Multiple Choice
Bearing in mind the function of the blood-brain barrier, dangers associated with administering large doses of water-soluble drugs relate primarily to the:
A) rapid development of tolerance.
B) high risk of adverse systemic effects.
C) liver's inability to metabolize water-soluble drugs.
D) rapid passage into the brain increasing the risk of overdose.
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