APhA Immunization Exam ACTUAL
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
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For individuals who are immunocompetent, at what ages can the 2-dose HPV series be given?
A. 11 through 16 years
B. 9 through 14 years
C. 16 through 26 years
D. 9 through 21 years - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 9 through 14 years
What might happen if the recommended interval between vaccine doses in a series is decreased?
A. It may interfere with antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
B. It could overload the immune system.
C. Uncontrolled replication might occur.
D. There is an increased risk for infection and outbreaks. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. It may
interfere with antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
What is the minimum interval between doses one and two of the hepatitis A vaccine?
A. 6 weeks
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 6 months
Which of the following would be an appropriate needle size and length for administering varicella
vaccine to 5 year-old child?
A. 23 gauge; 1 inch
B. 25 gauge; 1 inch
C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
D. 20 gauge; 5/8 inch - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
, Which of the following is the minimum needle length recommended for intramuscular administration of
the influenza vaccine to an adult man weighing 265 lbs?
A. 1/2 inch
B. 5/8 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1.5 inches - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 1.5 inches
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for healthy adolescents and adults ages 16 through 23
years based on shared clinical decision-making?
A. Meningococcal B
B. 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate
C. Hepatitis B
D. 9-valent HPV - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Meningococcal B
Which of the following patients would be an appropriate candidate for the adjuvanted influenza vaccine
(aIIV4)?
A. A 5 year-old child with asthma
B. A 26 year-old woman with no health conditions
C. A 72 year-old woman with COPD
D. A 62 year-old pharmacist with hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER - C. A 72 year-old woman
with COPD
Which of the following is a provider factor associated with low vaccination rates in adults?
A. Unable to order vaccines
B. Limited internet access to view the schedules
C. Lack of time to focus on preventive services
D. Authority is restricted by state regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Lack of time to focus on
preventive services
What are immunization coalitions?
A. Individuals within an accountable care organization (ACO) who oversee immunization services
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
For individuals who are immunocompetent, at what ages can the 2-dose HPV series be given?
A. 11 through 16 years
B. 9 through 14 years
C. 16 through 26 years
D. 9 through 21 years - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 9 through 14 years
What might happen if the recommended interval between vaccine doses in a series is decreased?
A. It may interfere with antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
B. It could overload the immune system.
C. Uncontrolled replication might occur.
D. There is an increased risk for infection and outbreaks. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. It may
interfere with antibody response and reduce vaccine effectiveness.
What is the minimum interval between doses one and two of the hepatitis A vaccine?
A. 6 weeks
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 6 months
Which of the following would be an appropriate needle size and length for administering varicella
vaccine to 5 year-old child?
A. 23 gauge; 1 inch
B. 25 gauge; 1 inch
C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
D. 20 gauge; 5/8 inch - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 25 gauge; 5/8 inch
, Which of the following is the minimum needle length recommended for intramuscular administration of
the influenza vaccine to an adult man weighing 265 lbs?
A. 1/2 inch
B. 5/8 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1.5 inches - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 1.5 inches
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for healthy adolescents and adults ages 16 through 23
years based on shared clinical decision-making?
A. Meningococcal B
B. 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate
C. Hepatitis B
D. 9-valent HPV - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Meningococcal B
Which of the following patients would be an appropriate candidate for the adjuvanted influenza vaccine
(aIIV4)?
A. A 5 year-old child with asthma
B. A 26 year-old woman with no health conditions
C. A 72 year-old woman with COPD
D. A 62 year-old pharmacist with hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER - C. A 72 year-old woman
with COPD
Which of the following is a provider factor associated with low vaccination rates in adults?
A. Unable to order vaccines
B. Limited internet access to view the schedules
C. Lack of time to focus on preventive services
D. Authority is restricted by state regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Lack of time to focus on
preventive services
What are immunization coalitions?
A. Individuals within an accountable care organization (ACO) who oversee immunization services
