The pharmacological intervention best aimed at preventing nitrate tolerance is
A) use of long-acting nitrates.
B) alternating nitrate use with ACE inhibitors.
C) dosing regimens with nitrate-free intervals.
D) transdermal application instead of oral formulations.
C
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