Immunization Exam

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

Herd immunity refers to which of the following situations?

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?

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

Which of the following statements about live attenuated vaccines is true

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

Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive postexposure prophylaxis?

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:

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?

How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated?

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

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

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

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

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 viruses are associated with the development of cancer?

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

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?

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:

What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"?

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

Which disease is characterized by the development of a membrane on the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx, leading to respiratory obstruction?

Which of the following patients should receive the MMR vaccine?

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

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

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to receive within 24 hours of birth?

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

Why are adjuvants added to vaccines?

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?

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

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?

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.

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?

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

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

According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following best describes an opportunity for pharmacists to use diagnosis-based screening to identify people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases?

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

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

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:

Which of these vaccines is an inactivated vaccine?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The incubation period for influenza can range from:

What is the standard dose of epinephrine for managing anaphylaxis?

What is the most common complication of pertussis?

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

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

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?

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

In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine, pharmacists should advise parents to:

Vaccines as well as exposure to natural disease are both examples of which type of immunity?

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