Veronica is being treated with amphetamines for narcolepsy. After a month of treatment, the medication begins to have a reduced effect on Veronica's medical condition. This scenario exemplifies ________.
A. enzyme induction
B. enzyme inhibition
C. drug tolerance
D. first-pass metabolism
Answer: C
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