Cardiovascular: nimodipine: practice question

A Pharmacology 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.

Try it

Pharmacology · Cardiovascular: nimodipine

Sample item

After subarachnoid haemorrhage, which calcium channel blocker is given to reduce delayed ischaemic deficit from vasospasm?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Nimodipine

Nimodipine is lipophilic, with relatively selective cerebral vasodilator action, and improves outcome after subarachnoid haemorrhage. Blood pressure must be monitored since hypotension can worsen cerebral perfusion.

Option by option

  • A. Verapamil

    Verapamil is used in arrhythmias and angina.

  • B. Diltiazem

    Diltiazem is used in angina and arrhythmias.

  • C. Nimodipine (correct)

    Correct. Nimodipine is the agent shown to improve outcome in this setting.

  • D. Felodipine

    Felodipine is used for hypertension.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

More Pharmacology questions

Questions about this Pharmacology question

What is the answer to this Pharmacology question?

The best answer is C, Nimodipine. Nimodipine is lipophilic, with relatively selective cerebral vasodilator action, and improves outcome after subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Why is "Verapamil" not the answer?

Verapamil is used in arrhythmias and angina.

Why is "Diltiazem" not the answer?

Diltiazem is used in angina and arrhythmias.

Why is "Felodipine" not the answer?

Felodipine is used for hypertension.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiovascular: nimodipine in Pharmacology. Blood pressure must be monitored since hypotension can worsen cerebral perfusion.

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 Cardiovascular: nimodipine?

Learn drugs as classes, then the exception in each class that an examiner would pick. Then use the flashcards and the other Pharmacology 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.