Immunization Certification (102 QUESTIONS)
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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?
Correct Answer: Tdap.
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.
What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"? Correct Answer: Immunization
stakeholders collaborate to meet community immunization needs.
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? Correct Answer: Tdap,
HPV, MCV, HepB, and influenza, if during influenza season.
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? Correct Answer: HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly
According to ACIP recommendations, what is the maximum number of doses of PPSV23 a
patient should receive in his or her lifetime? Correct Answer: 3 doses.
Which of these vaccines is an inactivated vaccine? Correct Answer: Tdap.
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.
Which of the following patients should receive the MMR vaccine? Correct Answer: A
pharmacist born in 1975 with documentation of 1 dose of MMR vaccine.
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.
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster in
adults aged: Correct Answer: 60 years and older.
According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV? Correct
Answer: Current treatment for lymphoma.
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:
Correct Answer: Should receive 1 dose of IIV4 today followed by a second dose of IIV4
administered 4 weeks later
Which of the following best describes how to administer MMR vaccine to an adult patient
weighing 210 lb? Correct Answer: Inject subcutaneously at a 45° angle in the outer aspect of the
upper arm.
In 2014, which vaccination rate was lowest among adolescents 13 through 17 years of age?
Correct Answer: HPV
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine, pharmacists should
advise parents to: Correct Answer: Comfort the child and engage in quiet activities.
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain
records of immunizations? Correct Answer: For the patient's lifetime.
HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to: Correct Answer:
Gelatin
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before administering IIV?
Correct Answer: Are you sick today?
Which of the following best describes how to administer Tdap vaccine to an adult patient
weighing 185 lb? Correct Answer: Inject intramuscularly at a 90° angle in the deltoid muscle.
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
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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?
Correct Answer: Tdap.
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.
What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"? Correct Answer: Immunization
stakeholders collaborate to meet community immunization needs.
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? Correct Answer: Tdap,
HPV, MCV, HepB, and influenza, if during influenza season.
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? Correct Answer: HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly
According to ACIP recommendations, what is the maximum number of doses of PPSV23 a
patient should receive in his or her lifetime? Correct Answer: 3 doses.
Which of these vaccines is an inactivated vaccine? Correct Answer: Tdap.
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.
Which of the following patients should receive the MMR vaccine? Correct Answer: A
pharmacist born in 1975 with documentation of 1 dose of MMR vaccine.
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.
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster in
adults aged: Correct Answer: 60 years and older.
According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV? Correct
Answer: Current treatment for lymphoma.
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:
Correct Answer: Should receive 1 dose of IIV4 today followed by a second dose of IIV4
administered 4 weeks later
Which of the following best describes how to administer MMR vaccine to an adult patient
weighing 210 lb? Correct Answer: Inject subcutaneously at a 45° angle in the outer aspect of the
upper arm.
In 2014, which vaccination rate was lowest among adolescents 13 through 17 years of age?
Correct Answer: HPV
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine, pharmacists should
advise parents to: Correct Answer: Comfort the child and engage in quiet activities.
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain
records of immunizations? Correct Answer: For the patient's lifetime.
HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to: Correct Answer:
Gelatin
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before administering IIV?
Correct Answer: Are you sick today?
Which of the following best describes how to administer Tdap vaccine to an adult patient
weighing 185 lb? Correct Answer: Inject intramuscularly at a 90° angle in the deltoid muscle.
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
