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What Is the Effect of an Overdose of an Opioid

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What is the effect of an overdose of an opioid (narcotic) ?


A) alters the shape of the hemoglobin so that it cannot bind to oxygen
B) depresses the medulla oblongata and depresses ventilation
C) causes spasm of the epiglottis resulting in an upper airway obstruction
D) causes hyperventilation and alkalosis

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