APHA Quiz 2023 with complete solution

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? 0.5 mL; one dose only Which of the following statements about live attenuated vaccines is true? They should generally be avoided in immunocompromised individuals Which of the following is recognized by sociologists as a factor in a patient's decision whether to be vaccinated? Influence of a health care provider After reconstitution, within what time frame must HZV be administered? 30 minutes Kate is a 24-year-old woman with asthma. She requests a refill of her albuterol inhaler on November 1st. Kate's immunization record indicates that she completed the primary series of MMR, varicella, DTaP, HepA, and HepB vaccines, and she received a dose of Tdap 2 years ago. For complete coverage, which of the following vaccines should she receive? PPSV23, IIV, and HPV Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza vaccine recommendations? Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the and influenza seasons Which of the following statements is true regarding how vaccines evoke an immune response? The antigen in the vaccine activates B cells, which produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells Which of the following diseases are transmitted through mosquito bites? Yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis 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? Tdap 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: Should receive 1 dose of IIV4 today followed by a second dose of IIV4 administered 4 weeks later What is the most common complication of pertussis? Pneumonia HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to: Gelatin Which of the following documents must be given to every patient or patient's caregiver before administration of a vaccine covered under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)? VIS The presence of fever, diffuse maculopapular rash, and Koplik spots are characteristic of which of the following diseases? measles Jackie is a 34-year-old woman who received an influenza vaccine from you today. She wants to know how long it will take for the vaccine to begin working to protect her from getting the flu. What would be the most appropriate response to this patient? 14 days Which vaccine does ACIP recommend for all college freshmen, aged 21 years or younger, living in dormitories, who have not been previously vaccinated? MCV4 Which entity determines the specific vaccines that a pharmacist may administer? States through laws and regulations Which viruses are associated with the development of cancer? Human papillomavirus and hepatitis B virus During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would a pharmacist analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines? Assess Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain records of immunizations? For the patient's lifetime According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which of the following would be considered adequate evidence of immunity to varicella, indicating that administration of varicella vaccine is unnecessary? Diagnosis of chickenpox by a health care provider The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published annually during which months? January or Februa