NURS 356 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
> 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.
> Admin drug with other TB meds? Answer:To prevent resistance during
treatment.
> Client Instructions? Answer:Guidelines for patients on how to take the
medication.
> Contraindications? Answer:Conditions that prevent the use of rifampin,
such as allergy.
> Precautions? Answer:Considerations for patients with a history of liver
disease or alcohol use disorder.
> Interactions? Answer:Increased risk for liver toxicity with isoniazid and
pyrazinamide.
> Metronidazole (Flagyl)? Answer:A broad-spectrum antiparasitic used for
bacterial and protozoal infections.
> Therapeutic Use of Metronidazole? Answer:Used to treat bacterial
infections like Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea and protozoal
infections.
> CNS Manifestations? Answer:Neurological symptoms that can range
from mild (headache, vertigo) to severe (seizures, peripheral neuropathy).
> Administration of Metronidazole? Answer:Can be given as PO, topical
cream, vaginal gel, or IV.
, > Client Instructions for Metronidazole? Answer:Take with food if GI
manifestations occur and report severe symptoms.
> Headache? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug
reaction.
> Vertigo? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug reaction.
> Seizures? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug
reaction.
> Neuropathy? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug
reaction.
> Darkened urine? Answer:A harmless adverse drug reaction.
> Metallic taste? Answer:A possible side effect of the drug.
> Alcohol? Answer:Should be avoided due to potential disulfiram reaction.
> Chloroquine? Answer:A drug class used mainly to treat malaria,
rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
> MOA of Chloroquine? Answer:Mechanism of action is unknown.
> Therapeutic Use of Chloroquine? Answer:Used to treat chloroquine-
sensitive malaria, amebiasis, and as second-line therapy for rheumatoid
arthritis and SLE.
> Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) of Chloroquine? Answer:Includes visual
manifestations/impairments and GI manifestations (nausea/vomiting).
> Administration of Chloroquine? Answer:Preferred route is PO; should be
given at least 4 hours before or after antacids or laxatives.
> Client Instructions for Chloroquine? Answer:Wear sunglasses to minimize
visual effects and report any vision changes.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
> 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.
> Admin drug with other TB meds? Answer:To prevent resistance during
treatment.
> Client Instructions? Answer:Guidelines for patients on how to take the
medication.
> Contraindications? Answer:Conditions that prevent the use of rifampin,
such as allergy.
> Precautions? Answer:Considerations for patients with a history of liver
disease or alcohol use disorder.
> Interactions? Answer:Increased risk for liver toxicity with isoniazid and
pyrazinamide.
> Metronidazole (Flagyl)? Answer:A broad-spectrum antiparasitic used for
bacterial and protozoal infections.
> Therapeutic Use of Metronidazole? Answer:Used to treat bacterial
infections like Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea and protozoal
infections.
> CNS Manifestations? Answer:Neurological symptoms that can range
from mild (headache, vertigo) to severe (seizures, peripheral neuropathy).
> Administration of Metronidazole? Answer:Can be given as PO, topical
cream, vaginal gel, or IV.
, > Client Instructions for Metronidazole? Answer:Take with food if GI
manifestations occur and report severe symptoms.
> Headache? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug
reaction.
> Vertigo? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug reaction.
> Seizures? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug
reaction.
> Neuropathy? Answer:A symptom that may occur as an adverse drug
reaction.
> Darkened urine? Answer:A harmless adverse drug reaction.
> Metallic taste? Answer:A possible side effect of the drug.
> Alcohol? Answer:Should be avoided due to potential disulfiram reaction.
> Chloroquine? Answer:A drug class used mainly to treat malaria,
rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
> MOA of Chloroquine? Answer:Mechanism of action is unknown.
> Therapeutic Use of Chloroquine? Answer:Used to treat chloroquine-
sensitive malaria, amebiasis, and as second-line therapy for rheumatoid
arthritis and SLE.
> Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) of Chloroquine? Answer:Includes visual
manifestations/impairments and GI manifestations (nausea/vomiting).
> Administration of Chloroquine? Answer:Preferred route is PO; should be
given at least 4 hours before or after antacids or laxatives.
> Client Instructions for Chloroquine? Answer:Wear sunglasses to minimize
visual effects and report any vision changes.
