Can You Cheat an Item During Combat?

[Griffen25]

Q: Whilst in combat with a monster, can you play a cheat card from your hand with another item from your hand and gain the bonuses during that combat?

I ask this question, because it arose last night whilst playing with my friends, I believed strongly that you couldn't play items (ie a weapon) whilst in combat regardless if you have a cheat card or not. However I was over-ruled by the owner of the game.

I had a quick squizz over the FAQ regarding playing cards in combat and asside from the obvious rule of not being able to play items or swap items in combat; I could not find this example mentioned specifically or remotely.

Thanks!.