PreTest

Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the use of mRNA in vaccine technology?

Answer 1

mRNA is the genetic blueprint that tells your body how to make a particular protein subunit of a virus which, after being produced, leads to immune response

Question 2

When storing vaccines in the refrigerator, pharmacists should:

Answer 2

Use water bottles to help stabilize temperatures

Question 3

A young adult presenting with swelling of the parotid glands most likely has which of the following diseases:

Answer 3

Mumps

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding risk for COVID-19?

Answer 4

Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions are some of the patients at highest risk for severe disease and complications

Question 5

Which of the following symptoms are usually associated with influenza?

Answer 5

Chills

Question 6

Which of the following vaccines listed is a live attenuated vaccine?

Answer 6

Varicella (VAR)

Question 7

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) is best categorized as what type of vaccine?

Answer 7

Inactivated polysaccharide vaccine

Question 8

The National Vaccine Advisory Committee 2013 Standards for Adult Immunization Practice and the 2016 International Pharmaceutical Federation global report identify pharmacists as:

Answer 8

Integral to increasing vaccination rates

Question 9

Which of the following diseases have been eradicated worldwide, allowing vaccination to be discontinued?

Answer 9

Smallpox