Nonopioid analgesics may sometimes be added to a narcotic analgesic. What action will result?
A) Antagonism
B) Additive effect
C) Interference
D) Increased excretion
B
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Aspirin and Tylenol are added to narcotic analgesics for additive effects of pain relief without the addition of narcotic adverse effects. Aspirin and Tylenol do not provide an antagonistic effect. Aspirin and Tylenol do not cause an interference of action. Aspirin and Tylenol will not increase excretion.
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