NURS 6531 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
, NURS 6531 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
Acute vertigo
A sense that the person or objects around the person are moving or
spinning and is usually stimulated by movement of the head
Clinical presentation, N/V, diaphoresis, disequilibrium, nystagmus,
and blurry vision
Physical examination should include a review of medication,
neurological examination, to include a cognitive screen and a
cranial nerve assessment
Management is aimed at improving functional balance, decrease
dizziness. Medications include vestibular suppressants, antiemetics
, and may include benzodiazepines
Uveitis
, NURS 6531 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
Acute vertigo
A sense that the person or objects around the person are moving or
spinning and is usually stimulated by movement of the head
Clinical presentation, N/V, diaphoresis, disequilibrium, nystagmus,
and blurry vision
Physical examination should include a review of medication,
neurological examination, to include a cognitive screen and a
cranial nerve assessment
Management is aimed at improving functional balance, decrease
dizziness. Medications include vestibular suppressants, antiemetics
, and may include benzodiazepines
Uveitis