APHA-PHARM CARE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Innate Immunity
Immunity that is present before exposure and effective from birth. Responds to a broad range of
pathogens. Physical Barriers, Physiologic features, Cells of the Immune System, and Processes.
acquired immunity
immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation (such as
vaccination). Humoral and cell-mediated immune response.
How long for a Flu shot to take effect?
2 weeks
name all Live Vaccines
MMR, Varicella, Rotavirus, MMRV, Live attenuated Influenza, Oral Typhoid Capsules, Yellow
Fever, and Chikungunya.
Live Vaccine routes?
Oral, Subq, Intranasal
What type of vaccine is never given to children less than 2 years of age?
Pure Polysaccharide are not given because of lack of B cell maturity without assistance from
helper T cells.
Conjugate Polysaccharide Vaccines are good for what age?
Protein carrier, Stimulate T-cell dependent immunity. Good for children less than 2 years.
Two inactivated vaccines minimum interval
No minimum
Inactivated and live vaccine minimum interval
No minimum
, Two live Vaccines, if not simultaneous minimum interval
28 Days
Inactivated vaccines and antibodies minimum interval
No minimum
Live vaccines followed by blood products minimum interval
2 weeks
Blood product given before live vaccine minimum interval
minimum interval varies, 3-11 months
live vaccine followed by PPD skin test minimum interval
28-day minimum interval
PPD skin test followed by live vaccine minimum interval
Administer vaccine after PPD skin test has been read
ACIP grace period for vacines
within 4 days of the minimum interval; some states do not allow a grace period. Live vaccines
have no grace period.
Vaccines during pregnancy
Tdap for every pregnancy, ideally during weeks 27-36. Inactivated Influenza Vaccine. Covid-19
vaccine. RSVPreF/Abrysvo during weeks 32 to 36 in RSV season. Live vaccines generally
should be deferred.
How long after chemo can you give live vaccines?
3 months
Immunosuppressive medications?
Corticosteroid among others
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Innate Immunity
Immunity that is present before exposure and effective from birth. Responds to a broad range of
pathogens. Physical Barriers, Physiologic features, Cells of the Immune System, and Processes.
acquired immunity
immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation (such as
vaccination). Humoral and cell-mediated immune response.
How long for a Flu shot to take effect?
2 weeks
name all Live Vaccines
MMR, Varicella, Rotavirus, MMRV, Live attenuated Influenza, Oral Typhoid Capsules, Yellow
Fever, and Chikungunya.
Live Vaccine routes?
Oral, Subq, Intranasal
What type of vaccine is never given to children less than 2 years of age?
Pure Polysaccharide are not given because of lack of B cell maturity without assistance from
helper T cells.
Conjugate Polysaccharide Vaccines are good for what age?
Protein carrier, Stimulate T-cell dependent immunity. Good for children less than 2 years.
Two inactivated vaccines minimum interval
No minimum
Inactivated and live vaccine minimum interval
No minimum
, Two live Vaccines, if not simultaneous minimum interval
28 Days
Inactivated vaccines and antibodies minimum interval
No minimum
Live vaccines followed by blood products minimum interval
2 weeks
Blood product given before live vaccine minimum interval
minimum interval varies, 3-11 months
live vaccine followed by PPD skin test minimum interval
28-day minimum interval
PPD skin test followed by live vaccine minimum interval
Administer vaccine after PPD skin test has been read
ACIP grace period for vacines
within 4 days of the minimum interval; some states do not allow a grace period. Live vaccines
have no grace period.
Vaccines during pregnancy
Tdap for every pregnancy, ideally during weeks 27-36. Inactivated Influenza Vaccine. Covid-19
vaccine. RSVPreF/Abrysvo during weeks 32 to 36 in RSV season. Live vaccines generally
should be deferred.
How long after chemo can you give live vaccines?
3 months
Immunosuppressive medications?
Corticosteroid among others
