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. decrease bacterial resistance.
c. improve the taste.
d. minimize toxic effects.
ANS: B
The combination drug is used to decrease bacterial resistance to sulfonamides. It does not broaden the spectrum, improve the taste, or decrease toxicity.
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