APHA Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which organization publishes the Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) that pharmacists must provide before immunization?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Answer

The CDC produces and updates Vaccine Information Statements as required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

Question 2

A pharmacist discovers a vial of influenza vaccine stored at 10°C instead of the required 2–8°C range. What is the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine the vial and do not use it

Answer

Vaccines exposed to out-of-range temperatures must be quarantined immediately pending evaluation, as efficacy may be compromised.

Question 3

Under NCVIA, which vaccines REQUIRE a current VIS to be given to the patient or guardian before administration?

Accepted Answer

All vaccines covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Answer

Federal law mandates VIS distribution for all vaccines covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program regardless of setting.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)?

Accepted Answer

To detect potential safety signals after vaccine administration

Answer

VAERS is a passive surveillance system that collects adverse event reports to identify possible vaccine safety signals.

Question 5

When should a pharmacist complete a VAERS report?

Accepted Answer

After any adverse event following vaccination, especially serious events

Answer

VAERS encourages reporting of any clinically significant adverse event after vaccination, particularly serious or unexpected events.

(APHA) APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certificate Practice Test