A patient is admitted in a comatose state after ingesting five capsules of lorazepam. A friend of the patient says, "Often my friend drinks, along with taking more of the drug than is prescribed." What is the effect of the use of alcohol with this drug?

A) The drug's metabolism is stimulated.
B) The drug's effect is diminished.
C) A synergistic effect occurs.
D) There is no effect.

Lorazepam

A medication used to treat anxiety disorders, oftentimes acting as a sedative and muscle relaxant, part of a class of substances known as benzodiazepines.

Synergistic Effect

A phenomenon where two or more substances or actions combined produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Comatose

A state of deep unconsciousness that a person cannot be awakened from, typically resulting from illness or injury.