Maple syrup urine disease is an autosomal recessive disease state in which there is increased urinary excretion of which of the following?

Based on the following results, what is the most likely diagnosis?  CSF WBC Count: 233 WBCs/uL CSF WBC Differential: 88% Lymphocytes CSF Glucose: 57 mg/dL CSF Protein: 136 mg/dL

Hepatic cirrhosis is cuased by which of the following mechanisms? 

What is another name for hydrostatic pressure? 

A sudden increase in which of the following renal function tests is an indication of acute kidney injury? 

A paired fasting plasma specimen is collected at the tsame tim ean arthrocentesis is performed. The difference in glucose concentrations between the fluid is reported as 55 mg/dL. This result indicates a(an): 

Three tubes of CSF are collected, labeled, and sent to the laboratory for immediate testing. All 3 tubes appear pink and slightly hazy. The most likely explanation for the appearance would be

In hepatic cirrhosis, why is there inadequate clearing of the serous cavities causing fluid build up? 

What is the most common type of meningitis? 

One can say we can substitute fats in all foods by just eliminating the fats and not substituting or replacing the fat in the food. Foods will be just as tasty but healthier.