APhA Immunization Exam with Verified Answers

APhA Immunization Exam with Verified Answers Which of the following diseases has been successfully eradicated worldwide through vaccination efforts? - ANSWER Smallpox: (1st vaccine available: 1798) In 2014, which vaccination rate was the lowest among adolescents 13-17 years of age? - ANSWER HPV What is meant by the term "immunization neighborhood?" - ANSWER Immunization stakeholders collaborate to meet community immunization needs Which of the following statements is true regarding how vaccines evoke an immune response? - ANSWER The antigen in the vaccine activates B cells, which produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells 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? - ANSWER 14 days 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: - ANSWER To provide passive immunity immediately (even if its short lived) [Giving both the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) allows for active and passive immunity. Active