Immunizations EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND 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: Correct Answer: 10 years
According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths
would be appropriate for administering HZV to an adult patient? Subcutaneous
Correct Answer: 5/8 inch
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to receive within 24
hours of birth? Correct Answer: Hepatitis B
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? Correct Answer: Dtap
For a patient who needs to receive IIV and HZV, which of the following best
describes appropriate administration of these vaccines? Correct Answer:
Administer IIV and wait 4 weeks before administering HZV
or
Administer these 2 vaccines at the same visit
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists
maintain records of immunizations? Correct Answer: For the patient's lifetime.
Which of the following patients are appropriate candidates for the 2-dose schedule
of HPV9? Correct Answer: 11 year-old girl with no medical conditions, series has
not been started
There should be a flat hard surface in the area where vaccines will be administered
to ensure: Correct Answer: There is room for the patient to lie down if fainting
occurs or CPR is required.
During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would a pharmacist
analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines? Correct Answer: assess
, How is the live, cholera vaccine administered? Correct Answer: orally
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? Correct Answer: DTaP, Hib,
PCV13, IPV, and rotavirus.
How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated? Correct
Answer: every 10 years
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before
administering IIV? Correct Answer: are you sick today?
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? Correct Answer: Inject 0.5 mL; one dose only
Which entity determines the specific vaccines that a pharmacist may administer?
Correct Answer: states through laws and regulations
Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or
younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated? Correct
Answer: MCV4 (meningococcal)
QUESTIONS AND 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: Correct Answer: 10 years
According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths
would be appropriate for administering HZV to an adult patient? Subcutaneous
Correct Answer: 5/8 inch
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to receive within 24
hours of birth? Correct Answer: Hepatitis B
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? Correct Answer: Dtap
For a patient who needs to receive IIV and HZV, which of the following best
describes appropriate administration of these vaccines? Correct Answer:
Administer IIV and wait 4 weeks before administering HZV
or
Administer these 2 vaccines at the same visit
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists
maintain records of immunizations? Correct Answer: For the patient's lifetime.
Which of the following patients are appropriate candidates for the 2-dose schedule
of HPV9? Correct Answer: 11 year-old girl with no medical conditions, series has
not been started
There should be a flat hard surface in the area where vaccines will be administered
to ensure: Correct Answer: There is room for the patient to lie down if fainting
occurs or CPR is required.
During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would a pharmacist
analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines? Correct Answer: assess
, How is the live, cholera vaccine administered? Correct Answer: orally
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? Correct Answer: DTaP, Hib,
PCV13, IPV, and rotavirus.
How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated? Correct
Answer: every 10 years
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before
administering IIV? Correct Answer: are you sick today?
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? Correct Answer: Inject 0.5 mL; one dose only
Which entity determines the specific vaccines that a pharmacist may administer?
Correct Answer: states through laws and regulations
Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or
younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated? Correct
Answer: MCV4 (meningococcal)
