Aaron is prescribed an opioid analgesic after a surgery. What effect is this drug most likely to have on his body?
A. It will make him lose consciousness.
B. It will decrease his mental alertness.
C. It will make him urinate more frequently.
D. It will decrease his smooth muscle tone.
Answer: B
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