In comparison to the members of other age groups, members of the geriatric population are:
A. less likely to consume drugs.
B. more likely to benefit from the therapeutic effects of the drug.
C. more likely to experience the adverse effects of a drug.
D. less likely to suffer from toxicity.
Answer: C
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