Immunization: Types, Mechanisms, and Applications in Infection Prevention

Question 1

Humoral vaccines primarily induce:

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Antibody-mediated immunity

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Cell-mediated immunity

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Both cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity

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Neither cell-mediated nor antibody-mediated immunity

Question 2

Which of the following is not a common strategy for improving vaccine uptake?

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Mandatory vaccination

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Public education campaigns

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School-based vaccination programs

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Ensuring vaccine availability and accessibility

Question 3

The primary target of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is:

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Haemophilus influenzae

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Neisseria meningitidis

Question 4

Which disease has been successfully eradicated through global immunization efforts?

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Smallpox

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Measles

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Polio

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Malaria

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a standard type of vaccine?

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Monoclonal antibody therapy

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Live attenuated vaccine

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Inactivated vaccine

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Recombinant vaccine

Question 6

What is the fundamental mechanism of action of live attenuated vaccines?

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They present weakened or inactivated pathogens to the body, inducing an immune response.

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They utilize genetically modified microorganisms to stimulate an immune response.

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They contain purified antigens to trigger antibody production.

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They use monoclonal antibodies to directly target and neutralize pathogens.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a major benefit of immunization?

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Eradicating all infectious diseases

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Preventing infectious diseases

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Reducing disease severity

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Achieving herd immunity

Question 8

What is the primary role of herd immunity in vaccination programs?

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It prevents the spread of infectious diseases within a population.

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It protects individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons.

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It ensures that everyone within a population is immune to a particular disease.

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It eliminates the need for individual immunization.

Question 9

What is the National Health Service (NHS) immunization schedule in the UK?

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A comprehensive set of recommended immunizations for individuals at different life stages.

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A voluntary program that provides vaccinations only to high-risk groups.

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A compulsory program that requires everyone to receive all recommended vaccinations.

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A schedule that applies solely to children under the age of 5.

Question 10

Which type of immune cell is primarily responsible for antibody production?

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B cells

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T cells

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Macrophages

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Neutrophils

Question 11

What is the main purpose of adjuvants in vaccines?

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To enhance the immune response to the vaccine

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To reduce the number of doses required for immunization

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To help stabilize the vaccine during storage

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To prevent side effects from the vaccine

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of active immunization?

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Passive antibody administration

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Vaccines containing live attenuated microorganisms

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Vaccines containing killed or inactivated microorganisms

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Vaccines containing toxoids

Question 13

Which type of vaccine is most effective in preventing infection with highly mutable pathogens?

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Live attenuated vaccines

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Killed vaccines

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Toxoid vaccines

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Polysaccharide vaccines

Question 14

Which of the following adverse reactions is commonly associated with live attenuated vaccines?

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Fever

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Rash

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Anaphylaxis

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Guillain-Barré syndrome

Question 15

The World Health Organization's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) aims to provide access to essential vaccines for:

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Children in developing countries

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Pregnant women

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Immunocompromised individuals

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Travelers

Question 16

Which of the following options is not a type of vaccine?

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Antiviral

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Live attenuated

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Inactivated

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Toxoid

Question 17

What is the main mechanism of action of immunoglobulins?

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Antibody-mediated neutralization

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Cell-mediated immunity stimulation

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Complement pathway activation

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Phagocytosis enhancement

Question 18

Which of the following vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine?

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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine

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Influenza vaccine

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Tetanus vaccine

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Hepatitis B vaccine

Question 19

What is the recommended temperature range for storing most vaccines?

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0-4°C

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15-25°C

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30-35°C

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40-45°C

Question 20

What is the primary objective of immunization?

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To prevent or control infectious diseases

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To eradicate all infectious diseases

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To enhance overall health and well-being

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To strengthen the immune system

Question 21

Which type of vaccine uses a weakened version of the pathogen to stimulate a robust immune response without causing disease?

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Live-attenuated vaccine

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Toxoid vaccine

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Inactivated vaccine

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Subunit vaccine

Question 22

What is the primary mechanism by which vaccines generate long-lasting immunity?

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The creation of memory B cells and T cells

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Direct elimination of pathogens by the vaccine

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Enhancement of natural antibody production

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Suppression of the immune response

Question 23

A patient has a history of a severe allergic reaction to a previous vaccination. Which vaccine type should be cautiously considered or potentially avoided?

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Live-attenuated vaccine

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Inactivated vaccine

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Toxoid vaccine

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of herd immunity?

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Increased individual resistance to infection

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Prevention of outbreaks and epidemics

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Reduction in disease transmission within a population

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Protection of vulnerable individuals who cannot be vaccinated

Question 25

During a pandemic, which type of vaccine would be most suitable for rapid development and deployment due to its streamlined production process?

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mRNA vaccine

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Inactivated vaccine

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Protein-based subunit vaccine

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Live-attenuated vaccine

Question 26

What is the primary function of adjuvants in vaccines?

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To enhance the immune response to the vaccine antigen

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To inactivate the pathogen

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To extend the vaccine's shelf life

Question 27

A patient receives a booster dose of a vaccine. Which immune mechanism is primarily responsible for the enhanced protection provided by booster doses?

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Immunological memory

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Passive immunity

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Increased antibody affinity

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Suppression of the immune response

Question 28

What is a significant challenge in developing vaccines against rapidly evolving pathogens like influenza?

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Antigenic drift

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Passive immunity

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Herd immunity

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Vaccine-induced immunity

Question 29

In a clinical trial for a new vaccine against a bacterial infection, which of the following is a crucial endpoint for evaluating vaccine efficacy?

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Reduction in the incidence of the disease

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Improved patient compliance with medication

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Reduced healthcare costs

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Increase in antibody titers