vestibular neuronitis

Question 1

presentation of vestibular neuronitis

Answer 1

viral URTI
nausea and vomiting
balance problems
no hearing loss

Question 2

test for vestibular neuronitis

Answer 2

head impulse test
jerk head to one side and bring back slowly
see if eye saccades
both labyrinthitis and neuronitis

Question 3

management of vestibular neuronitis

Answer 3

prochlorperazine
antihistamines eg cyclizine
no more than 3 days