Immunization Flashcards
BCG
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
A
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus combination vaccine
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
B
Measles vaccine
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
A
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
B
Hepatitis B immunoglobulin
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
C
Hemophilus influenza Type B vaccine
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
B
Tetanus immunoglobulin
A. Live vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Passive immunization
C
Active immunization refers to
A. Administration of preformed antibodies to an individual who is already exposed to the antigen
B. Stimulation of an antigen to develop immunologic defenses against future exposure
C. Exposure to disease
D. Administering packed RBC
B
True of herd immunity
A. May be accomplished by giving passive immunization
B. A critical portion of the community is immunized, resulting in protection of most community members
C. An outbreak occurs because only few members of the community is immunized
B ““When a critical portion of a community is immunized against a contagious disease, most members of the community are protected against that disease because there is little opportunity for an outbreak. Even those who are not eligible for certain vaccines – such as infants, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals – get some protection because disease is contained.”
Which statement does not apply to live vaccines?
A. Severe reactions are possible
B. May produce effective immunity with one dose
C. Composed of fractional and subunit vaccines
D. Vaccines are fragile and must be stored and handled carefully
C. Pharmacology of immunization trans. C refers to inactivated vaccines.
Contraindications to administration of live vaccines are the following EXCEPT
A. Allergy to antigen in the vaccines
B. Pregnancy
C. Immunosuppression
D. Cough and colds
D. Pharmacology of immunization trans. Contraindications to live vaccines are: allergy to component, pregnancy, immunosuppression. Precautions are severe illness and recent blood product.
Contraindications to administration of inactivated vaccines are the following EXCEPT
A. Encephalopathy
B. Anaphylaxis/allergy to the antigen
C. Low grade fever
C. Pharmacology of immunization trans. Contraindications to inactivated vaccines are: allergy to component and encephalopathy. Precaution should be taken for those with severe illness. Vaccination is given only if indicated for pregnant women, immunosuppressed and those who recently received blood products.
Which statement is false about live attenuated vaccines?
A. The protection from the vaccine is immediate within 1 day of giving the vaccine
B. The live virus or bacteria must replicate in order to produce immunity
C. Symptoms of the disease may occur but are mild
A
Which statement is false about immune globulins:
A. Are used for active immunization
B. Are derived from pooled plasma
C. Are used when time of exposure does not allow for active immunization
D. May be used for congenital immunodeficiency
A. Immunoglobulins are used in passive immunization
The following vaccines are recommended for health care personnel EXCEPT
A. Hepatitis B
B. Influenza vaccine
C. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine
D. Rotavirus vaccine
D. Pharmacology of immunization trans. Routine adult immunization for Filipinos (2009): DPT, Hep B, varicella, MMR, pneumococcal vaccine, influenza. Additional vaccines for health care workers and trainees: typhoid, rabies.