The symptoms of an overdose from an opioid receptor agonist may be reduced if the user is given a(n):
A) pure opioid receptor agonist.
B) pure opioid receptor antagonist.
C) partial opioid receptor agonist.
D) mixed opioid receptor agonist-antagonist.

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A pure opioid receptor antagonist is the best choice for reducing the symptoms of an overdose from an opioid receptor agonist because it can effectively block the activity of the agonist at the receptor site, reversing the effects of the overdose.

The Symptoms of an Overdose from an Opioid Receptor Agonist