Because it is an opioid _____, naloxone prevents or reverses the effects of opioid drugs and can be used to treat an overdose of heroin or similar drugs.
A)endorphin
B)SSRI
C)agonist
D)antagonist

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Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, which means it blocks or reverses the effects of opioids by binding to the same receptors in the brain without activating them. This makes it an effective treatment for opioid overdose, as it can quickly reverse the respiratory depression and sedation caused by the opioids.

Because It Is an Opioid _____, Naloxone Prevents or Reverses