Immunizations

Which of the following best describes why varicella vaccine should not be given to infants younger than 12 months of age?Your Correct Response:Circulating maternal antibodies can inactivate the vaccine. |

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2 1 point | Which vaccine should be avoided in a patient with a mild allergy to eggprotein?Your Correct Response:LAIV.  |

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3 1 point | Olivia, a 10-year-old girl, has no record of receiving influenza vaccination in the past. The only medication in her profile that she receives on a regular basis is albuterol. Which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation for Olivia?Your Correct Response:Recommend one dose of TIV. |

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4 1 point | Which of the following is a requirement of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard?Your Correct Response:Employers must evaluate the available safety devices, and nonmanagerial employees must be included in this evaluation process. |

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5 1 point | What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for managing anaphylaxis?Your Correct Response:0.01 mg per kg body weight, up to a maximum of 0.5 mg. |

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6 1 point | Which of the following best describes how to administer hepatitis B vaccine to an adult man who weighs 225 lbs.?Your Correct Response:Intramuscularly at a 90-degree angle in the deltoid muscle. |

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7 1 point | Which of the following vaccines should be administered subcutaneously?Your Correct Response:MMR. |

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8 1 point | Six years ago, a pharmacist received the first two doses of hepatitis B vaccine on schedule but never received the third dose. The pharmacist should:Your Correct Response:Resume the series where it was interrupted and receive the third and final dose now. |

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9 1 point | What is the minimum needle length recommended for use to administer influenza vaccine to an adult woman weighing 260 lbs.?Your Correct Response:1 1/2 inches. |

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10 1 point | What is the most appropriate injection site for administering Td to an adult patient?Your Correct Response:Deltoid...