Patients who experience anemic episodes when exposed to certain drugs most likely have
A) thalassemia.
B) spherocytosis.
C) sickle cell anemia.
D) glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)deficiency is a RBC intracellular defect.Usually this anemia is first recognized during or after an infectious illness or exposure to certain drugs.Thalassemia does not carry a manifestation associated with pharmacologic agents.Spherocytosis is a hereditary anemia with manifestations of jaundice.Episodes of sickle cell anemia are associated with recurrent painful episodes related to organ dysfunction.

Patients Who Experience Anemic Episodes When Exposed to Certain Drugs