A drug slowing the rate of respiration to dangerously low levels immediately following its administration is an example of __________.

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Acute toxicity refers to the adverse effects that occur immediately or shortly after a single exposure to a substance, such as a drug. Slowing the rate of respiration to dangerously low levels would be considered an immediate adverse effect, indicating acute toxicity. Collateral toxicity, conditional toxicity, and chronic toxicity are not applicable in this scenario.

A Drug Slowing the Rate of Respiration to Dangerously Low