A patient experiences profound sedation when an opioid, such as fentanyl, is given together with a benzodiazepine, such as midazolam. This is an example of:

A) synergism.
B) summation.
C) potentiation.
D) antagonism.


Answer: A) synergism.

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A. penicillin B. cephalosporin C. macrolide D. lincosamide

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The nurse is planning care for a patient with dermatitis. What interventions should be included in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

a. Pat the skin dry after bathing b. Apply cool moist compresses c. Encourage a high-protein diet d. Provide skin care first thing in the morning e. Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching

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