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 is a hallmark of nephritic syndrome?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Hematuria with hypertension

Nephritic syndrome reflects glomerular inflammation and commonly presents with hematuria, hypertension, reduced urine output, and variable proteinuria.

Option by option

  • A. Hematuria with hypertension (correct)

    Correct: hematuria and hypertension are nephritic features.

  • B. Painless cough

    Cough is not a defining nephritic feature.

  • C. No urinary findings

    Nephritic disease has clear urinary abnormalities.

  • D. Heavy proteinuria with edema only

    Heavy proteinuria with edema is more typical of nephrotic syndrome.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Hematuria with hypertension. Nephritic syndrome reflects glomerular inflammation and commonly presents with hematuria, hypertension, reduced urine output, and variable proteinuria.

Why is "Painless cough" not the answer?

Cough is not a defining nephritic feature.

Why is "No urinary findings" not the answer?

Nephritic disease has clear urinary abnormalities.

Why is "Heavy proteinuria with edema only" not the answer?

Heavy proteinuria with edema is more typical of nephrotic syndrome.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nephrology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: hematuria and hypertension are nephritic features.

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.