Which of the following patients would likely have the highest risk for hepatotoxicity from dantrolene (Dantrium)?
A) A 32-year-old male who is taking an antipsychotic drug
B) A 45-year-old female who is taking an antihypertensive agent
C) A 57-year-old female who is on hormone replacement therapy
D) A 70-year-old male who is taking a cardiac glycoside
C
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