A patient who will begin taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP--SMX) asks the nurse why the combination drug is necessary. The nurse will explain that the combination is used to:
A) broaden the antibacterial spectrum.
B) produce a synergistic effect.
C) improve the taste.
D) minimize toxic effects.
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