Immunization

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?

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?

Upon giving a VIS to a patient who is to receive a vaccine cover under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, what must be documented?

Which of the following is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing vaccines?

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.

HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to:

A history of anaphylaxis caused by gelatin would be a contraindication to receiving which of the following vaccines?

According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths would be appropriate for administering HZV to an adult patient?

At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine?

Which of the following statements is true regarding how vaccines evoke an immune response?

After reconstitution, within what time frame must HZV be administered?

Which of the following statements about establishing clinics for administering vaccines is true?

Alex is a 32-year-old man who is scheduled to travel to a country where hepatitis A is endemic. He leaves in 3 weeks and will be gone a month. He received his first dose of hepatitis A vaccine today. Alex should be counseled to return for his second dose of hepatitis A vaccine:

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?

David is a healthy 5-year-old boy who is scheduled to see his pediatrician for a checkup in July prior to starting kindergarten. David's immunization record reveals that he has received the following vaccines: 3 doses of HepB 4 doses of PCV13 2 doses of HepA 3 doses of IPV 2 doses of rotavirus 1 dose of MMRV 4 doses of DTaP 4 doses of Hib Which vaccines should David receive at this visit?

Which of the following statements would be accurate when responding to a patient's concerns about the safety of vaccines?

After completion of a primary vaccine series and documentation of a one-time dose of Tdap, Td booster doses are recommended every:

Which type of vaccine involves stimulation of B cells without the assistance of T helper cells?

Which of the following tetanus booster vaccines would be most appropriate for administration to a 12-year-old boy who has completed a primary series with DTaP and has no known allergies?

Which of the following patients would be a candidate for PPSV23?

Name the vaccine-preventable disease that may be contracted by unimmunized children from adults serving as reservoirs for the disease, which causes a paroxysmal cough and potentially can result in pneumonia, seizures, encephalopathy, hypoxia, and death.

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?

Which of these vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine?

HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to:

RotaTeq (RV5) should be administered as a:

Adolescents should be routinely vaccinated with MCV4 on the following schedule:

What is the minimum needle length recommended for administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient weighing 130 lb?

What is the most common complication of pertussis?

Justin is a healthy 16-year-old boy who has no documentation of varicella vaccine or history of the disease. He should receive:

Which of the following best describes how to administer Tdap vaccine to an adult patient weighing 185 lb?

Which of the following is recognized by sociologists as a factor in a patient's decision whether to be vaccinated?

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?

During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would a pharmacist analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines?

In 2014, which vaccination rate was lowest among adolescents 13 through 17 years of age?

Which of the following statements about pharmacy-based vaccination programs is true?

Why are adjuvants added to vaccines?

According to ACIP recommendations, what is the maximum number of doses of PPSV23 a patient should receive in his or her lifetime?

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?

Kimberly is a 34 year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant. She received a Td booster dose 1 year ago when she cut her hand while working in the kitchen. She has no documentation of receiving a Tdap vaccine. The most appropriate recommendation would be to administer:

Which of the following diseases has been successfully eradicated worldwide through vaccination efforts?

Which of the following best describes how to administer MMR vaccine to an adult patient weighing 210 lb?

Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic?

According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster in adults aged:

A history of anaphylaxis caused by neomycin would be a contraindication to receiving which of the following vaccines?

Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated?

For a patient who needs to receive IIV and HZV, which of the following best describes appropriate administration of these vaccines?

For which age group is the adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine approved?

Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver before administration of a vaccine covered under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)?

What is the time interval for which the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome following influenza vaccination would result in a precaution for future influenza vaccines?

The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published annually during which months?

Which viruses are associated with the development of cancer?

If a patient with an egg allergy experiences hives following influenza vaccination, what is ACIP's recommendation for vaccinating this patient against influenza?

Which of the following is the best example of a group with which individual pharmacists can collaborate to increase immunization rates in their communities?

Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain records of immunizations?

In which publication does the CDC initially publish new or updated vaccine recommendations?

Why should refrigerated vaccines be stored in the middle of the refrigerator?

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?

The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after vaccination is:

Which of the following statements about live attenuated vaccines is true?

Which of the following patients is a candidate for both MenACWY and MenB vaccines?

Which of the following patients are appropriate candidates for the 2-dose schedule of HPV9?

If a vial of influenza vaccine is left out of the refrigerator on the pharmacy counter overnight, what should be done with the vaccine?

Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before administering IIV?

If a patient received the first dose of HepB but did not return for the remaining doses in the series, under what circumstances should the HepB series be restarted?

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?

What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth?

Jackie is a 34-year-old woman who received an influenza vaccine from you today. She wants to know how long it will take for the vaccine to begin working to protect her from getting the flu. What would be the most appropriate response to this patient?

Federal law makes offering an annual influenza vaccination a requirement for continued federal funding in which setting?

Herd immunity refers to which of the following situations?

With the exception of rotavirus, the routinely recommended live vaccines are contraindicated in a patient who:

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?

The incubation period for influenza can range from

If a patient is a candidate for revaccination with PPSV23, what is the ACIP-recommended interval between doses of this vaccine?

How is the live, cholera vaccine administered?

What is the standard dose of epinephrine for managing anaphylaxis?

Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza vaccine recommendations?

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:

Tom is a 9-year old boy who has never had an influenza vaccine. Tom's mother shows you his up-to-date immunization record and reports that he has never had any adverse reactions to vaccinations. What dose and schedule of IIV should be administered to Tom?

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?

Austin is a healthy 16-year-old boy who has no documentation of varicella vaccine or history of the disease. He should receive:

John is a 46-year-old man with diabetes. He requests a refill of his diabetes testing supplies on October 21st. His immunization record indicates that he has completed the primary series of MMR, DTaP, HepA, and HepB vaccines. John has a documented history of chickenpox, and his last Td booster dose was 19 years ago. Which of the following vaccines should he receive?

Arthus reactions, which are exaggerated local reactions that can occur if a patient is vaccinated too frequently, are most commonly reported after which vaccine?

There should be a flat hard surface in the area where vaccines will be administered to ensure:

Administration of immunoglobulin following exposure to a pathogen is an example of which type of immunity?

Which type of immune response targets pathogens that have entered the cells of the host?

Which disease was the leading cause of acquired mental retardation before introduction of a vaccine?

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?

To reduce liability, pharmacists administering immunizations should take the following three steps:

What is the FDA-licensed age range for the use of LAIV?