Identify Your Dizziness
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Which group of dizziness is characterized by a feeling of imbalance?

  • Disequilibrium (correct)
  • Light-headedness
  • Presyncope
  • Vertigo

    • What is the main difference between vertigo and non-vertigo dizziness?

  • Vertigo is related to cardiovascular, ocular, or systemic diseases, while non-vertigo is due to a disorder in the vestibular system
  • Vertigo is triggered by a change in the position of the head, while non-vertigo is related to previous viral illness
  • Vertigo is a sensation of movement, often rotary, while non-vertigo is a feeling of imbalance
  • Vertigo originates from the cerebellum or brain stem, while non-vertigo arises in the inner ear or from the vestibular nerve (correct)

    • Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with brainstem characteristics?

  • Gait ataxia (correct)
  • Diplopia
  • Nausea
  • Autonomic symptoms

    • Which of the following is a cause of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Friedrich's ataxia?

    <p>Loss of knee and ankle reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are central causes suspected in patients presenting with dizziness?

    <p>When the patient has associated neurological symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with vertigo and hearing loss?

    <p>Ménière's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by episodic vertigo that lasts for days, with nausea and no other ear or CNS symptoms?

    <p>Vestibular neuritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by episodic vertigo that lasts for seconds and is associated with head or body position changes?

    <p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by vertigo that lasts for hours and is associated with hydropic ear symptoms?

    <p>Ménière disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by vertigo of sudden onset that lasts for minutes and can be due to migraine or brain or vascular disease?

    <p>Labyrinthitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of dizziness is NOT classified as a form of vertigo?

    <p>Tinnitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between vertigo and non-vertigo dizziness?

    <p>Vertigo is characterized by a spinning sensation, while non-vertigo is characterized by a feeling of imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with brainstem characteristics?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Peripheral neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Friedrich's ataxia?

    <p>Kyphoscoliosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are central causes suspected in patients presenting with dizziness?

    <p>When patients have associated neurological symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT associated with vertigo and hearing loss?

    <p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by vertigo that lasts for seconds and is associated with head or body position changes?

    <p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of episodic vertigo that lasts for days, with nausea and no other ear or CNS symptoms?

    <p>Vestibular neuritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Ménière's disease?

    <p>Nystagmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cerebellar examination finding in patients with neurological signs or symptoms of cerebellar pathology?

    <p>Pendular knee jerk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of dizziness is characterized by a feeling of imbalance?

    <p>Disequilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with vertigo and hearing loss?

    <p>Meniere's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are central causes suspected in patients presenting with dizziness?

    <p>When there is diplopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Peripheral neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Friedrich's ataxia?

    <p>Loss of knee and ankle reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between vertigo and non-vertigo dizziness?

    <p>Sensation of spinning or movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are central causes suspected in patients presenting with dizziness?

    <p>When there is associated weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for vascular disease?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is characterized by vertigo that lasts for hours and is associated with hydropic ear symptoms?

    <p>Ménière's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cerebellar examination finding in patients with neurological signs or symptoms of cerebellar pathology?

    <p>Scanning speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of cerebellar disease?

    <p>Hypotonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of vertigo?

    <p>Tinnitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-vertigo dizziness?

    <p>Vestibular system disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are peripheral symptoms classified as peripheral vertigo?

    <p>When they arise in the inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for vascular disease?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of episodic vertigo that lasts for days, with nausea and no other ear or CNS symptoms?

    <p>Vestibular neuritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cerebellar examination finding in patients with neurological signs or symptoms of cerebellar pathology?

    <p>Nystagmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by vertigo that lasts for seconds and is associated with head or body position changes?

    <p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Peripheral neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Friedrich's ataxia?

    <p>Loss of knee and ankle reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are central causes suspected in patients presenting with dizziness?

    <p>When there is associated neurological symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of dizziness is characterized by a feeling of imbalance?

    <p>Non-vertigo dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with vertigo?

    <p>Feeling of imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of episodic vertigo that lasts for days, with nausea and no other ear or CNS symptoms?

    <p>Vestibular neuronitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by vertigo that lasts for hours and is associated with hydropic ear symptoms?

    <p>Ménière's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Autoimmunity to Purkinje cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Friedrich's ataxia?

    <p>Loss of knee and ankle reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are central causes suspected in patients presenting with dizziness?

    <p>When the patient presents with associated neurological symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by vertigo that lasts for seconds and is associated with head or body position changes?

    <p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is characterized by vertigo that lasts for hours and is associated with hydropic ear symptoms?

    <p>Ménière's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Vestibular neuritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of cerebellar disease?

    <p>Scanning speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between vertigo and non-vertigo dizziness?

    <p>Association with head or body position changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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