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 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
A patient experiences severe chest pain radiating to the left arm. Which diagnostic test is most crucial to confirm a suspected myocardial infarction?
Chest X-ray
Blood glucose test
ECG
Complete blood count
Application of PCR are
I. detection of pathogens
II. diagnosis of specific mutation
III. DNA fingerprinting
Choose the correct option
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III