When a patient has any form of liver disease that results in hepatic failure, which of the following may result from the administration of amide local anesthetics?
A. Accumulation of amide metabolites
B. Increased amide anesthetic clearance
C. Rapid metabolism of the amide anesthetic agent
D. None of the above
Answer: A
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