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conym5 - 03-05-10 11:16
A 13-year-old African American male presents for follow-up for otitis media, for which he was prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. He appears pale and weak. History reveals that certain Mediterranean foods have elicited a similar problem in the past. Family history reveals a maternal uncle with similar health concerns. Which of the following statements is most correct?
conym5 - 03-05-10 11:16
A 13-year-old African American male presents for follow-up for otitis media, for which he was prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. He appears pale and weak. History reveals that certain Mediterranean foods have elicited a similar problem in the past. Family history reveals a maternal uncle with similar health concerns. Which of the following statements is most correct?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: hemat
conym5 - 03-05-10 18:12 erythrocyte would reveal normal glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity in acute hemolytic process of G6PD deficiency... advised to do the test after episode resolved..
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Re: hemat babbu5508 - 04-29-10 08:59 My answer is: d.
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an X-linked recessive hereditary disease characterised by abnormally low levels of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
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Re: hemat mtniharika - 05-18-10 03:42 My answer is: c.
g6pd deficiency individuals show Hemolytic crises in response to:
Illness (especially infections)
Certain drugs (see below)
Certain foods, most notably broad beans
Certain chemicals
Diabetic ketoacidosis
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