NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the recommended vaccine for older adults aged ≥65 for pneumonia?

PCV20 x1
Shingrix
Zostavax
HPV

The correct answer is: PCV20 x1

For older adults aged 65 and above, the recommended vaccine for pneumonia is PCV20 given once. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20 (PCV20) is specifically recommended for this age group to protect against pneumococcal infections, particularly pneumonia. Shingrix is a vaccine for shingles (herpes zoster) and is not the recommended vaccine for pneumonia in older adults. Zostavax is an older shingles vaccine that has been largely replaced by Shingrix. HPV vaccine is recommended for preventing human papillomavirus infection and related diseases such as certain cancers, but it is not the correct choice for pneumonia prevention in older adults.