PLAB 1 renal and urology practice questions

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hyperkalaemia, urinary tract infection, stones, prostate disease, urinary retention, the acute scrotum and urological cancer referral. One of the ten areas in your GMC result.

Line drawing of a kidney model, a urine sample pot, a strip of urine dipsticks and a catheter drainage bag on a bed frame

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Every question is a short clinical scenario with five options and one best answer, as on PLAB 1. Answer by current UK practice. Each explanation says why the answer is best, why the most tempting option is not, and which UK guidance it follows.
Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

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Original practice questions written to the GMC’s MLA content map and current UK guidance. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by the General Medical Council (GMC).