Which Statement Best Describes the Effect of Naloxone Treatment on Patients

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the effect of naloxone treatment on patients who have received the placebo in pain control experiments?

• A) It enhances the analgesic action of the placebo.
• B) It inhibits the inflammation associated with pain.
• C) It reduces the analgesic effect of the placebo.
• D) It has no effect on the patient or on the effect of the placebo.

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