Final answer:
Hydrocodone ER is used to manage moderate to severe pain but is not used to directly deter opioid overdose or addiction. Naloxone is the medication used for reversing opioid overdose.
Correct option is B
Step-by-step explanation:
Hydrocodone ER (extended-release) is commonly used to manage moderate to severe pain over an extended period. When taken as prescribed, it can provide long-lasting pain relief for those who are expected to need medication to manage their pain around the clock and who cannot be treated with other medications. Hydrocodone belongs to the class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics, and it works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. However, it is not used to deter opioid overdose, opioid addiction, nausea and vomiting, or allergic reactions directly.
In cases of opioid addiction, other medications like methadone or buprenorphine may be used to alleviate symptoms of withdrawal. Naloxone is the medication specifically used to reverse opioid overdose due to its ability to rapidly precipitate withdrawal in narcotic-dependent individuals and counteract respiratory depression.