The Zostavax® vaccine is indicated for:

A) chickenpox
B) smallpox
C) shingles
D) pneumonia


C) shingles
C) The Zostavax® vaccine is indicated for shingles. It is given subcutaneously, and was licensed in 2006. The vaccine is effective in approximately 50% of patients over age 60.

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What is needed to tackle public health problems like medication-related problems and medication mismanagement?

a. MTM b. MMA c. MA-PD d. TrOOP

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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ICD-9-CM is divided into three ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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