Do you know the risk factors for vertigo? Come and test it

Answer: B
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At least 44% of patients taking carbamazepine reported dizziness as an adverse event
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Dizziness and vertigo were adverse events associated with some antibiotics but not
with penicillin use.
Ibuprofen and nadolol experience dizziness
in 3%-9% and about 2% of users, respectively.

Question three

Which one is a risk factor for vertigo?

A.
Male

B.
Vitamin C deficiency

C.
Cold sores and previous signs of viral illness

D.
History of osteoarthritis

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【Answer and analysis】

Answer: C
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Cold sores and signs of previous viral illness may indicate vestibular neuritis
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Vertigo is more prevalent in women than men, accounting for 3.
2% and 1.
6%
respectively.
Although idiopathic BPPV can occur in any age group, it is most common
in people aged 50-70 years.
Deficiencies in vitamins B, D, and iron are often associated with
dizziness and vertigo.
Systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis can also be associated with dizziness and vertigo, but osteoarthritis is not
.

Other risk factors for dizziness and vertigo include head injuries, taking certain medications, having a condition that affects the ears or balance, and having a family or personal history of
vertigo.
A history of headaches, particularly migraines, may be associated with
dizziness.

Question four

Which tests are usually performed before MRI during vertigo tests?

A.
Electrocardiography

B.
Magnetic resonance angiography

C.
CT scan

D.
Otoscopy

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【Answer and analysis】

Answer: D
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Given the complexity and relevance of dizziness and vertigo, unnecessary examinations, imaging, and medication use are common
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Otoscopy can rule out obvious infections, such as acute otitis
media.
Unilateral hearing loss is severe suggesting a peripheral cause; However, if the cause cannot be identified, further MRI is required to confirm the diagnosis
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Question five

Which of the following is the most effective and safe treatment for acute vertigo?

A.
Antihistamines

B.
Benzodiazepines

C.
Antiemetics

D.
Glucocorticoids

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【Answer and analysis】

Answer: A
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Although the most common medications used to treat vertigo symptoms usually include antiemetics, antihistamines, and benzodiazepines, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that single-dose antihistamines were more effective at relieving vertigo than single-dose benzodiazepines within 2 hours, and the available evidence does not support any association
between benzodiazepine use and improved outcomes in acute vertigo.