NR 603 Week 1-Meniers Disease Exam | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+
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What is Meniere's disease? - Meniere disease is a chronic condition of the inner ear characterized by
recurrent vertigo and hearing loss.
What are the four symptoms characterized by Meniere's disease? - dizziness described as spinning
vertigo,
low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss,
tinnitus,
a feeling of fullness in the affected ear.
Pathophysiology of Meniere's Disease - Meniere disease involves excess fluid and pressure in the
labyrinth of the inner ear that episodically distends the structures of the labyrinth and damages the
vestibular and cochlear hair cells
Causes of Meniere's Disease - caused by viral infections or immune system-mediated mechanisms
Clinical Presentation of Meniere's Disease - Early in the disease process-patients have intermittent
attacks of vertigo that last from minutes to hours, often associated with nausea and vomiting.
These episodes are commonly accompanied by pressure in the ear, low-pitched tinnitus fluctuating in
intensity, and unilateral hearing loss
Diagnosis of Meniere disease is based on - clinical criteria and/or response to treatment;
however, it is important to differentiate Meniere disease from other causes of vertigo and hearing loss
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