Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following statements describes benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? a) The vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur. BPPV is a brief period of incapacitating vertigo that occurs when the position of the patient’s head is changed with respect to gravity. The vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur. b) The onset of BPPV is gradual. The onset of BPPV is sudden and followed by a predisposition for positional vertigo, usually for hours to weeks but occasionally for months or years. c) BPPV is caused by tympanic membrane infection. BPPV is speculated to be caused by the disruption of debris within the semi circular canal. This debris is formed from small crystals of calcium carbonate from the inner ear structure, the utricle. d) BPPV is stimulated by the use of certain medication such as acetaminophen. BPPV is frequently stimulated by head trauma, infection, or other events.

Which of the following statements describes benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?
a) The vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur.
BPPV is a brief period of incapacitating vertigo that occurs when the position of the patient’s head is changed with respect to gravity. The vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur.
b) The onset of BPPV is gradual.
The onset of BPPV is sudden and followed by a predisposition for positional vertigo, usually for hours to weeks but occasionally for months or years.
c) BPPV is caused by tympanic membrane infection.
BPPV is speculated to be caused by the disruption of debris within the semi circular canal. This debris is formed from small crystals of calcium carbonate from the inner ear structure, the utricle.
d) BPPV is stimulated by the use of certain medication such as acetaminophen.
BPPV is frequently stimulated by head trauma, infection, or other events.