Update on Adult Immunization Strategies: Understanding the Current Recommendations Activity Evaluation and Post-Test

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Post-Activity Test

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1. A 35 y/o immunocompetent male is a smoker and receives 1st dose of pneumococcal vaccine. When should he receive revaccination?

In 5 years

In 10 years

At age 65 y/o

No revaccination indicated

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2. According to ACIP, an adult with no risk factors for pneumococcal disease should be given the first pneumococcal vaccine at age:

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3. A 67-year-old female with no additional risk factors for pneumococcal disease receives the PCV13 vaccine. Which of the following steps is most appropriate?

Administer the PPSV23 in 6 months

Administer PPSV23 in 12 months

Administer PCV13 in 12 months

No revaccination is needed

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4. A person who cannot remember if he/she ever had chickenpox should not receive the herpes zoster vaccine.

True

False

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5. As people get older, the risk for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) associated with shingles increases.

True

False

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6. For patients who will undergo planned immunosuppressive therapy, immunization with a live vaccine should be performed:

6 months prior to immunosuppression

At least 4 weeks prior to immunosuppression

At least 1 year following immunosuppression

At any time