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When a patient comes into the emergency department with a narcotic overdose the nurse anticipates that the patient will be treated with Narcan. What drug classification is Narcan?

  • A. Enhancer
  • B. Substitute
  • C. Control
  • D. Antagonist
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An antagonist is a drug that will block the action of another drug, such as Narcan with Demerol.