NRSG 1301 Exam 2 Questions and
Correct Answers 2026 Updated.
A patient who is taking Isoniazid (INH) as part of a two drug tuberculosis treatment regimen
reports tingling of the fingers and toes. The nurse will recommend discussing which treatment
with the provider? - Answer Taking pyridoxine (B6)
*peripheral neuropathy is an adverse reaction treated with B6*
The nurse is teaching a patient about rifampin. Which statement by the patient indicates
understanding of the teaching? - Answer "I should not wear soft contact lenses while taking
rifampin."
**Patient should not wear soft contact lenses to avoid permanent staining, as the drug will turn
all bodily fluids into a harmless red-orange color**
A patient who has oral candidiasis will begin using nystatin suspension to treat the infection.
What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient? - Answer Swish the
liquid in your mouth and then swallow after a few minutes.
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the antifungal drug Amphicillin B. Which
statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer "Amphicillin B may
be given intravenously or by mouth."
*This drug is not absorbed by the G.I. tract, so it is not given by mouth, it can cause
nephrotoxicity and electrolyte imbalance and is highly toxic. It is reserved for a severe, systemic
infections.*
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an intravenous anabiotic. The nurse notes that
the provider has ordered serum drug peak and trough levels. The nurse understands that these
tests are necessary for which type of drugs? - Answer Drugs with a narrow therapeutic index
The nurse is repairing to administer amoxicillin into a patient and learns that the patient
previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin. Which action will the nurse take? - Answer
Contact the provider to discuss using a different antibiotic.
*Patients who have previously experienced allergic reactions to a penicillin should not use
penicillin again unless absolutely necessary.*
Correct Answers 2026 Updated.
A patient who is taking Isoniazid (INH) as part of a two drug tuberculosis treatment regimen
reports tingling of the fingers and toes. The nurse will recommend discussing which treatment
with the provider? - Answer Taking pyridoxine (B6)
*peripheral neuropathy is an adverse reaction treated with B6*
The nurse is teaching a patient about rifampin. Which statement by the patient indicates
understanding of the teaching? - Answer "I should not wear soft contact lenses while taking
rifampin."
**Patient should not wear soft contact lenses to avoid permanent staining, as the drug will turn
all bodily fluids into a harmless red-orange color**
A patient who has oral candidiasis will begin using nystatin suspension to treat the infection.
What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient? - Answer Swish the
liquid in your mouth and then swallow after a few minutes.
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the antifungal drug Amphicillin B. Which
statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer "Amphicillin B may
be given intravenously or by mouth."
*This drug is not absorbed by the G.I. tract, so it is not given by mouth, it can cause
nephrotoxicity and electrolyte imbalance and is highly toxic. It is reserved for a severe, systemic
infections.*
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an intravenous anabiotic. The nurse notes that
the provider has ordered serum drug peak and trough levels. The nurse understands that these
tests are necessary for which type of drugs? - Answer Drugs with a narrow therapeutic index
The nurse is repairing to administer amoxicillin into a patient and learns that the patient
previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin. Which action will the nurse take? - Answer
Contact the provider to discuss using a different antibiotic.
*Patients who have previously experienced allergic reactions to a penicillin should not use
penicillin again unless absolutely necessary.*
