicella zoster
• pneumonia - herpes Austin
• post herpetic neuralgia - herpes zoster - Answer: Post herpetic neuralgia - herpes zoster
Which of the following is true regarding varicella zoster transmission?
• Covering lesions will prevent chance of transmission to others
• Period of contagiousness 1-2 days before the rash to 4-7 days later
• The incidence of varicella disease has remained unchanged since vaccinations became available
• It is not respiratory transmitted - Answer: Period of contagiousness 1-2 days before the rash to 4-7
days later
Which of the following correctly describes current ACIP recommendations?
, • The varicella zoster vaccine should be given at birth
• Patients > 13 years without prior evidence of immunity should only receive 1 dose of varicella zoster
vaccine
• The herpes has vaccine should be given to patients > 40 years
• The varicella zoster vaccine should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years of age - Answer: The
varicella zoster vaccine should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years of age.
Which of the following groups are high risk for hepatitis A?
• Infants
• Adolescence
• Persons experiencing homelessness
• Illicit drug users
• International travelers - Answer: • Persons experiencing homelessness
• Illicit drug users
• International travelers
The combination hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine (Twinrix) is administered at which of the following
monthly intervals?
• 0, 1
• 0, 6
• 0, 1, 6
• 0, 2, 12 - Answer: 0, 1, 6
Which of the following is a clinical feature of hepatitis B but not hepatitis A?
• Fulminant hepatitis
• Jaundice
• Dark urine