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 that it works by blocking the effects of opioids. When administered, it can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, including slowed breathing and loss of consciousness.

Because It Is an Opioid _____, Naloxone Prevents or Reverses