NURS 356 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
> Amphotericin B ADR - Infusion reaction? Answer:happens 1-2 hrs after
infusion and subsides w/in 4 hrs
> Amphotericin B ADR - Infusion reaction Symptoms? Answer:chills, fever,
tachycardia, hypoTN, headache, nausea → all ↓ over drug therapy
> Amphotericin B ADR - Renal toxicity? Answer:temporary or permanent
kidney damage → causes hypokalemia
> Isoniazid Drug Class? Answer:Antimycobacterials
> Isoniazid MOA? Answer:blocks the synthesis of mycolic acids that are
used w/in mycobacterium TB cell walls → thus helping them die
> Isoniazid Therapeutic Use? Answer:Tx active TB
> Isoniazid ADR? Answer:Main: Liver damage (includes hepatitis), liver
failure
> Isoniazid Interventions? Answer:Monitor and report any GI manifestations
> Isoniazid Administration? Answer:(PO/IM) Tabs w/ rifampin
> Isoniazid Client Instructions? Answer:Report jaundice, abd pain, unusual
fatigue, numbness, tingling, pain, any CNS manifestations to provider
> Isoniazid Contraindications? Answer:Hx allergy to isoniazid
> Isoniazid Precautions? Answer:Chronic liver disease (including hepatitis)
> Isoniazid Interactions? Answer:Alcohol
> Neisseria meningitidis? Answer:The cause of meningococcal meningitis.
, > Legionella? Answer:The cause of Legionnaires disease.
> Staphylococcus aureus? Answer:A type of bacteria that can cause
various infections.
> Haemophilus influenza? Answer:An infection that can be prevented.
> Liver toxicity? Answer:A potential adverse drug reaction (ADR) leading to
hepatitis.
> Red/orange color of body fluids? Answer:A side effect that can occur in
urine, saliva, tears, and sweat.
> GI manifestations? Answer:Gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping abdominal pain.
> Flushing? Answer:A potential side effect characterized by redness of the
skin.
> Rash? Answer:A skin reaction that can occur as an adverse effect.
> Itching? Answer:A sensation that can accompany skin reactions.
> Monitor liver enzyme levels? Answer:An intervention to track liver
function throughout therapy.
> Monitor & report findings of hepatitis? Answer:An intervention to ensure
early detection of liver inflammation.
> Assess soft contact lenses? Answer:An intervention to check for staining
by tears.
> Monitor for DRESS? Answer:An intervention to observe for Drug
Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms.
> Administration (PO/IV)? Answer:The method of drug delivery, either
orally or intravenously.
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
> Amphotericin B ADR - Infusion reaction? Answer:happens 1-2 hrs after
infusion and subsides w/in 4 hrs
> Amphotericin B ADR - Infusion reaction Symptoms? Answer:chills, fever,
tachycardia, hypoTN, headache, nausea → all ↓ over drug therapy
> Amphotericin B ADR - Renal toxicity? Answer:temporary or permanent
kidney damage → causes hypokalemia
> Isoniazid Drug Class? Answer:Antimycobacterials
> Isoniazid MOA? Answer:blocks the synthesis of mycolic acids that are
used w/in mycobacterium TB cell walls → thus helping them die
> Isoniazid Therapeutic Use? Answer:Tx active TB
> Isoniazid ADR? Answer:Main: Liver damage (includes hepatitis), liver
failure
> Isoniazid Interventions? Answer:Monitor and report any GI manifestations
> Isoniazid Administration? Answer:(PO/IM) Tabs w/ rifampin
> Isoniazid Client Instructions? Answer:Report jaundice, abd pain, unusual
fatigue, numbness, tingling, pain, any CNS manifestations to provider
> Isoniazid Contraindications? Answer:Hx allergy to isoniazid
> Isoniazid Precautions? Answer:Chronic liver disease (including hepatitis)
> Isoniazid Interactions? Answer:Alcohol
> Neisseria meningitidis? Answer:The cause of meningococcal meningitis.
, > Legionella? Answer:The cause of Legionnaires disease.
> Staphylococcus aureus? Answer:A type of bacteria that can cause
various infections.
> Haemophilus influenza? Answer:An infection that can be prevented.
> Liver toxicity? Answer:A potential adverse drug reaction (ADR) leading to
hepatitis.
> Red/orange color of body fluids? Answer:A side effect that can occur in
urine, saliva, tears, and sweat.
> GI manifestations? Answer:Gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping abdominal pain.
> Flushing? Answer:A potential side effect characterized by redness of the
skin.
> Rash? Answer:A skin reaction that can occur as an adverse effect.
> Itching? Answer:A sensation that can accompany skin reactions.
> Monitor liver enzyme levels? Answer:An intervention to track liver
function throughout therapy.
> Monitor & report findings of hepatitis? Answer:An intervention to ensure
early detection of liver inflammation.
> Assess soft contact lenses? Answer:An intervention to check for staining
by tears.
> Monitor for DRESS? Answer:An intervention to observe for Drug
Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms.
> Administration (PO/IV)? Answer:The method of drug delivery, either
orally or intravenously.
