Immunization Certification
What is the standard dose of epinephrine for managing anaphylaxis?
0.01 mg per kg body weight, up to a maximum of 0.5 mg.
HPV vaccine is recommended for which of the following individuals?
12-year-old boy.
If a patient is a candidate for revaccination with PPSV23, what is the ACIP-recommended interval between doses of this vaccine?
5 years.
At what point during pregnancy is it recommended to administer the influenza vaccine?
Anytime is safe
Which of the following key questions is important to ask a patient before administering IIV?
Are you sick today?
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.
How is the live, cholera vaccine administered?
Orally.
John is a 46-year-old man with diabetes. He requests a refill of his diabetes testing supplies on October 21st. His immunization record indicates that he has completed the primary series of MMR, DTaP, HepA, and HepB vaccines. John has a documented history of chickenpox, and his last Td booster dose was 19 years ago. Which of the following vaccines should he receive?
PPSV23, Tdap, and IIV.
Which of the following statements about establishing clinics for administering vaccines is true?
Technicians can administer screening questionnaires and distribute VISs.
Which of the following statements is true regarding varicella-containing vaccines?
The potency of HZV is greater than that of varicella vacicne
Why should refrigerated vaccines be stored in the middle of the refrigerator?
There are fewer temperature fluctuations.
A history of anaphylaxis caused by gelatin would be a contraindication to receiving which of the following vaccines?
Varicella.
Robert is a 48-year-old pharmacist who is preparing to provide immunizations in his pharmacy for the first time next fall. He has no documentation of receiving the hepatitis B vaccine and would like to be vaccinated before administering vaccines in his practice. What is the recommended routine schedule for vaccination against hepatitis B?
0, 1, and 6 months.
Adolescents should be routinely vaccinated with MCV4 on the following schedule:
1 dose at age 11 to 12 years, followed by a booster dose at age 16 years.
What is the minimum needle length recommended for administering HepB vaccine to an adult patient weighing 130 lb?
1 inch.
The incubation period for influenza can range from:
1 to 4 days
After completion of a primary vaccine series and documentation of a one-time dose of Tdap, Td booster doses are recommended every:
10 years.
Which of the following patients are appropriate candidates for the 2-dose schedule of HPV9?
11 year-old girl with no medical conditions, series has not been started
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
Justin is a healthy 16-year-old boy who has no documentation of varicella vaccine or history of the disease. He should receive:
2 doses of varicella vaccine separated by at least 4 weeks.
RotaTeq (RV5) should be administered as a:
2-dose series to infants at 2 and 4 months of age.
Which of the following patients would be a candidate for PPSV23?
25-year-old man who smokes cigarettes.
According to ACIP recommendations, what is the maximum number of doses of PPSV23 a patient should receive in his or her lifetime?
3 doses.
After reconstitution, within what time frame must HZV be administered?
30 minutes.
According to ACIP recommendations, HZV is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster in adults aged:
60 years and older.
For which age group is the adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine approved?
65 years and older
Which of the following patients is a candidate for both MenACWY and MenB vaccines?
A 10 year-old who just had his spleen removed.
Which of the following patients should receive the MMR vaccine?
A pharmacist born in 1975 with documentation of 1 dose of MMR vaccine.
Vaccines as well as exposure to natural disease are both examples of which type of immunity?
Active immunity
When Mary turned 64, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At that time, she received PPSV23. Which of the following represents appropriate pneumococcal coverage for Mary.
Administer PCV13 at age 65, then PPSV23 at age 69
If a patient with an egg allergy experiences hives following influenza vaccination, what is ACIP's recommendation for vaccinating this patient against influenza?
Administer any age-appropriate inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) or recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV)
For a patient who needs to receive IIV and HZV, which of the following best describes appropriate administration of these vaccines?
Administer these 2 vaccines at the same visit.
Which of the following statements about pharmacy-based vaccination programs is true?
Administratively, billing for vaccines covered by Medicare Part D may be easier for pharmacists than physicians.
Which of the following is most likely to result in an influenza pandemic?
Antigenic shift in an influenza A virus.
During which step of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process would a pharmacist analyze a patient's need for certain vaccines?
Assess
In the event that a young child is fussy following the receipt of a vaccine, pharmacists should advise parents to:
Comfort the child and engage in quiet activities.
According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV?
Current treatment for lymphoma.
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?
DTaP, Hib, PCV13, IPV, and rotavirus.
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 4 doses of DTaP 4 doses of Hib Which vaccines should David receive at this visit?
DTaP, IPV, MMR, and varicella.
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?
DTaP.
Which disease is characterized by the development of a membrane on the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx, leading to respiratory obstruction?
Diphtheria
How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated?
Every 10 years
Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain records of immunizations?
For the patient's lifetime.
HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of anaphylaxis to:
Gelatin
In 2014, which vaccination rate was lowest among adolescents 13 through 17 years of age?
HPV
Which of the following vaccines may be administered to boys and young men aged 9 through 26 years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts?
HPV9.
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?
HZV 0.65 mL subcutaneously; IIV 0.5 mL intramuscularly
Prior to the introduction of a vaccine, what was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children younger than 5 years of age?
Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Which of the following is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Health care providers must use safety devices when administering injectable vaccines.
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for infants to receive within 24 hours of birth?
Hep B
Which viruses are associated with the development of cancer?
Human papillomavirus and hepatitis B virus.
A history of anaphylaxis caused by neomycin would be a contraindication to receiving which of the following vaccines?
IPV.
What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood"?
Immunization stakeholders collaborate to meet community immunization needs.
Alex is a 32 year-old man who is scheduled to travel to a country where hep A us endemic. He leaves in 3 weeks and will be gone a month. He received his first dose of hep A vaccine today. Alex should be counseled to return for is second dose of hep A:
In 6 months
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.
All Medicare Part B enrollees are covered for which vaccines?
Influenza, PPSV23, and PCV13
Which of the following best describes how to administer Tdap vaccine to an adult patient weighing 185 lb?
Inject intramuscularly at a 90° angle in the deltoid muscle.
Which of the following best describes how to administer MMR vaccine to an adult patient weighing 210 lb?
Inject subcutaneously at a 45° angle in the outer aspect of the upper arm.
With the exception of rotavirus, the routinely recommended live vaccines are contraindicated in a patient who:
Is immunosuppressed.
The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published annually during which months?
January or February
HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists to:
List their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.
Which of the following is the best example of a group with which individual pharmacists can collaborate to increase immunization rates in their communities?
Local health departments
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 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza seasons
If a vial of influenza vaccine is left out of the refrigerator on the pharmacy counter overnight, what should be done with the vaccine?
Mark "do not use," place in the refrigerator, and call the manufacturer for further guidance.
The presence of fever, diffuse maculopapular rash, and Koplik spots are characteristic of which of the following diseases?
Measles
In which publication does the CDC initially publish new or updated vaccine recommendations?
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Which of the following immunization strategies is preferred for adults under the age of 65 years with immunocompromising conditions who require both PCV13 and PPSV23?
PCV13 first, followed by PPSV23 at least 8 weeks later.
What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth?
Passive immunity
Which of the following best describes an opportunity for pharmacists to use diagnosis-based screening to identify people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases?
Performing a medication review for a patient who has diabetes.
Name the vaccine-preventable disease that may be contracted by unimmunized children from adults serving as reservoirs for the disease, which causes a paroxysmal cough and potentially can result in pneumonia, seizures, encephalopathy, hypoxia, and death.
Pertussis.
When looking at the schedule for vaccines that might be indicated for children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger based on medical indications, what does the orange bar represent?
Precautions for vaccination.
A health care provider who has not been vaccinated against hepatitis B is stuck by a contaminated needle after administering an immunization to a hepatitis B-positive patient. In addition to hepatitis B vaccine, the health care provider also should receive hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG) as postexposure prophylaxis because the HBIG provides:
Prompt immunity
Which type of vaccine involves stimulation of B cells without the assistance of T helper cells?
Pure polysaccharide vaccines
Which disease is almost certain to cause death if infected patients do not receive postexposure prophylaxis?
Rabies.
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
Which of the following diseases has been successfully eradicated worldwide through vaccination efforts?
Smallpox
Which entity determines the specific vaccines that a pharmacist may administer?
States through laws and regulations
A 69 year-old man received Td vaccination 4 years ago. He is preparing to travel to see his newborn granddaughter next month. Which of the following vaccines containing tetanus, diphtheria, and/or pertussis would be most appropriate for him?
Tdap
Kimberly is a 34 year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant. She received a Td booster dose 1 year ago when she cut her hand while working in the kitchen. She has no documentation of receiving a Tdap vaccine. The most appropriate recommendation would be to administer:
Tdap as soon as possible
Alan is a 47-year-old man who has no documentation of a primary series of tetanus-containing vaccine. Which of the following would be an appropriate primary series for Alan?
Tdap today; Td in 4 weeks; Td 6 months after the second dose
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?
Tdap, HPV, MCV, HepB, and influenza, if during influenza season.
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.
Which of these vaccines is an inactivated vaccine?
Tdap.
If pharmacists are called upon to assist with vaccination efforts following a natural disaster, which vaccine is likely to be needed by many of the victims?
Tetanus
Arthus reactions, which are exaggerated local reactions that can occur if a patient is vaccinated too frequently, are most commonly reported after which vaccine?
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccines.
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.
Upon giving a VIS to a patient who is to receive a vaccine cover under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, what must be documented?
The date the VIS was given to the patient or caregiver and the title of the VIS.
Which of the following statements would be accurate when responding to a patient's concerns about the safety of vaccines?
The immune system is capable of stimulating an immune response to multiple vaccines administered at the same time.
If a patient received the first dose of HepB but did not return for the remaining doses in the series, under what circumstances should the HepB series be restarted?
The series should not be restarted; resume the series where it was interrupted.
There should be a flat hard surface in the area where vaccines will be administered to ensure:
There is room for the patient to lie down if fainting occurs or CPR is required.
Which of the following statements about live attenuated vaccines is true?
They should generally be avoided in immunocompromised individuals
Why are adjuvants added to vaccines?
To strengthen the immune response to the antigen.
The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after vaccination is:
VAERS.
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.
Herd immunity refers to which of the following situations?
Vaccination of enough individuals in a community to protect those who cannot be vaccinated.
What is the time interval for which the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome following influenza vaccination would result in a precaution for future influenza vaccines?
Within 6 weeks
Which of the following diseases are transmitted through mosquito bites?
Yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis.
Which of these vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine?
Zoster.
According to ACIP recommendations, which of the following needle lengths would be appropriate for administering HZV to an adult patient?
⅝ inch.
