Immunization Training Exam Questions
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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: 10 years
Which of the following best describes how to administer MMR vaccine to an adult patient weighing 210
lb? - Answer: Inject subcutaneously at a 45° angle in the outer aspect of the upper arm
If pharmacists are called upon to assist with vaccination efforts following a natural disaster, which
vaccine is likely to be needed by many of the victims? - Answer: Tetanus
When Mary turned 64, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At that time, she received PPSV23.
Which of the following represents appropriate pneumococcal coverage for Mary. - Answer: Administer
PCV13 at age 65, then PPSV23 at age 69
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster in adults aged:
- Answer: 60 years and older
Justin is a healthy 16-year-old boy who has no documentation of varicella vaccine or history of the
disease. He should receive: - Answer: 2 doses of varicella vaccine separated by at least 4 weeks.
In 2014, which vaccination rate was lowest among adolescents 13 through 17 years of age? - Answer:
HPV
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.
Kate is a 24-year-old woman with asthma. She requests a refill of her albuterol inhaler on November 1st.
Kate's immunization record indicates that she completed the primary series of MMR, varicella, DTaP,
HepA, and HepB vaccines, and she received a dose of Tdap 2 years ago. For complete coverage, which of
the following vaccines should she receive? - Answer: PPSV23, IIV and HPV
, What is the most common complication of pertussis? - Answer: Pneumonia
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after
vaccination is: - Answer: VAERS
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive postexposure
prophylaxis? - Answer: Rabies
According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (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 by a health care provider.
Why are adjuvants added to vaccines? - Answer: To strengthen the immune response to the antigen
Which of the following statements about establishing clinics for administering vaccines is true? -
Answer: Technicians can administer screening questionnaires and distribute VISs.
Robert is a 48-year-old pharmacist who is preparing to provide immunizations in his pharmacy for the
first time next fall. He has no documentation of receiving the hepatitis B vaccine and would like to be
vaccinated before administering vaccines in his practice. What is the recommended routine schedule for
vaccination against hepatitis B? - Answer: 0, 1, and 6 months
Which of the following best describes an opportunity for pharmacists to use diagnosis-based screening
to identify people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases? - Answer: Performing a medication review
for a patient who has diabetes
Vaccines as well as exposure to natural disease are both examples of which type of immunity? - Answer:
Active immunity
When looking at the schedule for vaccines that might be indicated for children and adolescents aged 18
years or younger based on medical indications, what does the orange bar represent? - Answer:
Precautions for vaccination
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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: 10 years
Which of the following best describes how to administer MMR vaccine to an adult patient weighing 210
lb? - Answer: Inject subcutaneously at a 45° angle in the outer aspect of the upper arm
If pharmacists are called upon to assist with vaccination efforts following a natural disaster, which
vaccine is likely to be needed by many of the victims? - Answer: Tetanus
When Mary turned 64, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At that time, she received PPSV23.
Which of the following represents appropriate pneumococcal coverage for Mary. - Answer: Administer
PCV13 at age 65, then PPSV23 at age 69
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster in adults aged:
- Answer: 60 years and older
Justin is a healthy 16-year-old boy who has no documentation of varicella vaccine or history of the
disease. He should receive: - Answer: 2 doses of varicella vaccine separated by at least 4 weeks.
In 2014, which vaccination rate was lowest among adolescents 13 through 17 years of age? - Answer:
HPV
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.
Kate is a 24-year-old woman with asthma. She requests a refill of her albuterol inhaler on November 1st.
Kate's immunization record indicates that she completed the primary series of MMR, varicella, DTaP,
HepA, and HepB vaccines, and she received a dose of Tdap 2 years ago. For complete coverage, which of
the following vaccines should she receive? - Answer: PPSV23, IIV and HPV
, What is the most common complication of pertussis? - Answer: Pneumonia
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after
vaccination is: - Answer: VAERS
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive postexposure
prophylaxis? - Answer: Rabies
According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (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 by a health care provider.
Why are adjuvants added to vaccines? - Answer: To strengthen the immune response to the antigen
Which of the following statements about establishing clinics for administering vaccines is true? -
Answer: Technicians can administer screening questionnaires and distribute VISs.
Robert is a 48-year-old pharmacist who is preparing to provide immunizations in his pharmacy for the
first time next fall. He has no documentation of receiving the hepatitis B vaccine and would like to be
vaccinated before administering vaccines in his practice. What is the recommended routine schedule for
vaccination against hepatitis B? - Answer: 0, 1, and 6 months
Which of the following best describes an opportunity for pharmacists to use diagnosis-based screening
to identify people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases? - Answer: Performing a medication review
for a patient who has diabetes
Vaccines as well as exposure to natural disease are both examples of which type of immunity? - Answer:
Active immunity
When looking at the schedule for vaccines that might be indicated for children and adolescents aged 18
years or younger based on medical indications, what does the orange bar represent? - Answer:
Precautions for vaccination
