NR 603 Week 1-Vestibular Neuritis Exam | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+
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Vestibular neuritis is - an acute unilateral labyrinthine dysfunction, also called acute peripheral
vestibulopathy or labyrinthitis
Vestibular neuritis is characterized by what? - brief severe vertigo, nausea, vomiting and disequilibrium
lasting a few days followed by vertigo and disequilibrium with rapid head movement that may last for
weeks to months
Vestibular neuritis is most commonly caused by - viral inflammation of the vestibular nerve, but otitis
media is another possible cause.
In vestibular neuritis, what causes the sensation of vertigo - Inflammation of the eighth cranial nerve
causes the sensation of vertigo.
The most severe symptoms of vertigo usually subside within _________ hours, but they can last
________ days - 48 to 72
4 or 5
In vestibular neuritis episodes resolve ___________ but up to half of patients will continue to
experience dizziness and disequilibrium for how long? - spontaneously
many months
Diagnositic and Lab work for vestibular neuritis - CBC w/diff
MRI/CT scan (if tumor is suspected)
Treatment goals of vestibular neuritis - alleviate vertigo, nausea and vomiting
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