The nurse is preparing to administer meperidine (Demerol) ,which is an opioid analgesic,and promethazine (Phenergan) ,which is an antiemetic and antihistamine.The nurse understands that these drugs are given in combination for which reason?
A) They have antagonistic effects to reduce nausea.
B) They have additive effects to enhance analgesia.
C) They have potentiating effects to decrease an allergic response.
D) They have synergistic effects to increase sedation.
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