APhA Immunization Exam Questions
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Which of the following vaccines may be administered to boys and young men aged 9 through 26
years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts?
Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B.
VAR.
HPV9. - ANSWERSHPV9
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with Tdap to
protect the infant from pertussis after birth?
Active immunity
Acquired immunity
Cell-mediated immunity
Passive immunity - ANSWERSpassive immunity
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain
records of immunizations?
5 years.
10 years.
20 years.
For the patient's lifetime. - ANSWERSFor the patient's lifetime.
,HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to:
Order vaccines from multiple distributors through a centralized hub.
Manage vaccine inventory during shortages.
List their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby
immunizers.
Order free print marketing materials. - ANSWERSList their vaccination services so patients can
find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.
Which of the following is recognized by sociologists as a factor in a patient's decision whether to
be vaccinated?
History of medication use.
History of chronic medical conditions.
Influence of a health care provider.
Discount coupon in local newspaper. - ANSWERSInfluence of a health care provider.
Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza vaccine
recommendations?
It was shown to cause influenza in children and adolescents.
,Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza
seasons.
Serious adverse events were reported with LAIV.
There was concern about vaccine supply issues. - ANSWERSLow effectiveness of this vaccine
was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza seasons.
HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to:
Eggs.
Latex.
Tree nuts.
Gelatin. - ANSWERSGelatin.
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events
after vaccination is:
VAERS.
OSHA.
CMS-1500.
VICP. - ANSWERSVAERS
Kyle is a 5-year-old boy who is up to date with his vaccinations. He has never experienced any
adverse effects from vaccinations. At his next well-child check-up, Kyle will be receiving the
following vaccines: IPV, MMR, varicella vaccine, and a tetanus-containing vaccine. Which of the
following tetanus-containing vaccines would be appropriate for him?
, DTaP.
DT.
Td.
Tdap. - ANSWERSDTaP
Federal law makes offering an annual influenza vaccination a requirement for continued federal
funding in which setting?
Patient-centered medical homes
Accountable care organizations
Long-term care facilities
Home health care - ANSWERSLong-term care facilities
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?
0 and 2 months.
0 and 6 months.
0, 1, and 2 months.
0, 1, and 6 months. - ANSWERS0, 1, and 6 months.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic?
Antigenic drift in an influenza A virus.
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Which of the following vaccines may be administered to boys and young men aged 9 through 26
years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts?
Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B.
VAR.
HPV9. - ANSWERSHPV9
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with Tdap to
protect the infant from pertussis after birth?
Active immunity
Acquired immunity
Cell-mediated immunity
Passive immunity - ANSWERSpassive immunity
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain
records of immunizations?
5 years.
10 years.
20 years.
For the patient's lifetime. - ANSWERSFor the patient's lifetime.
,HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to:
Order vaccines from multiple distributors through a centralized hub.
Manage vaccine inventory during shortages.
List their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby
immunizers.
Order free print marketing materials. - ANSWERSList their vaccination services so patients can
find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.
Which of the following is recognized by sociologists as a factor in a patient's decision whether to
be vaccinated?
History of medication use.
History of chronic medical conditions.
Influence of a health care provider.
Discount coupon in local newspaper. - ANSWERSInfluence of a health care provider.
Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza vaccine
recommendations?
It was shown to cause influenza in children and adolescents.
,Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza
seasons.
Serious adverse events were reported with LAIV.
There was concern about vaccine supply issues. - ANSWERSLow effectiveness of this vaccine
was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza seasons.
HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to:
Eggs.
Latex.
Tree nuts.
Gelatin. - ANSWERSGelatin.
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events
after vaccination is:
VAERS.
OSHA.
CMS-1500.
VICP. - ANSWERSVAERS
Kyle is a 5-year-old boy who is up to date with his vaccinations. He has never experienced any
adverse effects from vaccinations. At his next well-child check-up, Kyle will be receiving the
following vaccines: IPV, MMR, varicella vaccine, and a tetanus-containing vaccine. Which of the
following tetanus-containing vaccines would be appropriate for him?
, DTaP.
DT.
Td.
Tdap. - ANSWERSDTaP
Federal law makes offering an annual influenza vaccination a requirement for continued federal
funding in which setting?
Patient-centered medical homes
Accountable care organizations
Long-term care facilities
Home health care - ANSWERSLong-term care facilities
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?
0 and 2 months.
0 and 6 months.
0, 1, and 2 months.
0, 1, and 6 months. - ANSWERS0, 1, and 6 months.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic?
Antigenic drift in an influenza A virus.
