Vertigo Flashcards
1
Q
Which region of the ear is affected by vertigo?
A
Inner
2
Q
What is vertigo?
A
A sensation of dizziness can be a symptom of several different conditions.
It may be accompanied by nausea and a loss of balance
3
Q
Aetiology
A
Viral labyrinthitis
Motion sickness
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Ménière’s disease
4
Q
Management of Symptoms
A
Prochlorperazine, cinnarizine, cyclizine, promethazine
