Meniere's Disease

Question 1

is an abnormality in inner ear fluid balance caused by a malabsorption in the endolymphatic sac

Answer 1

Meniere’s Disease

Question 2

dilation of the endolymphatic space

Answer 2

Endolymphatic Hydrops

Question 3

Meniere’s disease is characterized by a triad of symptoms

Answer 3

*Episodic vertigo
*Tinnitus
*Fluctuating of sensorineural hearing loss

Question 4

is usually the most troublesome complaint related to meniere’s disease

Answer 4

Vertigo

Question 5

how much sodium for meniere’s disease in a day

Answer 5

1000 to 15000 mg/day or less

Question 6

medication for meniere’s disease that shortens the attack.

Answer 6

Meclizine

Question 7

tranquilizers such as _______ may be used in acute instances to help control vertigo.

Answer 7

Diazepam

Question 8

Antiemetic such as ________ help control the nausea and vomiting and the vertigo because of their anthistamine effect

Answer 8

Promethazine suppositories

Question 9

May relieve symptoms by lowering the pressure in the endolymphatic system

Answer 9

Diuretic therapy such as hydrochlorothiazide and spirinolactone

Question 10

equalizes the pressure in the endolymphatic spaces

Answer 10

Endolymphatic sac decompression

Question 11

provides the greatest success rate in eliminating the attacks of vertigo

Answer 11

Vestibular nerve sectioning