Urinary Tract Diagnostics MCQ Quiz | Urology

Welcome to the Urology quiz on Urinary Tract Diagnostics, specifically designed for MBBS students. This quiz will test your understanding of key diagnostic procedures, from basic urinalysis to advanced imaging and functional studies. Covering topics like interpreting urine reports, indications for CT scans, ultrasounds, IVU, and the principles behind urodynamics and cystoscopy, these 25 questions will help solidify your knowledge base. After completing the quiz, you can submit your answers to see your score, review the correct and incorrect responses, and identify areas for improvement. You can also download a PDF copy of all questions with their correct answers for your offline study and revision. Good luck!

1. Which finding in a urinalysis is most indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

2. A KUB X-ray is most useful for visualizing which type of urinary calculi?

3. What is the gold standard imaging modality for the evaluation of a patient with suspected renal colic?

4. A “bear paw” sign on an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is characteristic of which condition?

5. Which diagnostic procedure is most appropriate for evaluating bladder function and voiding dynamics?

6. The presence of red blood cell (RBC) casts in urine sediment is pathognomonic for:

7. What is the primary purpose of a Micturating Cystourethrogram (MCU/VCUG)?

8. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for an MRI with gadolinium contrast?

9. In the context of testicular diagnosis, which imaging modality is preferred for evaluating acute scrotal pain to rule out torsion?

10. Post-void residual (PVR) urine volume is measured to assess:

11. A “cobra head” or “adder head” sign on an IVU is indicative of:

12. Which tumor marker is most commonly elevated in patients with non-seminomatous germ cell tumors of the testis?

13. A retrograde urethrogram (RUG) is primarily used to evaluate:

14. What is the most common crystal found in the urine of a healthy individual?

15. A Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan is a nuclear medicine test used to assess:

16. The “keyhole sign” on a prenatal ultrasound is indicative of:

17. Urine cytology is most sensitive for detecting which type of bladder cancer?

18. A “drooping lily” sign on an IVU is associated with which congenital anomaly?

19. Which of the following is an advantage of CT Urography over conventional IVU?

20. The “bell-clapper” deformity is a congenital anomaly that predisposes to:

21. In a pressure-flow urodynamic study, a high detrusor pressure with a low urinary flow rate suggests:

22. What is the most reliable method to diagnose bladder cancer?

23. Medullary nephrocalcinosis is a classic finding in which condition?

24. What does the “twinkling artifact” on Color Doppler Ultrasound of the kidney typically represent?

25. A 24-hour urine collection is most useful for diagnosing: