Vestibular Neuritis
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for excess fluid and pressure in the labyrinth?

  • Benzodiazepines (daily use not recommended due to addiction risk with withdrawal)
  • Antivirals, steroid therapy (oral or intratympanic injection), surgery
  • Meclizine and antiemetics (phenergan)
  • Antihistamines with anticholinergic effects (dimenhydrinate) (correct)

    • What is the prevalence of tinnitus?

  • 10-15% of the population affected
  • 1-5% of the population affected
  • 5-10% of the population affected (correct)
  • 15-20% of the population affected

    • What is the pathophysiology of tinnitus?

  • Nervous system activity without corresponding mechanical or vibratory activity in the cochlea (correct)
  • Mechanical or vibratory activity in the cochlea
  • Impaired blood flow to the ear
  • Excessive fluid and pressure in the labyrinth

    • Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for tinnitus?

    <p>Antidepressants for mood interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for fatal asthma?

    <p>Having 3 or more ED visits in the past year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of status asthmaticus?

    <p>Paradoxical thoracoabdominal movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal before and during pregnancy for asthma control?

    <p>To achieve good asthma control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second peak incidence of asthma?

    <p>Patients over 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?

    <p>It is often attributed to tinnitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is asthma often poorly recognized in, and is often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?

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

    What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?

    <p>Having serious psychiatric disease or psychosocial problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of status asthmaticus?

    <p>Development of respiratory failure despite maximum therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?

    <p>It is often mistaken for COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal before and during pregnancy for asthma control?

    <p>To have good asthma control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a trigger for asthma attacks?

    <p>High altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma?

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

    What are the main symptoms of asthma?

    <p>Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common symptom of asthma?

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

    What triggers severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?

    <p>Methacholine challenge test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is most commonly poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?

    <p>Elderly patients over 65 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?

    <p>Having 3 or more ED visits in the past year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of status asthmaticus?

    <p>Paradoxical thoracoabdominal movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second peak incidence of asthma?

    <p>Children under 5 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is often poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?

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

    What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?

    <p>Hospitalization or emergency care for asthma in the past month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of status asthmaticus?

    <p>Paradoxical thoracoabdominal movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second peak incidence of asthma?

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

    What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?

    <p>It is often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a trigger for asthma attacks?

    <p>High altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of asthma?

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

    What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?

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

    What is the second peak incidence of asthma?

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

    What is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma?

    <p>Family history of asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes?

    <p>High education level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of asthma?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a trigger for severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled allergens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test is NOT recommended for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?

    <p>Chest X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common clinical finding with asthma?

    <p>Episodic wheezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common trigger for asthma attacks?

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

    What is the main symptom of asthma?

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

    What is the role of atopy in asthma development?

    <p>It is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can trigger asthma attacks?

    <p>Cold weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of episodic reversible narrowing and inflammation of the airways in asthma?

    <p>Chronic inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common trigger for severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?

    <p>Food allergens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of asthma?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes?

    <p>Infants less than 1 year old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?

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

    What are the main symptoms of asthma?

    <p>Cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is often poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?

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

    What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?

    <p>Having a history of hospitalization or emergency care for asthma in the past month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second peak incidence of asthma?

    <p>In patients over 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of status asthmaticus?

    <p>Paradoxical thoracoabdominal movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?

    <p>It is often misdiagnosed as COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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