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What is the primary purpose of using a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
What is the primary purpose of using a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
In the vaccination service, what is the stage that involves providing advice and obtaining consent?
In the vaccination service, what is the stage that involves providing advice and obtaining consent?
What is one of the advantages of using a PGD in patient care?
What is one of the advantages of using a PGD in patient care?
What is the stage of the vaccination service that involves documenting patient information?
What is the stage of the vaccination service that involves documenting patient information?
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What is the purpose of appropriate governance in the vaccination service?
What is the purpose of appropriate governance in the vaccination service?
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What is the purpose of a Record of Authorisation in a Patient Group Direction?
What is the purpose of a Record of Authorisation in a Patient Group Direction?
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What is the recommended storage temperature range for the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended storage temperature range for the influenza vaccine?
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What is the age range for which live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is suitable?
What is the age range for which live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is suitable?
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What is the purpose of a Self-Audit in clinical governance?
What is the purpose of a Self-Audit in clinical governance?
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What is the significance of the 'black triangle' symbol in the PGD?
What is the significance of the 'black triangle' symbol in the PGD?
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Who needs to provide consent for 13-17-year-olds receiving the influenza vaccine?
Who needs to provide consent for 13-17-year-olds receiving the influenza vaccine?
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What is the purpose of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) in a vaccination service?
What is the purpose of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) in a vaccination service?
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What is a Cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIVc)?
What is a Cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIVc)?
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What is the purpose of the Green Book in a vaccination service?
What is the purpose of the Green Book in a vaccination service?
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What is the significance of a 'clinically at risk' group in the PGD?
What is the significance of a 'clinically at risk' group in the PGD?
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What is the recommended age range for administering LAIV in preference to inactivated influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended age range for administering LAIV in preference to inactivated influenza vaccine?
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What is the recommended action if a patient has had a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine?
What is the recommended action if a patient has had a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine?
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What is the recommended procedure for administering the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended procedure for administering the influenza vaccine?
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What is the recommended period of time for the patient to remain with the pharmacist after the procedure?
What is the recommended period of time for the patient to remain with the pharmacist after the procedure?
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What is the recommended course of action in the event of an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the recommended course of action in the event of an anaphylactic reaction?
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What is the recommended record-keeping period for patient records and consent forms?
What is the recommended record-keeping period for patient records and consent forms?
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What is the recommended action if a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended action if a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
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What is the recommended route of administration for the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended route of administration for the influenza vaccine?
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What is the recommended action prior to administering the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended action prior to administering the influenza vaccine?
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What is the recommended storage condition for the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended storage condition for the influenza vaccine?
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What is the primary purpose of recording patient details in the record and consent form?
What is the primary purpose of recording patient details in the record and consent form?
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What is the significance of the Pharmacy Self Audit in relation to vaccine administration?
What is the significance of the Pharmacy Self Audit in relation to vaccine administration?
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What is the primary responsibility of an authorised person under the Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
What is the primary responsibility of an authorised person under the Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
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What is the purpose of the post-vaccination questionnaire?
What is the purpose of the post-vaccination questionnaire?
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What is the requirement for storing vaccines in a pharmacy?
What is the requirement for storing vaccines in a pharmacy?
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What is the consequence of not using the current version of the PGD?
What is the consequence of not using the current version of the PGD?
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What is the purpose of the resuscitation guidelines in the PGD?
What is the purpose of the resuscitation guidelines in the PGD?
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What is the requirement for reporting data in the PGD?
What is the requirement for reporting data in the PGD?
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What is the significance of the Annual Flu Letter and Flu Plan in the PGD?
What is the significance of the Annual Flu Letter and Flu Plan in the PGD?
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What is the final check before practising under a PGD?
What is the final check before practising under a PGD?
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What is the primary purpose of reconstituting vaccines just before administration?
What is the primary purpose of reconstituting vaccines just before administration?
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Which of the following vaccines is administered orally?
Which of the following vaccines is administered orally?
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What is the recommended needle length for intramuscular injections in most adults?
What is the recommended needle length for intramuscular injections in most adults?
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Why is the deltoid area of the upper arm a preferred injection site?
Why is the deltoid area of the upper arm a preferred injection site?
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What is the primary reason for not injecting vaccines into the buttock?
What is the primary reason for not injecting vaccines into the buttock?
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Why should the skin be stretched flat during intramuscular injections?
Why should the skin be stretched flat during intramuscular injections?
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What is the recommended action when visibly dirty skin is encountered?
What is the recommended action when visibly dirty skin is encountered?
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What is the recommended angle for the needle during intramuscular injections?
What is the recommended angle for the needle during intramuscular injections?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
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Why should the diluent be added slowly to the vaccine during reconstitution?
Why should the diluent be added slowly to the vaccine during reconstitution?
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What is a severe allergic reaction NOT considered as?
What is a severe allergic reaction NOT considered as?
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Which of the following is a true contraindication for vaccination?
Which of the following is a true contraindication for vaccination?
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What is the correct way to hold a child during vaccination in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh?
What is the correct way to hold a child during vaccination in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh?
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What should be reported to the Committee on Safety of Medicines using the Yellow Card Scheme?
What should be reported to the Committee on Safety of Medicines using the Yellow Card Scheme?
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Where should the BCG vaccine and equipment be disposed of?
Where should the BCG vaccine and equipment be disposed of?
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What information should be recorded accurately in the patient's record?
What information should be recorded accurately in the patient's record?
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Who should report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to vaccines?
Who should report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to vaccines?
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What should be done to a sharps bin when it is 2/3rds full?
What should be done to a sharps bin when it is 2/3rds full?
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What is the purpose of the minimum slide set created by the Immunisation Department, Centre for Infections?
What is the purpose of the minimum slide set created by the Immunisation Department, Centre for Infections?
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What should be ensured before vaccination?
What should be ensured before vaccination?
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What is the primary purpose of a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
What is the primary purpose of a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
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What is the primary advantage of using a PGD in patient care?
What is the primary advantage of using a PGD in patient care?
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What is the purpose of appropriate governance in the vaccination service?
What is the purpose of appropriate governance in the vaccination service?
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What is the significance of Stage 1 of the vaccination service?
What is the significance of Stage 1 of the vaccination service?
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What is the primary purpose of the stages of the vaccination service?
What is the primary purpose of the stages of the vaccination service?
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What is the primary purpose of the Record of Authorisation?
What is the primary purpose of the Record of Authorisation?
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What is the significance of the 'at risk' groups in the PGD?
What is the significance of the 'at risk' groups in the PGD?
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What is the recommended storage temperature range for the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended storage temperature range for the influenza vaccine?
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What is the purpose of the Self-Audit in clinical governance?
What is the purpose of the Self-Audit in clinical governance?
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What is the recommended action if a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended action if a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
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What is the significance of the Green Book in a vaccination service?
What is the significance of the Green Book in a vaccination service?
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What is the primary purpose of the Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
What is the primary purpose of the Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
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What is the recommended action prior to administering the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended action prior to administering the influenza vaccine?
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What is the purpose of the Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
What is the purpose of the Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
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What is the significance of the National Protocol in the PGD?
What is the significance of the National Protocol in the PGD?
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What is the appropriate action to take if a patient has a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a component of the vaccine?
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What is the recommended dose and route of administration for the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended dose and route of administration for the influenza vaccine?
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What should be done with the patient's records and consent forms after vaccination?
What should be done with the patient's records and consent forms after vaccination?
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Who should be informed about the benefits and risks of immunization?
Who should be informed about the benefits and risks of immunization?
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What should be checked before administering the influenza vaccine?
What should be checked before administering the influenza vaccine?
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What is the purpose of the Yellow Card scheme?
What is the purpose of the Yellow Card scheme?
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What should be rotated to 'mix' before using the vaccine?
What should be rotated to 'mix' before using the vaccine?
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What is the recommended action if a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended action if a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
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What should be done with the patient after the vaccination procedure?
What should be done with the patient after the vaccination procedure?
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What is the significance of the black triangle status of some vaccines?
What is the significance of the black triangle status of some vaccines?
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What should be done with older versions of the PGD once an updated version is released?
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What is the primary responsibility of an authorised person under the PGD?
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What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Self-Audit?
What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Self-Audit?
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What should be recorded accurately in the patient's record?
What should be recorded accurately in the patient's record?
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What is the purpose of the post-vaccination questionnaire?
What is the purpose of the post-vaccination questionnaire?
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What is the requirement for reporting data in the PGD?
What is the requirement for reporting data in the PGD?
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What is the significance of the Green Book in the PGD?
What is the significance of the Green Book in the PGD?
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What is the primary purpose of the governance structure in the PGD?
What is the primary purpose of the governance structure in the PGD?
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What is the recommended action when a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
What is the recommended action when a patient declines the influenza vaccine?
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What should be done with the vaccine storage fridge?
What should be done with the vaccine storage fridge?
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Why is it important to inject vaccines into muscle and not into fat?
Why is it important to inject vaccines into muscle and not into fat?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
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What is the recommended injection site for infants under 1 year?
What is the recommended injection site for infants under 1 year?
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Why should the diluent be added slowly to the vaccine during reconstitution?
Why should the diluent be added slowly to the vaccine during reconstitution?
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What should be done to visibly dirty skin before administering a vaccine?
What should be done to visibly dirty skin before administering a vaccine?
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Why should vaccines not be given into the buttock?
Why should vaccines not be given into the buttock?
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What should be recorded after administering a vaccine?
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Why should the skin be stretched flat during intramuscular injections?
Why should the skin be stretched flat during intramuscular injections?
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What is the recommended needle length for intramuscular injections in most adults?
What is the recommended needle length for intramuscular injections in most adults?
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What should be ensured before administering a vaccine?
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What should be done before vaccinating a moderately or severely unwell individual?
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What is a true contraindication to vaccination?
What is a true contraindication to vaccination?
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Who should report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to vaccines?
Who should report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to vaccines?
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What information should be recorded accurately after vaccination?
What information should be recorded accurately after vaccination?
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Where should the vaccination area be positioned for all ages?
Where should the vaccination area be positioned for all ages?
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What should be done with reconstituted vaccines, opened single and multidose vials, and used needles and syringes?
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What is the purpose of observing vaccine recipients for immediate adverse reactions?
What is the purpose of observing vaccine recipients for immediate adverse reactions?
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What should be done if a child is being breastfed?
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What is the recommended action for a child's mother who is pregnant?
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What should be recorded in the patient's record?
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What is the primary purpose of a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
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What is the purpose of Stage 1 in the vaccination service?
What is the purpose of Stage 1 in the vaccination service?
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What is an advantage of using a PGD?
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What is the purpose of the governance structure in a PGD?
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What is the significance of the stages in the vaccination service?
What is the significance of the stages in the vaccination service?
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What is the primary responsibility of the authorized person under the Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
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What information should be recorded in the patient's record?
What information should be recorded in the patient's record?
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What should be done with older versions of the PGD once an updated version is released?
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What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Self-Audit?
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Who should be informed about the benefits and risks of immunization?
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What is the significance of the Green Book in a vaccination service?
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What should be ensured before administering a vaccine?
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What is the purpose of the consent form?
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What should be done to a patient who reports an adverse effect after vaccination?
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What is the recommended way to record patient data?
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What is the purpose of a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
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What is essential for providing a safe service and clinical governance?
What is essential for providing a safe service and clinical governance?
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What type of influenza vaccine may be offered when every attempt to use QIVc or QIVr has been exhausted?
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Who needs to sign the PGD?
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In which age range is the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) suitable?
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What is the significance of a 'clinically at risk' group in the PGD?
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What should be done if a patient has a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a component of the vaccine?
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What is the purpose of the Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
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What is the primary purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
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What should be reported using the Yellow Card scheme?
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What is the recommended storage temperature for the vaccine?
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What is the recommended dose and route of administration for the influenza vaccine?
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What should be done with the patient's records and consent forms after vaccination?
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What is the age range for which live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is suitable?
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What is the primary purpose of informing the patient about the benefits and risks of immunization?
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What should be recorded accurately in the patient's record?
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What should be done before vaccinating a moderately or severely unwell individual?
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What is the recommended action in the event of an anaphylactic reaction?
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What should be done with used needles and syringes?
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What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Self-Audit?
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What is the main reason for reconstituting vaccines just before administration?
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What should be checked before administering a vaccine?
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What is the preferred injection site for infants under 1 year?
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Why should the buttock be avoided as an injection site?
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What should be done with visibly dirty skin before vaccination?
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What is the recommended angle for injecting the vaccine into the muscle?
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What should be recorded after administering a vaccine?
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What is the purpose of using a green (21G) needle for reconstituting freeze-dried vaccines?
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What should be ensured before administering a vaccine?
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What is the recommended length of the needle for intramuscular injections in most adults?
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What should be done before vaccinating a moderately or severely unwell individual?
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What is a true contraindication for vaccination?
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How should a child be held during vaccination in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh?
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What should be done with used needles and syringes?
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What information should be recorded accurately in the patient's record?
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What should be done with a sharps bin when it is 2/3rds full?
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Who should report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to vaccines?
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What is the purpose of observing vaccine recipients for immediate adverse reactions?
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Where should the vaccination area be positioned for all ages?
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