1. Which of the following criticisms has been linked to the scientific paper originally published that claimed the MMR vaccine caused autism spectrum disorder ASD?
A. Paid for by vaccine manufacturer
B. Research fraud
C. Relied on child's recall
D. Randomized controlled trial
2. Why were there concerns about using thiomersal as a preservative in vaccines?
A. Associated with autism spectrum disorder
B. Associated with allergic reactions
C. Potential human carcinogen
D. Caused significant bone toxicity
3. Which of the following is true about the use of formaldehyde as a vaccine additive?
A. Prevents bacterial contamination of the vaccine
B. Only present in certain influenza vaccines
C. Inactivates viruses and bacterial toxins
D. Associated with neurotoxicity
4. If a patient asks you if DNA/RNA vaccines can alter the human genome which of the following is an appropriate response?
A. DNA/RNA vaccines are inactivated vaccines that cannot alter the human genome because they contain no pathogen materials.
B. DNA/RNA vaccines contain viruses, but just like a natural infection, the viruses do not enter a human cell.
C. The vaccine does not leave viral DNA/RNA in the human cell but only encodes for a protein that elicits an immune response.
D. DNA/RNA vaccines are live-attenuated viruses similar to the polio vaccine that cannot alter the human genome.
5. Which of the following is a reason for vaccine refusal?
A. Low perceived susceptibility to vaccine-preventable diseases
B. Belief that the disease is not easily treatable
C. Factual presentations by media and medical personnel
D. Complete coverage by the patient's insurer
6. Which of the following terms means granting each patient the independence and the freedom to choose the course of action based on what each person decides is best for him- or herself?
A. Autonomy
B. Sovereignty
C. Individualism
D. Self-governance
7. Which of the following is helpful when talking to patients about vaccinations?
A. Using medical terminology to demonstrate knowledge
B. Avoiding acknowledging of false concerns
C. Minimizing discussion of potential adverse effects
D. Accepting vaccine refusal and revisiting the topic later
8. Which of the following are the 3 categories in the Information-Motivation-Strategy (IMS) Model?
A. Information, modeling, strategy
B. Information, motivation, strategy
C. Information, motivation, self-sufficiency
D. Insistence, motivation, strategy
9. Which of the following describes a belief that a course of action will reduce susceptibility or severity or lead to other positive outcomes?
A. Perceived susceptibility
B. Perceived benefits
C. Perceived barriers
D. Perceived severity
10. Which of the following would be a strategy in the Information-Motivation-Strategy (IMS) Model to help a patient move toward vaccination acceptance?
A. Discuss VAERS
B. Discuss vaccine myths
C. Encourage patient participation in the decision-making process
D. Identify financial resources
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
