HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING 2 (MED SURG 2)
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE |
500+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
NEXT GEN NGN CASE STUDIES |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
Opioid Antagonist - answer- A drug that blocks the effects of opioids, often used to
reverse opioid overdose.
Opioid - answer- A class of drugs that includes both legal prescription pain relievers and
illegal drugs like heroin, which act on the opioid receptors in the brain.
Indications - answer- Conditions or reasons for which a particular treatment or
medication is prescribed.
Contraindications - answer- Specific situations or conditions where a drug or treatment
should not be used due to potential harm.
Morphine - answer- A powerful opioid pain medication used to treat severe pain.
Actions - answer- The physiological effects or mechanisms of action of a drug or
treatment.
Adverse Effects - answer- Unintended and harmful effects that may occur with the use
of a medication or treatment.
Operative Psychosocial Care - answer- Supportive care addressing the psychological
and social needs of patients undergoing surgery.
Preoperative Interventions - answer- Actions taken before surgery to prepare the patient
physically and psychologically.
Preoperative Education - answer- Information provided to patients about what to expect
before, during, and after surgery.
NURSING 2 (MED SURG 2)
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE |
500+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
NEXT GEN NGN CASE STUDIES |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
Opioid Antagonist - answer- A drug that blocks the effects of opioids, often used to
reverse opioid overdose.
Opioid - answer- A class of drugs that includes both legal prescription pain relievers and
illegal drugs like heroin, which act on the opioid receptors in the brain.
Indications - answer- Conditions or reasons for which a particular treatment or
medication is prescribed.
Contraindications - answer- Specific situations or conditions where a drug or treatment
should not be used due to potential harm.
Morphine - answer- A powerful opioid pain medication used to treat severe pain.
Actions - answer- The physiological effects or mechanisms of action of a drug or
treatment.
Adverse Effects - answer- Unintended and harmful effects that may occur with the use
of a medication or treatment.
Operative Psychosocial Care - answer- Supportive care addressing the psychological
and social needs of patients undergoing surgery.
Preoperative Interventions - answer- Actions taken before surgery to prepare the patient
physically and psychologically.
Preoperative Education - answer- Information provided to patients about what to expect
before, during, and after surgery.
