APhA Based Immunization: Pharmacy Tech || With Err
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Roles performed by technicians correct answers -Drawing up vaccine
-Preparing vaccination supplies
-Administering vaccine to the patient
-Documenting vaccination
Roles performed by pharmacists correct answers -Verifying the vaccine is appropriate for the patient
-Verifying the prescription
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Roles performed by technicians correct answers -Drawing up vaccine
-Preparing vaccination supplies
-Administering vaccine to the patient
-Documenting vaccination
Roles performed by pharmacists correct answers -Verifying the vaccine is appropriate for the
patient
-Verifying the prescription
-Counseling the patient
-Answering clinical questions
-Medical decision making
-Responding to a medical emergency
Immunization correct answers A process by which a person becomes protected against a disease
through vaccination; used interchangeably with vaccination and inoculation
Vaccine correct answers A product that stimulates a person's immune system to produce
immunity to a specific disease, protecting the person from that disease
Administer correct answers Dispense or apply. In this case, the act of getting the vaccine ready
and injecting it into the patient
Route of Administration correct answers The path by which a drug (e.g. vaccine) is brought into
contact with the body (i.e. via injection)
Site correct answers The physical location on the body (e.g. left deltoid or right thigh)
Antibodies correct answers Proteins produced by the body to neutralize or destroy toxins or
disease-carrying organisms
Types of Immunity correct answers Active and Passive
Active Immunity correct answers Person produces their own antibodies
-Occurs after exposure to disease
-Long lasting, sometimes life-long
Passive Immunity correct answers Person is given antibodies
-Passed from mother to baby or injected blood products
-Short lasting, weeks to months
Why should we immunize? correct answers -Reduce/eradicate the spread of disease
-Must be continued until disease is eliminated
, -Vaccinating a population protects those who are not able to be vaccinated
-If immunization was stopped, many diseases would return (i.e. measles)
-Protection of future generations
Supplies needed for Immunization correct answers -Gloves
-Bandages
-Cotton balls
-Alcohol swabs
-Absorbent pad
-Sharps container, biohazard bag, garbage can
-Emergency kit
Gauge correct answers -Thickness of the needle barrel
-A smaller gauge means a bigger needle
-Ex: 23 gauge is bigger than 25 gauge
Needle Length correct answers -Measured in inches
-Most common are 5/8" or 1" needles
Volume correct answers Amount of liquid the syringe will hold (1 mL, 3 mL)
Subcutaneous correct answers Use a 23-25 gauge, 5/8" needle
Intramuscular correct answers Use a 23-25 gauge, usually 1" but may vary based on
gender/weight.
Female or male less than 130 lbs: 5/8" to 1" needle
Female or male 130-152 lbs: 1" needle
Female 153-200 lbs: 1" to 1 1/2" needle
Male 153-260 lbs: 1" to 1 1/2" needle
Female 200+: 1 1/2" needle
Male 260+: 1 1/2" needle
What does it mean to reconstitute a vaccine? correct answers Mix the vaccine with a diluent
(liquid)
Note: Only use diluent recommended by manufacturer; it's different for each vaccine.
Steps for Reconstitution correct answers 1. Check labels (expiration date, lot numbers, names of
products)
2. Check how much of the diluent you need
3. Mix together just prior to use (remember to swab both vials)
4. Check the appearance (cloudy, discolored, particles)
Before Drawing up the Vaccine correct answers 1. Verify correct vaccine type and name
2. Check expiration date
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