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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.
[Module3 p18]
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
[Module3 p34]
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
[Module3 p17]
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.
(ACIP recommends routine vaccination of all individual 60 yrs of age or older who
have no valid contraindications or precautions to receiving the vaccine.)
[Module3 p24]
According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving
HZV? Correct Answer: Current treatment for lymphoma.
[Module3 p25]
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
[Table 3.3 Module3 p8]
, (All people and 6 mo or older should receive 1 dose of the influenza vaccine each
yr during the influenza season. *The single exception to this recommendation is for
all children aged 6 months to 8 yrs receiving influenza vaccination for the first
time*. These children should receive 2 doses, administered at least 4 weeks apart
in the same season.) [Module3 p10]
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.
[Module4 p4]
HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to:
Correct Answer: Gelatin
[Module3 p25]
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.
(... intramuscularly (for all vaccines containing tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis).)
[Module3 p20]
[F4.2 Module4 p21]