Nephrology: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Nephrology

Sample item

What urine finding is typical of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Hematuria

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis causes inflammatory glomerular injury with hematuria, hypertension, edema, and reduced complement after a recent streptococcal infection.

Option by option

  • A. No protein at all

    Protein can be present in glomerulonephritis.

  • B. Glycosuria only

    Glycosuria suggests glucose-handling abnormalities.

  • C. Hematuria (correct)

    Correct: hematuria is a classic nephritic urine finding.

  • D. Ketonuria only

    Ketonuria alone does not define this nephritic condition.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Hematuria. Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis causes inflammatory glomerular injury with hematuria, hypertension, edema, and reduced complement after a recent streptococcal infection.

Why is "No protein at all" not the answer?

Protein can be present in glomerulonephritis.

Why is "Glycosuria only" not the answer?

Glycosuria suggests glucose-handling abnormalities.

Why is "Ketonuria only" not the answer?

Ketonuria alone does not define this nephritic condition.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nephrology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: hematuria is a classic nephritic urine finding.

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?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.