A term infant is recovering from a laparoscopic inguinal her…

A term infant is recovering from a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.  He remains intubated and received a dose of IV tylenol in the recovery room.  He remains sleepy with shallow breathing.  His post-op CBG is reported as pH 7.45, pCO2 28, HCO3 38 and base excess of +3.  A normal pulmonary response to metabolic alkalosis is:

A 10-day-old neonate is admitted to the NICU from the Emerge…

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:

Stanley has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment…

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 ____.