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

Which finding is typical of childhood nephrotic syndrome?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Generalized edema with heavy proteinuria

Nephrotic syndrome causes substantial urinary protein loss, hypoalbuminemia, and edema; children may also have infection and thrombosis risks requiring specialist-directed management.

Option by option

  • A. Generalized edema with heavy proteinuria (correct)

    Correct: edema plus heavy protein loss is the nephrotic pattern.

  • B. Hemoptysis with clubbing

    Hemoptysis and clubbing suggest respiratory disease.

  • C. Severe ear pain

    Ear pain is not a nephrotic feature.

  • D. Fixed dilated pupil

    A fixed pupil is an ocular or neurologic emergency.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Generalized edema with heavy proteinuria. Nephrotic syndrome causes substantial urinary protein loss, hypoalbuminemia, and edema; children may also have infection and thrombosis risks requiring specialist-directed management.

Why is "Hemoptysis with clubbing" not the answer?

Hemoptysis and clubbing suggest respiratory disease.

Why is "Severe ear pain" not the answer?

Ear pain is not a nephrotic feature.

Why is "Fixed dilated pupil" not the answer?

A fixed pupil is an ocular or neurologic emergency.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nephrology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: edema plus heavy protein loss is the nephrotic pattern.

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.