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Severe hypotonia and hyperammonemia are findings most commonly associated with which inborn errors of metabolism?

A 10-day-old neonate is admitted to the NICU from the Emergency room, with parental complaints of lethargy and decreased breastfeeding for last 2 days.  Physical examination findings were notable for several papules on the scalp and lower back, lethargy, and a bulging fontanel.  Laboratory results demonstrate hypoglycemia, metabolic and lactic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, normal plasma ammonia, and elevated amino acid levels in plasma and urine.  The most likely etiology for these findings is:

A woman in treatment for alcohol use disorder is allowed to consume one drink at an outing as part of her program. What is this called?

Given Ksp(In3PO4) = 4.5*10-3, what is K for the reaction 3In+(aq) + PO43-(aq) = In3PO4(s)?

A malformation which can lead to obstruction of the foramen magnum is:

Stanley has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment of his addiction to barbiturates. He is immediately prevented from using the drugs and experiences agitation, restlessness, increased respiration, and insomnia. This phase of treatment is called ____.

Use of antiplatelet therapy has been proven to decrease the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke.  This is considered prophylactic therapy.

You are the NNP caring for a term neonate delivered to a gravida 1 para 1 mother with h/o polyhydramnios during pregnancy. The neonate is large for gestational age and is admitted to the NICU for poor oral feeding, macroglossia, hypoglycemia, and hypothyroidism. Which of the following conditions is most likely related to these clinical symptoms and testing results?

Which medication is used to reverse the effects of anticoagulation?

The Edi min when using neurally-assisted ventilation represents: