A Patient Admitted for a Heroin Overdose Received Naloxone (Narcan)

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted for a heroin overdose received naloxone (Narcan) . The patient's breathing pattern improved. Two hours later, the patient reports muscle aches, abdominal cramps, gooseflesh and says, "I feel terrible." Which analysis is correct?

A) The patient is exhibiting a prodromal symptom of seizures.
B) An idiosyncratic reaction to naloxone is occurring.
C) Symptoms of opiate withdrawal are present.
D) The patient is experiencing a relapse.