Which of the following medications is a narcotic antagonist?
A) Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
B) Naloxone (Narcan)
C) Methadone (Dolophine)
D) Clonidine (Catapres)

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Narcotic antagonists are medications that bind to opioid receptors in the brain, blocking or reversing the effects of opioids. Naloxone (Narcan) is a narcotic antagonist that is commonly used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. Oxycodone and Methadone are both opioid medications, while Clonidine is a blood pressure medication that is not used for opioid overdose.

Which of the Following Medications Is a Narcotic Antagonist