The liver is important in drug action because it breaks down or inactivates many drugs. Patients with poor liver function can suffer a(n) ________ with some routinely administered drugs because their livers are unable to break down the drugs quickly.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
overdose
The liver is important in drug action because it breaks down or inactivates many drugs. Patients with poor liver function can suffer an overdose with some routinely administered drugs because their livers are unable to break down the drugs quickly.
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