APHA FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ Barbara is a 60-year-old woman who presents to the pharmacy
for two vaccines: HZV and IIV. Which of the following are the
appropriate doses and routes for administering these vaccines to
this patient?
Your Choice
HZV 0.65 mL *subq/IM*; IIV 0.5 mL *subq/IM* Answer: subq im
◉ What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"?
Immunization *coalition/stakeholders* collaborate to meet
community immunization needs. Answer: stakeholders
◉ During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would
a pharmacist analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines? SOAP?
Answer: A
◉ Which influenza vaccine is approved to be used with the jet
injector needle-free system?
,The only vaccines approved for such use are *blank* and *Blank*
Quadrivalent. This approval is for individuals ages *# through #
years* Answer: afluria 18 through 64 years
◉ Why are water bottles recommended to be placed in refrigerators
in which vaccines are stored? Answer: stabilize the temp
◉ Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to
receive at birth? Answer: Hepatitis B
◉ The documentation system that health care providers should use
to report serious adverse events after vaccination is: Answer: VAERS.
◉ Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-
containing vaccines? Answer: The potency of HZV is greater than
that of varicella vaccine
◉ Which of the following is a requirement of Occupational Safety
and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard? Answer: Health care providers must use safety devices
when administering injectable vaccines.
◉ Where should vaccines that require refrigeration be stored?
Answer: In the middle of the refrigerator.
,◉ What is the minimum needle length is recommended for
administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient weighing 130 lb?
Answer: 1 inch.
◉ Which of the following statements would be accurate when
responding to a patient's concerns about vaccines? Answer: The
immune system is capable of stimulating an immune response to
multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
◉ Which type of immune response targets pathogens that have
entered the cells of the host? Answer: Cell-mediated immunity.
◉ In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a
vaccine, pharmacists should advise parents to: Answer: Comfort the
child and engage in quiet activities.
◉ RotaTeq should be administered as a: Answer: 3-dose series to
infants at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
◉ Which of the following documents must be given to every patient
or patient's caregiver before administration of a vaccine covered by
the NCVIA? Answer: VIS.
◉ Alex is a 32-year-old man who is scheduled to travel to a country
where hepatitis A is endemic. He received his first dose of hepatitis
, A vaccine today. Alex should be counseled to return for his second
dose of hepatitis A vaccine: Answer: A second dose of vaccine is not
recommended for this patient.
◉ Which of the following vaccine-preventable diseases had the
highest incidence in the United States in 2012? Answer: Pertussis.
◉ Which disease was the leading cause of acquired mental
retardation before introduction of a vaccine? Answer: Rubella.
◉ HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows
pharmacists to: Answer: List their vaccination services so patients
can find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.
◉ Mark, a 65-year-old man, is a candidate for the following vaccines:
IIV3 or IIV4, PPSV23, zoster, and a booster dose of Td. Which of
these vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine? Answer: Zoster.
◉ Federal law makes offering an influenza vaccination a
requirement for continued federal funding in which setting? Answer:
Long-term care facilities.
◉ John is a 46-year-old man with diabetes. He requests a refill of his
diabetes testing supplies on October 21st. His immunization record
indicates that he has completed the primary series of MMR, DTaP,
FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ Barbara is a 60-year-old woman who presents to the pharmacy
for two vaccines: HZV and IIV. Which of the following are the
appropriate doses and routes for administering these vaccines to
this patient?
Your Choice
HZV 0.65 mL *subq/IM*; IIV 0.5 mL *subq/IM* Answer: subq im
◉ What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"?
Immunization *coalition/stakeholders* collaborate to meet
community immunization needs. Answer: stakeholders
◉ During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would
a pharmacist analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines? SOAP?
Answer: A
◉ Which influenza vaccine is approved to be used with the jet
injector needle-free system?
,The only vaccines approved for such use are *blank* and *Blank*
Quadrivalent. This approval is for individuals ages *# through #
years* Answer: afluria 18 through 64 years
◉ Why are water bottles recommended to be placed in refrigerators
in which vaccines are stored? Answer: stabilize the temp
◉ Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to
receive at birth? Answer: Hepatitis B
◉ The documentation system that health care providers should use
to report serious adverse events after vaccination is: Answer: VAERS.
◉ Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-
containing vaccines? Answer: The potency of HZV is greater than
that of varicella vaccine
◉ Which of the following is a requirement of Occupational Safety
and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard? Answer: Health care providers must use safety devices
when administering injectable vaccines.
◉ Where should vaccines that require refrigeration be stored?
Answer: In the middle of the refrigerator.
,◉ What is the minimum needle length is recommended for
administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient weighing 130 lb?
Answer: 1 inch.
◉ Which of the following statements would be accurate when
responding to a patient's concerns about vaccines? Answer: The
immune system is capable of stimulating an immune response to
multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
◉ Which type of immune response targets pathogens that have
entered the cells of the host? Answer: Cell-mediated immunity.
◉ In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a
vaccine, pharmacists should advise parents to: Answer: Comfort the
child and engage in quiet activities.
◉ RotaTeq should be administered as a: Answer: 3-dose series to
infants at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
◉ Which of the following documents must be given to every patient
or patient's caregiver before administration of a vaccine covered by
the NCVIA? Answer: VIS.
◉ Alex is a 32-year-old man who is scheduled to travel to a country
where hepatitis A is endemic. He received his first dose of hepatitis
, A vaccine today. Alex should be counseled to return for his second
dose of hepatitis A vaccine: Answer: A second dose of vaccine is not
recommended for this patient.
◉ Which of the following vaccine-preventable diseases had the
highest incidence in the United States in 2012? Answer: Pertussis.
◉ Which disease was the leading cause of acquired mental
retardation before introduction of a vaccine? Answer: Rubella.
◉ HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows
pharmacists to: Answer: List their vaccination services so patients
can find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.
◉ Mark, a 65-year-old man, is a candidate for the following vaccines:
IIV3 or IIV4, PPSV23, zoster, and a booster dose of Td. Which of
these vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine? Answer: Zoster.
◉ Federal law makes offering an influenza vaccination a
requirement for continued federal funding in which setting? Answer:
Long-term care facilities.
◉ John is a 46-year-old man with diabetes. He requests a refill of his
diabetes testing supplies on October 21st. His immunization record
indicates that he has completed the primary series of MMR, DTaP,
