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A 69 year-old man received Td vaccination 4 years ago. He is preparing to travel to see his
newborn granddaughter next month. Which of the following vaccines containing tetanus,
diphtheria, and/or pertussis would be most appropriate for him? -
Answer✅
Tdap if he has not received that
and a Td booster every 10 years
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A health care provider who has not been vaccinated against hepatitis B is stuck by a
contaminated needle after administering an immunization to a hepatitis B-positive patient. In
addition to hepatitis B vaccine, the health care provider also should receive hepatitis B
Immunoglobulin (HBIG) as postexposure prophylaxis because the HBIG provides: -
Answer✅
Immediate protection
*its passive immunity so its short-lived, but provides protection right away
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A history of anaphylaxis caused by neomycin would be a contraindication to receiving which
of the following vaccines? -
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, Answer✅
Hep A, IPV, MMR, Rabies, smallpox, varicella, zoster, influenza
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According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths would be
appropriate for administering HZV to an adult patient? -
Answer✅
5/8 in needle at 45 degrees in the outer upper arm (SC)
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According to the ACIP, which of the following would be considered adequate evidence of
immunity to varicella, indicating that administration of varicella vaccine is unnecessary? -
Answer✅
Diagnosis of chickenpox/shingles by a health care provider.
Born in U.S. before 1980
2 doses of varicella at least 4 weeks apart
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Acquired immunity: -
Answer✅
immunological memory
*can be active or passive
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Active immunity: -
Answer✅
an antigen from an invading pathogen triggers an immune response
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Adolescents should be routinely vaccinated with MCV4 on the following schedule: -
Answer✅
1 dose at 11 or 12 years
booster at 16 years
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After completion of a primary vaccine series and documentation of a one-time dose of
Tdap, Td booster doses are recommended every: -
Answer✅
every 10 years
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Aiden is a 6-month-old healthy boy with no known allergies. He has received vaccinations in
the past with no reported adverse reactions. Aiden's father asks about having his son
vaccinated against influenza. The most appropriate response would be to inform the father
that Aiden: -
Answer✅
If he has not had 2 doses of the flu vaccine then he needs 2 doses, 4 weeks apart
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Alan is a 47-year-old man who has no documentation of a primary series of tetanus-
containing vaccine. Which of the following would be an appropriate primary series for Alan?
-
Answer✅
1) Tdap
2) Td 4 weeks later
3) Td 6-12 months later
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