If a clinician wanted to prevent the effects elicited from a previously administered medication, which type would be of the most use?
1. An agonist
2. A partial agonist
3. An antagonist
4. A partial antagonist
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: An antagonist occupies receptor sites, preventing them from being activated by the medication.
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