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Learn the meaning of “contraindication” in healthcare. Understand how it refers to conditions making certain treatments inadvisable. Perfect for HESI-A2 nursing exam prep.

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Nursing and Healthcare-Specific Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Nursing and Healthcare-Specific Vocabulary practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

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What does "contraindication" mean in a medical setting?
A symptom of an illness
A recommended treatment
A required dosage of medication
A condition that makes a particular treatment inadvisable