Nephrology: 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 · Nephrology

Sample item

What is a common sign of acute kidney injury?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Rising serum creatinine

The core Nephrology principle makes Rising serum creatinine the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Option by option

  • A. Low intraocular pressure

    Low intraocular pressure does not fit the requested nephrology conclusion.

  • B. Rising serum creatinine (correct)

    Correct. Rising serum creatinine follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

  • C. Sudden hearing recovery

    Sudden hearing recovery does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

  • D. Improved urine flow always

    Improved urine flow always may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Rising serum creatinine. The core Nephrology principle makes Rising serum creatinine the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Low intraocular pressure" not the answer?

Low intraocular pressure does not fit the requested nephrology conclusion.

Why is "Sudden hearing recovery" not the answer?

Sudden hearing recovery does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

Why is "Improved urine flow always" not the answer?

Improved urine flow always may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nephrology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Rising serum creatinine follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

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 Nephrology?

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.