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A rapid and severe rise in body temperature that occurs while under a general anesthesia as a result of an inherited genetic trait is called

  • A. malignant hyperthermia
  • B. hyperpyrexia
  • C. fever syndrome
  • D. anesthetic shock
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic condition causing a severe reaction to anesthesia, characterized by rapid temperature increase.