Equilibrium disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what is the hallmark of vestibular system disorders?
A
vertigo
2
Q
what is vertigo?
A
- hallucination / illusion of movement
- most often rotational
3
Q
what are the features of non-vestibular system disorders?
A
- nonspecific complaints of dizziness
- no true vertigo
4
Q
what type of nystagmus?
- 2-20 second latency
- associated vertigo
- adapts to position
- fatigues on repeat testing
A
peripheral
5
Q
what type of nystagmus?
- no latency (resting)
- variable vertigo
- no adaptation
- little fatigue
A
central
6
Q
what are the signs / symptoms in peripheral vestibular disorders?
A
- vertigo with head position change (latency, short duration, habituation)
- jerk nystagmus
- otologic symptoms
- vestibular neuritis
- labyrinthitis
- traumatic
7
Q
what are the symptoms of meniere disease?
A
endolymphatic hydrops
- vertigo
- tinnitus
- hearing loss
8
Q
what are the features of benign positional vertigo?
A
- positional vertigo associated with nystagmus on head movement
- usually one ear symptomatic
- free floating particles in posterior labyrinth
9
Q
which vestibular suppressants are used for vestibular disorders?
A
- antihistamines
- benzodiazepines
- phenothiazines
- scopolamine
10
Q
epley maneuvers are used for what condition?
A
benign positional vertigo
