Steve has a sleep disorder and is prescribed pentobarbital for two weeks. After the first week, Steve notices that the medication has a diluted effect, and he is unable to feel the same hypnotic effects of the drug as he did during the first week. This effect is termed ________.
A. drug tolerance
B. drug addiction
C. REM rebound
D. automatism
Answer: A
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