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APHA IMMUNIZATION FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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APHA IMMUNIZATION FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDEChildren are more likely to get what type of influenza strain? - ANSWERS-B
Which type of influenza strain is responsible for pandemics? - ANSWERS-A
How long does immunity from the influenza vaccine typically last? - ANSWERS-6-8
months
If a baby is born prematurely, do you need to adjust their vaccination schedule to
begin at their due date? - ANSWERS-No, no adjustment--use actual birthday
True or false: you should never vaccinate somebody with a mild illness? (mild
fever, upper respiratory tract infection, otitis media, mild diarrhea) - ANSWERS-
False--you can vaccinate people with mild illnesses
To reduce liability, pharmacists administering immunizations should take the
following three steps: - ANSWERS-Receive specialized training and stay current
with vaccine information updates; educate patients about the benefits and risks
of vaccinations; and emulate local standards of care.
Can technicians administer vaccinations? - ANSWERS-No
,Pregnant women should not get what kind of vaccines? - ANSWERS-Live
Antigenic shifts produce ________ changes in type _____ antigens - ANSWERS-
MAJOR; A
Antigenic drifts produce ________ changes in type ______ antigens - ANSWERS-
minor; A and B
Will administering multiple vaccines on one day produce adverse effects? -
ANSWERS-No
Can a pregnant pharmacist administer a live vaccine? - ANSWERS-Yes
Which publication does the CDC generally use to quickly notify providers of
updates to vaccine recommendations? - ANSWERS-MMWR.
What is the only flu vaccine approved for patients under 3 years old? - ANSWERS-
Fluzone IIV
What is an example of mass screening? - ANSWERS-Providing vaccine information
at a booth of a health fair.
What is an example of a procedure-based screening? - ANSWERS-Recommending
vaccinations for a patient undergoing a splenectomy.
,What is an example of an occurrence-based screening? - ANSWERS-Providing
hospital discharge counseling to a patient.
What type of immunity targets pathogens that are circulating freely in body fluids,
such as blood, plasma, and lymph. - ANSWERS-Humoral immunity
What is the written vaccine update source also known as the "pink book?" -
ANSWERS-Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.
What form is required to receive compensation for giving a vaccination? -
ANSWERS-CMS-1500.
All Medicare Part B enrollees are covered for which two vaccines? - ANSWERS-
Influenza and pneumococcal.
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? - ANSWERS-0, 1, and 6 months.
Which of the following statements is true regarding administration of LAIV? -
ANSWERS-Administer with the patient's head tilted slightly backward.
, Live vaccines are contraindicated in a patient who: - ANSWERS-Is
immunosuppressed.
Which of the following diseases has been successfully eradicated worldwide
through vaccination efforts? - ANSWERS-Smallpox
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 PCV
2 doses of HepA
3 doses of IPV
3 doses of rotavirus
1 dose of MMR
4 doses of DTaP
1 dose of varicella
4 doses of Hib
Which vaccines should David receive at this visit? - ANSWERS-DTaP, IPV, MMR,
and varicella.
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