tolerance is a type of functional tolerance that is measured within the course of action of a single dose or first few doses of a drug.

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Acute tolerance specifically refers to the rapid development of tolerance that occurs within the course of a single dose or first few doses of a drug. Cross tolerance refers to the development of tolerance to one drug as a result of tolerance to a different drug. Protracted tolerance refers to more long-term changes in tolerance that develop over time with repeated use of a drug. Dispositional tolerance refers to tolerance that results from changes in the body's metabolism or elimination of a drug over time.

Tolerance Is a Type of Functional Tolerance That Is Measured