Select the most likely reason why a patient who has been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease must have routine blood work drawn to check his plasma levels of a prescribed drug.
A. Due to the renal disease, the patient will be unable to effectively absorb the drug, causing low levels of the drug in the plasma.
B. Due to the renal disease, the patient will be unable to effectively metabolize the drug, causing low levels of the drug in the plasma.
C. Due to the renal disease, the patient will be unable to effectively eliminate the drug, causing accumulation of the drug in the plasma.
D. None of the above statements are correct.
Answer: C
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