Quiz on Disorders of the Vestibular System

What is the primary function of the vestibular apparatus?

• Hearing

• Detecting sensations of equilibrium

• Smell

• Taste

Which of the following is NOT a component of the vestibular apparatus?

• Utricle

• Saccule

• Semicircular canals

• Cochlea

What type of nystagmus is characterized by involuntary, rhythmical eye movements?

• Optokinetic nystagmus

• Vestibular nystagmus

• Spontaneous nystagmus

• Cerebellar nystagmus

Which test is used to assess the presence of a fistula in the vestibular system?

• Romberg test

• Caloric test

• Fistula test

• Hallpike manoeuvre

What is the most common cause of peripheral vertigo?

• Meniere's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Tumors of the brain stem

• Cerebellar disease

Which of the following is a not symptom of Meniere's disease?

• Tinnitus

• Hearing loss

• Dizziness

• Head ach

What does the Hallpike manoeuvre help to differentiate?

• Central from peripheral lesions

• Hearing loss types

• Types of nystagmus

• Balance disorders

Which of the following is a characteristic of central nystagmus?

• Fatiguable

• Nonfatiguable

• Suppressed by optic fixation

• Short duration

What is the primary treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?

• Surgery

• Vestibular rehabilitation

• Cognitive therapy

• Medication

Which of the following tests assesses the function of the vestibular system through temperature changes?

• Fistula test

• Caloric test

• Gait analysis

• Romberg test