Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as
A)antagonists.
B)analgesics.
C)antibiotics.
D)antidotes.

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Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are primarily used as analgesics, which means they are used to relieve pain. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and blocking pain signals.

Legally Available Narcotic Medications, Including Morphine and Codeine, Are Used