This presentation reviews some of the medications that may lead to balance conditions and the risk of falling. The speaker will discuss drug classifications that may directly harm the vestibular system, and the myriad of medications that have dizziness, fall risk, and vertigo as prevalent adverse effects. In addition, the session will describe types of vestibular testing that may be done to better evaluate and treat these conditions in affected patients.
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Course created on January 2, 2025
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
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| 15-30 Minutes | Antimalarial Vestibulotoxicity |
| 30-35 Minutes | Industrial Chemical Vestibulotoxicity |
| 35-45 Minutes | Platin Vestibulotoxicity |
| 45-55 Minutes | Blood Pressure Control |
| 55-60 Minutes | Other Pharmaceuticals and Falls |
Grady has been a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University for 23 years. He was part of the College of Medical Sciences teaching biochemistry to dental, medical, optometry, and pharmacy students, and pharmacology to audiology students. He moved to the NSU MD college at its inception six years ago to help design and create their new curriculum, then teach in their courses including Fundamentals and Hematology. More recently he has continued teaching pharmacology to audiology students and begun teaching NSU college physics and chemistry courses.
Financial: Grady Campbell is employed by Nova Southeastern University. Non-financial: Grady Campbell has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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