Author Question: What is the typical clinical course for those with G6PD A-? a. Severe anemia from infancy onward ... (Read 90 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

What is the typical clinical course for those with G6PD A-?

a. Severe anemia from infancy onward
b. Moderate anemia throughout adulthood
c. No anemia until exposure to an oxidant drug causes acute hemolysis
d. Benign because it does not cause anemia

Question 2

What red cell morphology, using Wright stain, is seen in patients with G6PD deficiency during a hemolytic episode?

a. Bite cells and polychromasia
b. Heinz bodies
c. Acanthocytes and crenated cells
d. Red cells are normal

Toya9913 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Patients with G6PD A- are clinically normal unless exposed to an oxidant drug. This can result in acute hemolysis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Bite cells and polychromasia are seen with a Wright stain during a hemolytic episode. Heinz bodies, although present, are not visible with a Wright stain.