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6 Cards in this Set
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Q. 5 DDx for Dizziness
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Anemia, Benign Positional Vertigo, Meniere's Disease,
Post Concussion Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack |
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Q. Anemia
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Fatigue
Tachycardia, palpitations Pallor, pale sclera Hx heavy menses Tachypnea on exertion |
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Q. Benign Positional Vertigo
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Vertigo induced by head movements
Usually start & dissipate in 20-30 sec |
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Q. Meniere's Disease
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Sudden onset vertigo
Lasts minutes, hours, days Pt may fall during episode, N/V Tinnitus Hearing loss (sensorineural) |
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Q. Post Concussion Syndrome
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Dizziness 1-3 wks post head trauma
HA Emotional lability |
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Q. Transient Ischemic Attack
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Lasts from a few min to 24 hrs
Transient visual field defects Transient hearing defects Numbness or paresis |
