When does a synergistic effect occur with the administration of two drugs?
A) The first drug offsets the effectiveness of the second drug.
B) The second drug increases the intensity of the first drug.
C) The first drug and second drug action are not affected.
D) Neither the first drug nor second drug work at all.
B
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