Vestibular disorders: compensation after neuritis: practice question

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ENT · Vestibular disorders: compensation after neuritis

Sample item

A patient with vestibular neuritis is still taking prochlorperazine on day seven and remains unsteady. What is the best advice?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Stop the suppressant and begin vestibular exercises

Vestibular suppressants relieve acute symptoms but delay central compensation if continued. After a few days they should be stopped and graded vestibular exercises started to speed recovery.

Option by option

  • A. Cochlear implantation

    Implants are for hearing and do not treat vestibular loss.

  • B. Continue the drug for three months

    Three months of the drug would hamper recovery.

  • C. Bed rest for a month

    Prolonged rest delays compensation.

  • D. Stop the suppressant and begin vestibular exercises (correct)

    Correct. Prolonged suppressants slow compensation, so stop them and exercise.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Stop the suppressant and begin vestibular exercises. Vestibular suppressants relieve acute symptoms but delay central compensation if continued.

Why is "Cochlear implantation" not the answer?

Implants are for hearing and do not treat vestibular loss.

Why is "Continue the drug for three months" not the answer?

Three months of the drug would hamper recovery.

Why is "Bed rest for a month" not the answer?

Prolonged rest delays compensation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Vestibular disorders: compensation after neuritis in ENT. After a few days they should be stopped and graded vestibular exercises started to speed recovery.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Vestibular disorders: compensation after neuritis?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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