A patient with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis develops severe muscle cramps and weakness. ECG shows prolonged QT interval. Which electrolyte abnormality is MOST likely responsible for these findings?
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypermagnesemia
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A patient presents with persistent cough, fever, and night sweats. A chest X-ray reveals granulomas. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Asthma
Tuberculosis
A 60-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with sudden onset of severe tearing chest pain radiating to the back. Which of the following diagnostic tests is MOST likely to confirm the diagnosis?
Chest X-ray
ECG
CT angiography of the chest
Cardiac MRI
Read the following statements about agarose gel electrophoresis and choose the incorrect option.
The agarose gel used in the technique is extracted from seaweeds
The DNA fragments separate according to their size
Separated DNA fragments can be visualised after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to infrared rays
DNA fragments move from cathode to anode under the influence of an electric field
A common symptom of pneumonia is:
Enlarged liver
Inflammation of the alveoli
Skin rashes
Swollen lymph nodes
The first human drug made by using genetic engineering technique was
Insulin
Paracetamol
Streptomycin
None of these
Read the following statements about agarose gel electrophoresis and choose the incorrect option.
The agarose gel used in the technique is extracted from seaweeds
The DNA fragments separate according to their size
Separated DNA fragments can be visualised after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to infrared rays
DNA fragments move from cathode to anode under the influence of an electric field
Production of value added products like nutrition supplements, pharmaceuticals, fuels, etc., using transgenic crop is called
Genetic farming
Molecular farming
Biotech farming
All of these
A doctor, while operating on an HIV^+ patient accidently cut himself with a scalpel. He comes to you, suspecting himself to have contacted the virus. Which test will you advise him to rule out/confirm his suspicion?
PCR
Routine urine examination
TLC
DLC
Genetically engineered human insulin, humulin was launched by American drug company on
5th July 1998
5th July 1993
5th July 1973
5th July 1983
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational diabetes
MODY
