Certificate in travel Health & APhA Exam
Prep CTH Complete Study Questions with
Verified Answers
1. What is travel health? - ANSWER When patients are traveling
internationally helping the patient prevent disease or illness
2. Why is travel health important? - ANSWER Prevent disease while traveling
internationally
3. What is the pharmacists role in travel health services - ANSWER Educate,
immunization, counseling, Assess the patient's needs and determine which
vaccines the patient needs prior to travel
4. 80-90% of people killed by malaria live in what region? - ANSWER Sub
sahara , a geophysical region. Description is debated. Incidence and
prevalence depends primarily measures per WHO : spray over 80% homes
in community, LLINets, Rx for pregant women and infants, and early
intervention.
5. What vectors carry Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers that use traveling humans as
reservoirs ? - ANSWER mosquito, ticks, louse, fleas, rodents
6. What two antimalarials are contraindicated for pregnant travelers? -
ANSWER Doxycycline. Primaquine.
Not studied: Atovaquone-Proguanil
, 7. What is the lowest altitude that is associated with Altitude Sickness ? -
ANSWER 2500 meters = 8000 ft
8. What non drug/ plant precautions lessen the risk of altitude illness? -
ANSWER 1. well hydrated Before ascent and then especially the first 48-72
hrs at high altitude. 2. Rest for first 24-72 hrs up there. 3. No alcohol
ingested x first 48 hrs. 4. Hike high, Sleep lower. 5. Buddies to recognize
and intervene promptly: ataxia, confusion, sleepiness, crackles, wheeze,
SOB.
9. what is the synthetic insecticide sprayed onto protective clothing and tents to
prevent mosquito, ticks and flea bites? What significant disease carryed by
which flies are not deterred by it? - ANSWER Permethrin, sprayed x 30-45
seconds on each side. When dry, it is considered effective x 6 wks or until
washed 6x. The tse-tse fly carries African Tryp... a parasitic protozoa is not
deterred by it - thick light colored clothing is best deterrent.
10.What European regions are most likely to carry Tick Borne hemorrhagic
diseases? - ANSWER Europe: Spain, Poland ....,
11.What areas in the Americas are most likely to have Tick borne hemorrhagic
diseases? Which diseases? - ANSWER A: Anaplasmosia. R: Rocky Mtn
Spotted Fever. E: Ehrlichnosis (sp?)
12.History Form Used to Gather Information About Travel - ANSWER
Evaluation of risk and hazards associated with:
- Who will be traveling (age, gender, health/medical and vaccination
history)
- Where (country(ies), urban/rural)
- What will they be doing when they get there?
- Why are they traveling?
- When (departure date, duration and season of travel)
Prep CTH Complete Study Questions with
Verified Answers
1. What is travel health? - ANSWER When patients are traveling
internationally helping the patient prevent disease or illness
2. Why is travel health important? - ANSWER Prevent disease while traveling
internationally
3. What is the pharmacists role in travel health services - ANSWER Educate,
immunization, counseling, Assess the patient's needs and determine which
vaccines the patient needs prior to travel
4. 80-90% of people killed by malaria live in what region? - ANSWER Sub
sahara , a geophysical region. Description is debated. Incidence and
prevalence depends primarily measures per WHO : spray over 80% homes
in community, LLINets, Rx for pregant women and infants, and early
intervention.
5. What vectors carry Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers that use traveling humans as
reservoirs ? - ANSWER mosquito, ticks, louse, fleas, rodents
6. What two antimalarials are contraindicated for pregnant travelers? -
ANSWER Doxycycline. Primaquine.
Not studied: Atovaquone-Proguanil
, 7. What is the lowest altitude that is associated with Altitude Sickness ? -
ANSWER 2500 meters = 8000 ft
8. What non drug/ plant precautions lessen the risk of altitude illness? -
ANSWER 1. well hydrated Before ascent and then especially the first 48-72
hrs at high altitude. 2. Rest for first 24-72 hrs up there. 3. No alcohol
ingested x first 48 hrs. 4. Hike high, Sleep lower. 5. Buddies to recognize
and intervene promptly: ataxia, confusion, sleepiness, crackles, wheeze,
SOB.
9. what is the synthetic insecticide sprayed onto protective clothing and tents to
prevent mosquito, ticks and flea bites? What significant disease carryed by
which flies are not deterred by it? - ANSWER Permethrin, sprayed x 30-45
seconds on each side. When dry, it is considered effective x 6 wks or until
washed 6x. The tse-tse fly carries African Tryp... a parasitic protozoa is not
deterred by it - thick light colored clothing is best deterrent.
10.What European regions are most likely to carry Tick Borne hemorrhagic
diseases? - ANSWER Europe: Spain, Poland ....,
11.What areas in the Americas are most likely to have Tick borne hemorrhagic
diseases? Which diseases? - ANSWER A: Anaplasmosia. R: Rocky Mtn
Spotted Fever. E: Ehrlichnosis (sp?)
12.History Form Used to Gather Information About Travel - ANSWER
Evaluation of risk and hazards associated with:
- Who will be traveling (age, gender, health/medical and vaccination
history)
- Where (country(ies), urban/rural)
- What will they be doing when they get there?
- Why are they traveling?
- When (departure date, duration and season of travel)
