A client with a UTI is ordered to receive trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, also known as co-trimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) . The nurse is aware that Bactrim is a combination of two drugs. What is the purpose of this combination?
A) It decreases the response against disease-producing organisms.
B) The two drugs have an antagonistic drug effect.
C) Trimethoprim prevents bacterial resistance to sulfamethoxazole.
D) It prevents toxic drug effects.
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