APhA Immunization Self Study
Assessment Questions & Answers
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published
annually during which months? - ANSWERSJanuary or February
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events
after vaccination is: - ANSWERSVAERS.
How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated? - ANSWERSEvery 10
years
According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV? -
ANSWERSCurrent treatment for lymphoma.
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine? -
ANSWERSAnytime is safe
Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or younger, living
in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated? - ANSWERSMCV4.
David is a healthy 5-year-old boy who is scheduled to see his pediatrician for a checkup in July
prior to starting kindergarten. David's immunization record reveals that he has received the
following vaccines:
3 doses of HepB
4 doses of PCV13
, 2 doses of HepA
3 doses of IPV
2 doses of rotavirus
1 dose of MMRV
4 doses of DTaP
4 doses of Hib
Which vaccines should David receive at this visit? - ANSWERSDTaP, IPV, MMR, and varicella.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing vaccines? -
ANSWERSThe potency of HZV is greater than that of varicella vaccine.
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive postexposure
prophylaxis? - ANSWERSRabies.
Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver before
administration of a vaccine covered under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)? -
ANSWERSVIS.
HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to: - ANSWERSList their
vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby
immunizers.
Assessment Questions & Answers
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published
annually during which months? - ANSWERSJanuary or February
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events
after vaccination is: - ANSWERSVAERS.
How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated? - ANSWERSEvery 10
years
According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV? -
ANSWERSCurrent treatment for lymphoma.
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine? -
ANSWERSAnytime is safe
Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or younger, living
in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated? - ANSWERSMCV4.
David is a healthy 5-year-old boy who is scheduled to see his pediatrician for a checkup in July
prior to starting kindergarten. David's immunization record reveals that he has received the
following vaccines:
3 doses of HepB
4 doses of PCV13
, 2 doses of HepA
3 doses of IPV
2 doses of rotavirus
1 dose of MMRV
4 doses of DTaP
4 doses of Hib
Which vaccines should David receive at this visit? - ANSWERSDTaP, IPV, MMR, and varicella.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing vaccines? -
ANSWERSThe potency of HZV is greater than that of varicella vaccine.
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive postexposure
prophylaxis? - ANSWERSRabies.
Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver before
administration of a vaccine covered under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)? -
ANSWERSVIS.
HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to: - ANSWERSList their
vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby
immunizers.
