A young male client is diagnosed with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD). The nurse reviews his recent activities and most emphatically recommends the following:

A young male client is diagnosed with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD). The nurse reviews his recent activities and most emphatically recommends the following:

A young male client is diagnosed with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD). The nurse reviews his recent activities and most emphatically recommends the following:


a) Discontinue exposure on a sun tanning bed.

b) Consult a physician about ingesting trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for a urinary tract infection.

c) Stop drinking excessive caffeinated beverages in less than 24 hours.

d) Quit cigarette smoking.



Answer: Consult a physician about ingesting trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for a urinary tract infection.