Vestibular system Impairments Test Questions and Answers Fully Solved Graded A+

Vestibular system Impairments Test Questions and Answers Fully Solved Graded A+ Characteristics of central vertigo - Answersautonomic symptoms less severe loss of consciousness neurological symptoms including: diplopia, hemianopsia, weakness, numbness, ataxia, dysarthria characteristics of peripheral vertigo - Answersepisodic, short duration autonomic symptoms present percipitating factor pallor, sweating nasuea and vomiting auditory fullness tinnitus Etiology of central vertigo - Answersminingitis migraine complications of neurologic origin trauma/tumor cerebellar degeneration disorders (ETOH abuse) MS Etiology of peripheral vertigo - AnswersBPPV Meniere's diease Infection Trauma/tumor Metabolic conditions (DM) Acute alcohol intoxication BPPV - Answersoccurs with changes in head position most commonly affects posterior cannal - most symptomatic in recumbent position symptoms only last a few seconds Exam: Dix Hallpike Trx: Canalith repositioning maneuver central lesion nystagmus - Answersbidirectional or unidirectional no inhibition with fixation mild vertigo