Blood levels of medications may rise in the elderly, sometimes to toxic levels. This is MOST likely due to:
A. splenic dysfunction.
B. renal insufficiency.
C. intentional overdose.
D. pancreatic failure.
Ans: B. renal insufficiency.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).