________________ can occur when the body is not able to metabolize and excrete one dose of a drug before the next dose is given

A. Idiosyncratic reactions
B. Tolerance
C. Cumulative effect
D. Cross-tolerance


c
Rationale: A cumulative effect occurs when a dose is given before the last one has been metabolized and excreted. Idio-syncratic reactions are unexpected reactions to a drug. Tolerance and cross-tolerance refer to the body becoming used to a drug and then needing it to remain in a state of normalcy.

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