Nephrology Practice Questions

Question 1

Two particles have the same diameter and molecular weight. Which factor would LEAST likely affect their passage through the glomerular filtration barrier?

Accepted Answer

Either charge can pass

Answer

Positively charged particles

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Charge does not affect passage

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Negatively charged particles

Question 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

Accepted Answer

A→2  B→1  C→4  D→3

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A→4  B→1  C→3  D→2

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A→3  B→4  C→1  D→2

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A→1  B→2  C→3  D→4

Question 3

Which of the following is an indication for renal biopsy in a child with nephrotic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Low blood C3 levels

Answer

High selective proteinuria

Answer

Serum albumin less than 1g/dL

Answer

Age at onset 2-6 years

Question 4

In response to an increase in glomerular filtration rate, the proximal tubule and the loop of Henle demonstrate an increase in the rate of sodium reabsorption. This phenomenon is called?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulotubular balance

Answer

Autoregulation of renal blood flow

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Mineralocorticoid escape (response to aldosterone)

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Saturation of tubular transport capacity

Question 5

Which one of the following statements regarding WHO Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of NCDs (2013–2020) is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A 10 percent relative reduction in mean population intake of salt/sodium

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Halt the rise of diabetes and obesity

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At least 10 percent relative reduction in the harmful use of alcohol as appropriate within national context

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A 10 percent relative reduction in prevalence of insufficient physical activity

Question 6

A 7-year-old child has steroid dependent Nephrotic syndrome. His weight is 30 kg and height is 106 cm. He is having truncal obesity with sub-capsular bilateral cataracts. Which is the best drug for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Levamisole

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Azathioprine

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Cyclophosphamide

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Mycophenolate

Question 7

The prognosis of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (crescentic GN) depends on

Accepted Answer

Number of crescents

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Size of crescents

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Cellularity of crescents

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Shape of crescents

Question 8

What is the best method to estimate the amount of proteinuria in a 2-year-old child with nephrotic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Single morning spot urine sample for protein/creatinine ratio

Answer

24 hr urine protein

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Dipstick testing

Answer

Microalbuminuria

Question 9

During evaluation of a child with Down syndrome, the following finding is noted. Identify?

Accepted Answer

Simian crease

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Kennedy crease

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Sydney line

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Sandal gap

Question 10

An 8-year-old child presents with hematuria 5 days after a throat infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Post streptococcal nephropathy

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Nephrotic syndrome

Answer

IgA nephropathy

Answer

Alport syndrome

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Urinary Tract Infections

Vesicoureteral Reflux

Glomerulonephritis

Nephrotic Syndrome

Acute Kidney Injury

Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal Tubular Disorders

Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney

Hydronephrosis

Hypertension in Children

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Renal Replacement Therapy in Children

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