Antihypertensives: 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.

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Pharmacology · Antihypertensives

Sample item

What adverse effect is common with dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Ankle edema

Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers dilate arterioles and can cause peripheral ankle edema from altered capillary hydrostatic pressure.

Option by option

  • A. Tendon rupture

    Tendon rupture is associated with fluoroquinolone toxicity.

  • B. Ankle edema (correct)

    Correct: arteriolar dilation commonly causes ankle edema.

  • C. Ototoxicity

    Ototoxicity is associated with drugs such as aminoglycosides.

  • D. Dry cough

    Dry cough is classically associated with ACE inhibitors.

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What is the answer to this Pharmacology question?

The best answer is B, Ankle edema. Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers dilate arterioles and can cause peripheral ankle edema from altered capillary hydrostatic pressure.

Why is "Tendon rupture" not the answer?

Tendon rupture is associated with fluoroquinolone toxicity.

Why is "Ototoxicity" not the answer?

Ototoxicity is associated with drugs such as aminoglycosides.

Why is "Dry cough" not the answer?

Dry cough is classically associated with ACE inhibitors.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Antihypertensives in Pharmacology. The correct option holds because: Correct: arteriolar dilation commonly causes ankle edema.

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 Antihypertensives?

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.