Whichof the following is not a reason geriatric patients are more susceptible to local anesthetic toxicity?

A) Slower rate of metabolism and excretion
B) Underlying complicating medical conditions
C) Concomitant use of medications that may have effect on drug metabolism or clearance
D) Risk of hematomas


D
Explanation:D) Hematomas are not complications of drug toxicity.

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