Pharmacy Immunizations and Vaccines 2

Question 1

The HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is recommended starting at age 11–12. If the series is started at age 15 or older, how many doses are required?

Accepted Answer

3 doses

Answer

1 dose

Answer

2 doses

Answer

4 doses

Question 2

Which component of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine does the mRNA instruct cells to produce?

Accepted Answer

The spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2

Answer

The entire SARS-CoV-2 virus

Answer

ACE2 receptors

Answer

Neutralizing antibodies directly

Question 3

Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) must be provided to patients before administering which vaccines?

Accepted Answer

All vaccines covered by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)

Answer

Only vaccines given in hospitals

Answer

Only live vaccines

Answer

Only vaccines that are on the childhood immunization schedule

Question 4

Tdap vaccine is recommended during each pregnancy to protect the newborn. The optimal time for administration is:

Accepted Answer

Between 27 and 36 weeks gestation

Answer

First trimester (weeks 1–12)

Answer

Immediately postpartum

Answer

Only for mothers who have never received Tdap before

Question 5

A patient receives a live vaccine today and asks when they can receive another live vaccine. Per CDC guidelines:

Accepted Answer

At least 28 days later if they are given on different days

Answer

Any time — there is no minimum interval between live vaccines

Answer

At least 6 months later

Answer

Immediately — all live vaccines can be given simultaneously

Question 6

Which vaccine is recommended for all adults 65+ who have never received any pneumococcal vaccine?

Accepted Answer

PCV15 or PCV20, followed by PPSV23 if PCV15 was used

Answer

PCV15 only

Answer

PPSV23 only

Answer

No pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for immunocompetent adults 65+