Renal: pyelonephritis: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Renal: pyelonephritis

Sample item

Fever, flank pain, and CVA tenderness suggest what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Acute pyelonephritis

This item reviews Renal: pyelonephritis; Acute pyelonephritis is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Acute pyelonephritis (correct)

    Correct. Acute pyelonephritis matches the key feature described.

  • B. Renal colic only

    Renal colic only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • C. Cystitis only

    Cystitis only does not account for the core presentation.

  • D. Appendicitis

    Appendicitis is not supported by the stated findings.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Acute pyelonephritis. This item reviews Renal: pyelonephritis; Acute pyelonephritis is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Renal colic only" not the answer?

Renal colic only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Cystitis only" not the answer?

Cystitis only does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Appendicitis" not the answer?

Appendicitis is not supported by the stated findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Renal: pyelonephritis in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Acute pyelonephritis matches the key feature described.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Renal: pyelonephritis?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.