Nephrology Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 22:44 Page 4 of 55 Attempt #1227 Overall: 0 / 274 questions answered Question 16 / 274 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A 45-year-old man has colicky flank pain radiating to groin and microscopic hematuria. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Acute glomerulonephritis B. Appendicitis always C. Testicular torsion excluded D. Ureteric stone E. Polycystic kidney disease proven Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Nephrology] Colicky flank-to-groin pain with hematuria is typical of ureteric stone. Reference: EAU Urolithiasis Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 17 / 274 Not answered Question 49: During an emergency department assessment: A 45-year-old man has colicky flank pain radiating to groin and microscopic hematuria. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Acute glomerulonephritis B. Appendicitis always C. Testicular torsion excluded D. Ureteric stone E. Polycystic kidney disease proven Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Nephrology] Colicky flank-to-groin pain with hematuria is typical of ureteric stone. Reference: EAU Urolithiasis Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 18 / 274 Not answered Question 50: During an emergency department assessment: A dialysis patient has peaked T waves and potassium 6.8 mmol/L. What is the immediate cardiac membrane stabilizer? A. Oral resonium as sole immediate therapy B. Nebulized saline C. IV iron D. Furosemide only E. IV calcium gluconate Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Nephrology] ECG changes in severe hyperkalemia require immediate IV calcium to stabilize myocardium. Reference: KDIGO/UK Kidney Association Hyperkalemia Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 19 / 274 Not answered Question 51: At a primary-care follow-up visit: A diabetic patient has eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73m2 and ACR 40 mg/mmol for 4 months. What does this indicate? A. Chronic kidney disease B. Acute kidney injury only C. Normal renal function D. Nephrotic syndrome always E. Transient dehydration only Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Nephrology] Kidney abnormality for more than 3 months, including reduced eGFR or increased albuminuria, defines CKD. Reference: KDIGO CKD Evaluation and Management Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 20 / 274 Not answered Question 66: At a preventive-care consultation: A diabetic patient has eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73m2 and ACR 40 mg/mmol for 4 months. What does this indicate? A. Chronic kidney disease B. Acute kidney injury only C. Normal renal function D. Nephrotic syndrome always E. Transient dehydration only Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Nephrology] Kidney abnormality for more than 3 months, including reduced eGFR or increased albuminuria, defines CKD. Reference: KDIGO CKD Evaluation and Management Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 4 of 55 Next → »