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1. According to 2014 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately what percentage of adults aged 65 years and older has received a pneumococcal vaccination?

A. 35% B. 60% C. 75% D. 90%

2. GM is a patient who comes to the pharmacy a few weeks after turning 65 years of age. After counseling him on pneumococcal vaccines, he is eligible and interested in receiving the vaccine. What vaccine schedule would be MOST appropriate for GM?

A. A dose of the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) during today's visit followed by a dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) one year later B. A dose of PCV13 during today's visit followed by a dose of PPSV23 one year later C. A dose of both PPSV23 and PCV13 during today's visit D. A dose of PPSV23 during today's visit followed by a dose of PCV13 within 6 months

3. Which of the following statements best describes the rationale behind ACIP's recommendation for the order in which the PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines are administered?

A. The tolerability and incidence of adverse events is improved with this sequence B. This vaccination sequence follows that for infants and children, reducing confusion C. The immune response to this sequence is greater D. It was important to have the vaccination schedule follow Medicare coverage for older adults

4. JP, a 66-year old woman who is new to your pharmacy, requests an influenza vaccine. Upon questioning about whether she has ever received a pneumococcal vaccine, she does not recall, and has not been seen by her doctor within the past year. She asks whether she can receive a pneumococcal vaccine during today's visit as well. How would you counsel JP at this time?

A. She is eligible for a pneumococcal vaccine, but should wait until 6 months after receiving the influenza vaccine B. She should follow up with her primary care provider to discuss her needs C. She should confirm whether she was previously vaccinated against pneumococcal disease as there are potential safety concerns with extra doses D. She can receive the inactivated influenza vaccine and her first dose of the pneumococcal vaccine during this visit

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1. According to 2014 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately what percentage of adults aged 65 years and older has received a pneumococcal vaccination?

2. GM is a patient who comes to the pharmacy a few weeks after turning 65 years of age. After counseling him on pneumococcal vaccines, he is eligible and interested in receiving the vaccine. What vaccine schedule would be MOST appropriate for GM?

3. Which of the following statements best describes the rationale behind ACIP's recommendation for the order in which the PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines are administered?

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1. According to 2014 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately what percentage of adults aged 65 years and older has received a pneumococcal vaccination?

2. GM is a patient who comes to the pharmacy a few weeks after turning 65 years of age. After counseling him on pneumococcal vaccines, he is eligible and interested in receiving the vaccine. What vaccine schedule would be MOST appropriate for GM?

3. Which of the following statements best describes the rationale behind ACIP's recommendation for the order in which the PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines are administered?

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