Austin is taking two different drugs that have similar actions in the body. The primary concern is that this could cause a(n) :

A) antagonistic action.
B) polysubstance rush.
C) pharmacologic potentiation.
D) synergistic effect.

Pharmacologic Potentiation

The increase in the effect of one drug by the use of another, often enhancing the first drug's therapeutic effect.

Polysubstance Rush

A term suggesting an intense, rapid sensation or high resulting from the simultaneous use of multiple psychoactive substances.

Antagonistic Action

A type of interaction in which one substance or organism acts against or inhibits the effects of another, often used in pharmacology to describe the opposing effects of drugs on the body.