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Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Vestibular Disorders in Children

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1. Which of the following indicates the difference between pediatric and adult phenotypes of vestibular disorders? BPPV is uncommon in children Meniere’s syndrome is usually secondary in children Trivial head injuries can lead to vestibular function in children All of the above
2. Which of the following points in history are important in children? Birth history History of ototoxicity Performance in school All of the above
3. Which of the following may be present in a child with third window disorder? Sensorineural hearing loss Low amplitude VEMPS or asymmetry High amplitude VEMPS or low threshold All of the above
4. Which of the following are essential treatment modalities in children with vestibular disorders? A cognitive model Pharmacological and surgical intervention Vestibular rehabilitation All of the above
5. Which of the following statements is true? A child can be considered as a miniature adult when considering the vestibular system Laboratory norms of vestibular function tests are the same in children as in adults Treatment is more effective in children with vestibular disorders due to cerebral plasticity than in adults Children do not have vestibular disorders