The antidote of choice for morphine poisoning is:
A. Nalorphine
B. Nalbuphine
C. Naltrexone
D. Naloxone

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Answer :

The antidote of choice for morphine poisoning is:
A. Nalorphine
B. Nalbuphine
C. Naltrexone
D. Naloxone

Answer :

D. Naloxone

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