APhA Immunization Certification Self-Test
Questions and Answers 2025
Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years
or younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated?
Correct Answer MCV4 AKA MenACWY
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is
vaccinated with Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth? Correct
Answer Passive Immunity
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine,
pharmacists should advise parents to: Correct Answer Comfort the child
and engage in quiet activities.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing
vaccines? Correct Answer The potency of HZV is greater than that of
varicella vaccine.
The incubation period for influenza can range from: Correct Answer 1 to 4
days
After reconstitution, within what time frame must HZV be administered?
Correct Answer 30 minutes
Which of the following statements is true regarding how vaccines evoke an
immune response? Correct Answer The antigen in the vaccine activates B
cells, which produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells.
Vaccines as well as exposure to natural disease are both examples of which
type of immunity? Correct Answer Active immunity
, APhA Immunization Certification Self-Test
Questions and Answers 2025
Which viruses are associated with the development of cancer? Correct
Answer Human papillomavirus and hepatitis B virus.
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? Correct
Answer 0, 1, and 2 months.
Which of the following immunization strategies is preferred for adults under
the age of 65 years with immunocompromising conditions who require both
PCV13 and PPSV23? Correct Answer PCV13 first, followed by PPSV23 at
least 8 weeks later.
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of
herpes zoster in adults aged: Correct Answer 60 years and older.
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. Correct Answer Administer PCV13 at
age 65, then PPSV23 at age 66.
What is the standard dose of epinephrine for managing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer 0.01 mg per kg body weight, up to a maximum of 0.5 mg.
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before
administering IIV? Correct Answer Are you sick today?
Questions and Answers 2025
Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years
or younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated?
Correct Answer MCV4 AKA MenACWY
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is
vaccinated with Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth? Correct
Answer Passive Immunity
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine,
pharmacists should advise parents to: Correct Answer Comfort the child
and engage in quiet activities.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing
vaccines? Correct Answer The potency of HZV is greater than that of
varicella vaccine.
The incubation period for influenza can range from: Correct Answer 1 to 4
days
After reconstitution, within what time frame must HZV be administered?
Correct Answer 30 minutes
Which of the following statements is true regarding how vaccines evoke an
immune response? Correct Answer The antigen in the vaccine activates B
cells, which produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells.
Vaccines as well as exposure to natural disease are both examples of which
type of immunity? Correct Answer Active immunity
, APhA Immunization Certification Self-Test
Questions and Answers 2025
Which viruses are associated with the development of cancer? Correct
Answer Human papillomavirus and hepatitis B virus.
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? Correct
Answer 0, 1, and 2 months.
Which of the following immunization strategies is preferred for adults under
the age of 65 years with immunocompromising conditions who require both
PCV13 and PPSV23? Correct Answer PCV13 first, followed by PPSV23 at
least 8 weeks later.
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of
herpes zoster in adults aged: Correct Answer 60 years and older.
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. Correct Answer Administer PCV13 at
age 65, then PPSV23 at age 66.
What is the standard dose of epinephrine for managing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer 0.01 mg per kg body weight, up to a maximum of 0.5 mg.
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before
administering IIV? Correct Answer Are you sick today?
