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On an episode of ER,one of the doctors asked a nurse for a Nitrolingual Pumpspray,which is used for acute relief of chest pain caused by angina.The free appearance of the product on the show gave its small manufacturer some needed publicity.This was an example of how positive publicity can result from which of the following?


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Heat Exhaustion

The result of excessive heat and dehydration; signs include pallor, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, and a moderately increased temperature (38.5°C to 39°C).

Malignant Hyperthermia

A pharmacogenetics disease that can be triggered by exposure to certain anesthetic agents; signs include elevated carbon dioxide production, profuse sweating, tachycardia, and skeletal muscle rigidity, prior to developing a life-threatening rapid increase in core body temperature.

Hyperpyrexia

An extremely high body temperature or fever, typically above 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit), which can be life-threatening.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

The resistance that blood vessels outside the heart offer against the flow of blood, playing a crucial role in determining blood pressure.

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