APhA Immunization Exam Questions and Answers

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APhA Immunization Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.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?Hepatitis A.Hepatitis B.VAR.HPV9 (Answer) HPV9 2.What is the type of immunity that occurs when a pregnant woman is vaccinated with Tdap to protect the infant from pertussis after birth?Active immunity Acquired immunity Cell-mediated immunity

Passive immunity: passive immunity

3.Even though state laws may have specific mandates, how long should pharmacists maintain records of immunizations? 1 / 4

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10 years.20 years.For the patient's lifetime (Answer) For the patient's lifetime.

4.HealthMap Vaccine Finder is a free online tool that allows pharmacists

to:

Order vaccines from multiple distributors through a centralized hub. Manage vaccine inventory during shortages.List their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.Order free print marketing materials (Answer) List their vaccination services so patients can find them when searching the website for nearby immunizers.

5.Which of the following is recognized by sociologists as a factor in a patient's decision whether to be vaccinated?History of medication use. 2 / 4

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History of chronic medical conditions. Influence of a health care provider.Discount coupon in local newspaper (Answer) Influence of a health care provider.

6.Why was the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) removed from the ACIP's influenza vaccine recommendations?It was shown to cause influenza in children and adolescents.Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza seasons.Serious adverse events were reported with LAIV.There was concern about vaccine supply issues (Answer) Low effectiveness of this vaccine was seen during the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 influenza seasons.

7.HZV should not be administered to a patient with a history of

anaphylaxis to:

Eggs.Latex.Tree 3 / 4

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nuts.Gelatin (Answer) Gelatin.

8.The monitoring system that health care providers should use to

report serious adverse events after vaccination is:

VAERS.

OSHA.

CMS-1500.

VICP (Answer) VAERS 9.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.DT.

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