Compared to the average adult dose, the recommended dose of a drug for elderly a patients will likely be?
A) Less than average due to increased biotransformation.
B) Less than average due to decreased renal function or excretion
C) More than average due to decreased plasma protein binding capacity.
D) More than average due to increased renal excretion.
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