PTCB IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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.
◉ What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"? Answer:
Immunization stakeholders collaborate to meet community
immunization needs.
◉ Emily is a 16-year-old high-school student with no chronic medical
conditions. Emily's immunization record shows that she completed the
primary series for IPV, HepA, Hib, DTaP, and MMR, and she had a
physician-diagnosed case of chickenpox at 2 years of age. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate recommendation for her today?
Answer: Tdap, HPV, MCV, HepB, and influenza, if during influenza
season.
◉ 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?
Answer: HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly
◉ According to ACIP recommendations, what is the maximum number
of doses of PPSV23 a patient should receive in his or her lifetime?
Answer: 3 doses.
◉ Which of these vaccines is an inactivated vaccine? Answer: Tdap.
◉ 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?
Answer: DTaP.
◉ Which of the following patients should receive the MMR vaccine?
Answer: A pharmacist born in 1975 with documentation of 1 dose of
MMR vaccine.
◉ Ava has arrived at the clinic for her well-child visit. She is 4 months
old. Ava's immunization record reveals that she has received the
following vaccines:
2 doses of HepB
1 dose of Hib
, 1 dose of rotavirus
1 dose of PCV13
1 dose of DTaP
1 dose of IPV
Which vaccines should Ava receive at today's visit? Answer: DTaP, Hib,
PCV13, IPV, and rotavirus.
◉ According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the
prevention of herpes zoster in adults aged: Answer: 60 years and older.
◉ According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to
receiving HZV? Answer: Current treatment for lymphoma.
◉ Aiden is a 6-month-old healthy boy with no known allergies. He has
received vaccinations in the past with no reported adverse reactions.
Aiden's father asks about having his son vaccinated against influenza.
The most appropriate response would be to inform the father that Aiden:
Answer: Should receive 1 dose of IIV4 today followed by a second dose
of IIV4 administered 4 weeks later
◉ 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.
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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.
◉ What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"? Answer:
Immunization stakeholders collaborate to meet community
immunization needs.
◉ Emily is a 16-year-old high-school student with no chronic medical
conditions. Emily's immunization record shows that she completed the
primary series for IPV, HepA, Hib, DTaP, and MMR, and she had a
physician-diagnosed case of chickenpox at 2 years of age. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate recommendation for her today?
Answer: Tdap, HPV, MCV, HepB, and influenza, if during influenza
season.
◉ 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?
Answer: HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly
◉ According to ACIP recommendations, what is the maximum number
of doses of PPSV23 a patient should receive in his or her lifetime?
Answer: 3 doses.
◉ Which of these vaccines is an inactivated vaccine? Answer: Tdap.
◉ 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?
Answer: DTaP.
◉ Which of the following patients should receive the MMR vaccine?
Answer: A pharmacist born in 1975 with documentation of 1 dose of
MMR vaccine.
◉ Ava has arrived at the clinic for her well-child visit. She is 4 months
old. Ava's immunization record reveals that she has received the
following vaccines:
2 doses of HepB
1 dose of Hib
, 1 dose of rotavirus
1 dose of PCV13
1 dose of DTaP
1 dose of IPV
Which vaccines should Ava receive at today's visit? Answer: DTaP, Hib,
PCV13, IPV, and rotavirus.
◉ According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the
prevention of herpes zoster in adults aged: Answer: 60 years and older.
◉ According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to
receiving HZV? Answer: Current treatment for lymphoma.
◉ Aiden is a 6-month-old healthy boy with no known allergies. He has
received vaccinations in the past with no reported adverse reactions.
Aiden's father asks about having his son vaccinated against influenza.
The most appropriate response would be to inform the father that Aiden:
Answer: Should receive 1 dose of IIV4 today followed by a second dose
of IIV4 administered 4 weeks later
◉ 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.
