Multiple Choice
Bearing in mind the function of the blood-brain barrier, what is the danger associated with administering large doses of water-soluble drugs?
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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