Jared is experiencing an overdose of heroin. He is rushed to the hospital and given another drug that blocks his opioid receptor sites, thus preventing the effects of the overdose from stopping his respiration. Jared was most likely given an opioid
A) agonist.
B) barrier.
C) antagonist.
D) regulator.

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An opioid antagonist is a drug that blocks opioid receptors, preventing opioids like heroin from exerting their effects. Naloxone is a common opioid antagonist used in overdose situations.

Jared Is Experiencing an Overdose of Heroin