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Vestibular Flashcards

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What is the Vestibuloocular Reflex (VOR)?

A

Head/eye movement coordination –> maintains stable image

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What is the Vestibulospinal Reflex (VSR)?

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  • VSR attempts to stabilize the body and control movement

- Stability of head when moving and with trunk in upright postures

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What are the characteristics of Peripheral Vertigo?

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  • Episodic & short duration
  • Autonomic symptoms present
  • Precipitating factor
  • Pallor, Sweating
  • Auditory fullness
  • Tinnitus
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What are the characteristics of Central Vertigo?

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  • Autonomic Symptoms LESS severe than central
  • Loss of consciousness can occur
  • Neurological symptoms present including:
    * Diplopia
    * Hemianopsia
    * Weakness
    * Numbness
    * Ataxia
    * Dysarthria
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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

BPPV

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Peripheral

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Meningitis

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Central

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Migraine Headache

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Central

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Complications or neurologic origin post ear infections

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Central

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Meniere’s Disease

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Peripheral

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Infection

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Peripheral

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Trauma/Tumor

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Both central and peripheral

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Cerebellar Degeneration Disorders (ex: alcoholism)

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Central

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Metabolic Disorders (ex: DM)

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Peripheral

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Acute alcohol intoxication

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Peripheral

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Is the following condition Central Vertigo, Peripheral Vertigo or both?

Multiple Sclerosis

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Central

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What is Nystagmus?

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Abnormal eye movement: nonvolitional, rhythmic oscillation of the eyes

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