Match the following terms with the appropriate definition.

a.  Excessive immune response to a specific substance
b.  Unplanned, harmful responses to a medication
c.  Severe hypersensitivity reaction that may result in death
d.  Reaction that results in tissue damage
e.  New infection resulting from killing normal flora

1. Direct toxicity
2. Anaphylaxis
3. Hypersensitivity
4. Adverse reaction
5. Indirect toxicity or superinfection


1. d.  Reaction that results in tissue damage
2. c.  Severe hypersensitivity reaction that may result in death
3. a.  Excessive immune response to a specific substance
4. b.  Unplanned, harmful responses to a medication
5. e.  New infection resulting from killing normal flora

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