Outcome Measures for Vertigo and Dizziness
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What is the recommended position for patients after using mastoid vibration to shake otoconia?

  • Sidelying with head rotation (correct)
  • Sitting up with neck extension
  • Lying down with head movement
  • Supine position with neck flexion

What is the correct maneuver for Horizontal Canalithiasis treatment according to the text?

  • Epley maneuver
  • BBQ ROLL (correct)
  • Semont maneuver
  • Kim maneuver

How should patients with post canalith change to Horizontal Canalithiasis be positioned during treatment?

  • Maintaining rapid body movements (correct)
  • Lying on the affected side
  • Sitting with head movements
  • Moving to sidelying towards the affected ear

What should be avoided after performing a maneuver for Anterior Canalithiasis?

<p>Lying on the affected side (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ask patients about the intensity of their symptoms on a scale of 1-10 according to the text?

<p>To evaluate the effectiveness of the maneuver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which position should patients with limited trunk and neck range of motion be treated for Horizontal Canalithiasis?

<p>Sidelying with head rotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factor is NOT associated with a higher recurrence rate of vestibular pathology?

<p>Regular exercise habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended follow-up timeframe for clinicians to reassess patients with vestibular symptoms?

<p>1 month (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the interdisciplinary team members involved in managing vestibular pathology?

<p>Dietitians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first line of defense in pharmaceutical management for lower anxiety and nausea in vestibular pathology?

<p>Antihistamines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class is NOT commonly used in the pharmaceutical management of vestibular disorders?

<p>Antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a neuro optometry intervention aimed at improving in patients with vestibular pathology?

<p>Enhancing error signals between the vestibular system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise aims to adjust underlying behavior associated with avoidance and anxiety?

<p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves repeatedly exposing the brain to what causes vertigo in order to provoke it?

<p>Habituation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise involves horizontal head movements, ball circles, head circles, and gait with head turns?

<p>Brandt Daroff exercises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Stroop exercise?

<p>Differentiate between VR principles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes that certain movements of the head, trunk, and body can help reduce vertigo symptoms over time?

<p>Repeated exposure through Habituation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome measure assesses the risk for falling based on a 0-100% scale?

<p>ABC scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cutoff time in seconds for the 4 step square test indicating falls in the elderly population?

<p>19.5 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome measure assesses static balance with a cutoff score of 45 out of 56 points?

<p>Berg Balance Scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome measure assesses dynamic balance with a score out of 24 points and indicates fall risk if the score is less than 19?

<p>Dynamic Gait Index (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the detectable change in points for vestib patients in the Sensory Organization Test?

<p>6 pts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, a difference of greater than how many lines in acuity between static and dynamic conditions indicates vestib dysfunction?

<p>Two lines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of liberatory maneuver?

<p>Improving gain to match 1 to 1 ratio in the brain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise is emphasized as more effective than substitution and habituation?

<p>Adaptation exercises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage for performing exercises in the daily home program?

<p>Thrice a day for 12-20 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom indicates that patients should have their gait balance assessed within 72 hours after a concussion?

<p>Dizziness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative prognostic indicator related to VOR training?

<p>Convergence VOR training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should treatment not be initiated for Meniere's disease?

<p>During an acute attack (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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