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BPPV Flashcards

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1
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definition

A

disorder of the inner ear

repeated episodes of positional vertigo

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2
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what can precipitate BPPV?

A

head injury
prolonged recumbent position
ear surgery
inner ear pathology

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3
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most common cause of vertigo in GP

A

BPPV

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4
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age affected

A

5-7 decade

women

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5
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usual course

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relapsing-remitting
can recover spontaneously
recurrence common

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6
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what is done to demonstrate BPPV?

A

dix-hallpike test

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7
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managing BPPV

A

watchful waiting
epley manoeuvre
brandt-daroff exercises

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8
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meniere’s disease symptoms

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episodes of vertigo
aural fullness
tinnitus
fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss

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9
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treating meniere’s

A

prochlorperazine
cyclizine
betahistine

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