Vestibular - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NM III Vestibular and Rare Diseases questions and answers

Exam 1: Vestibular Rehab and Concussion questions and answers vertigo, lightheadedness, disequilibrium what are 3 types of "dizziness" a patient may describe? vertigo type of dizziness described as a sensation of spinning, like after getting off of a merry go round; would cue you to suspect a vestibular problem lightheadedness type of dizziness described as feeling like fainting; could be non vestibular disequilibrium type of dizziness described as feeling off balance; could be vesti...

Vestibular NCS Exam questions and correct answers

Vestibular Assessment Exam #1 questions and answers Who was the father of vestibular studies? - answer-Robert Barany What is the rotary chair also known as? - answer-the Barany chair What are the 5 most important systems in balance? - answer-proprioception, vestibular, musculoskeletal, visual, neurologic What are the 3 systems that the patients in our clinic are usually having a problem with? - answer-vestibular, vision, neurological Which system is your primary balance system? - answer-...

In this summary (based on my own notes and PPT) you can find all the chapters that have been given in the Systems Neuroscience course, except Part II of the Vestibular system. Color code: -Purple= 1. -Dark pink = 1.1. -Light pink = 1.1.1. -Green= 1.1.1.1 - Blue= 1.1.1.1.1 Important abbreviations: - N = neuron - B= brain - !!! = important - NT = neurotransmitter(s) - R = receptor(s) - AP= action potential

What are the functions of the vestibular system? Gaze stabilization- VOR Postural Control- VSR Describe postural control by the VSR - Provides sensory input regarding position and motion of the head - Role in controlling position of the body's COM - Role in stabilizing and orienting the head with respect to gravity T or F: the vestibular system is both a motor and a sensory system true What are the 3 major structures of the vestibular system? - peripheral sensory apparatus - central ...

Vestibular NCS Exam questions and correct answers

Vestibular Certification Vestibular sedatives are most likely to be helpful with addressing what kind of symptoms: - answer-1. Vertigo Sedatives such as Diazepam (Valium) and Meclizine (Antivert) are helpful in reducing acute vertigo. Valium is typically utilized for severe vertigo, followed by Meclizine. 2. Nausea and emesis Sedatives have an antiemetic property which can increase patient comfort while suffering from acute vertigo. With acute peripheral vestibular loss, patients may st...

Vestibular Final Exam questions and answers / images illustration

Of the following, which cranial nerves are only of motor type, not sensory? a. I, VII, and X b. IV, V, and VI c. III, XI, XII d. I, VIII, IX - ANS: c. III, XI, XII Which of the following often present with intermittent neurological deficit, vertigo, and weakness? a. Migraines b. Cluster headaches c. Transient ischemic attacks d. Tension headaches - ANS: c. Transient ischemic attacks 1. What kind of vertigo/loss of equilibrium also may include sensory disturbances? a. Vestibular ne...