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APhA Immunization Self-Study Assessment
TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
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?
A. DTaP today; Td in 4 weeks; Td 6 months after the second dose.
B. Tdap today; Tdap in 4 weeks; Tdap 6 months after the second dose.
C. DTaP today; DTaP in 4 weeks, DTaP 6 months after the second dose.
D. Tdap today; Td in 4 weeks; Td 6 months after the second dose.
D
Which of the following is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
A. All persons employed by the pharmacy must be offered hepatitis A and hepatitis B
vaccines.
B. Health care providers must use safety devices when administering injectable vaccines.
C. All needles should be clipped or recapped before placing in the biohazard container.
D. All employees of the pharmacy must attend an OSHA training course every 5 years.
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B
Which type of vaccine involves stimulation of B cells without the assistance of T helper cells?
A. Live attenuated vaccines
B. Conjugated vaccines
C. Pure polysaccharide vaccines
D. Recombinant vaccines
C
A pure polysaccharide vaccine does not require T-helper cells to produce an immune response.
It is mediated solely through B cells. As such, they are T cell-independent.
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive
postexposure prophylaxis?
A. Hepatitis B.
B. Measles.
C. Meningococal disease.
D. Rabies.
D
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published
annually during which months?
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A. January or February
B. April or May
C. September or October
D. November or December
A
Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza
vaccine recommendations?
A. It was shown to cause influenza in children and adolescents.
B. Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza
seasons.
C. Serious adverse events were reported with LAIV.
D. There was concern about vaccine supply issues.
B
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before administering IIV?
A. Are you sick today?
B. During the past year, have you received a blood transfusion or immune (gamma) globulin?
C. Have you received any vaccinations in the past 4 weeks?
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D. Do you have cancer, leukemia, AIDS, or any other immune system problem?
A
What is the most common complication of pertussis?
pneumonia
Which disease is characterized by the development of a membrane on the tonsils, pharynx, or
larynx, leading to respiratory obstruction?
A. Pertussis.
B. Diphtheria.
C. Haemophilus influenzae type b.
D. Meningitis.
B
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine?
A. Anytime is safe
B. During the 1st trimester
C. 27 to 36 weeks
D. Wait until after the baby is delivered
A
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APhA Immunization Self-Study Assessment
TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
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?
A. DTaP today; Td in 4 weeks; Td 6 months after the second dose.
B. Tdap today; Tdap in 4 weeks; Tdap 6 months after the second dose.
C. DTaP today; DTaP in 4 weeks, DTaP 6 months after the second dose.
D. Tdap today; Td in 4 weeks; Td 6 months after the second dose.
D
Which of the following is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
A. All persons employed by the pharmacy must be offered hepatitis A and hepatitis B
vaccines.
B. Health care providers must use safety devices when administering injectable vaccines.
C. All needles should be clipped or recapped before placing in the biohazard container.
D. All employees of the pharmacy must attend an OSHA training course every 5 years.
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B
Which type of vaccine involves stimulation of B cells without the assistance of T helper cells?
A. Live attenuated vaccines
B. Conjugated vaccines
C. Pure polysaccharide vaccines
D. Recombinant vaccines
C
A pure polysaccharide vaccine does not require T-helper cells to produce an immune response.
It is mediated solely through B cells. As such, they are T cell-independent.
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive
postexposure prophylaxis?
A. Hepatitis B.
B. Measles.
C. Meningococal disease.
D. Rabies.
D
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published
annually during which months?
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A. January or February
B. April or May
C. September or October
D. November or December
A
Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza
vaccine recommendations?
A. It was shown to cause influenza in children and adolescents.
B. Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza
seasons.
C. Serious adverse events were reported with LAIV.
D. There was concern about vaccine supply issues.
B
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before administering IIV?
A. Are you sick today?
B. During the past year, have you received a blood transfusion or immune (gamma) globulin?
C. Have you received any vaccinations in the past 4 weeks?
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D. Do you have cancer, leukemia, AIDS, or any other immune system problem?
A
What is the most common complication of pertussis?
pneumonia
Which disease is characterized by the development of a membrane on the tonsils, pharynx, or
larynx, leading to respiratory obstruction?
A. Pertussis.
B. Diphtheria.
C. Haemophilus influenzae type b.
D. Meningitis.
B
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine?
A. Anytime is safe
B. During the 1st trimester
C. 27 to 36 weeks
D. Wait until after the baby is delivered
A
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