Exam Preview for 40180: Motion Sickness Pathophysiology and Clinica

Motion Sickness Pathophysiology and Clinical Presentation, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

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1. What vestibular system disorder is expected to have no motion sickness? Vestibular migraine Bilateral areflexia Meniere’s disease BPPV
2. What is the most accepted theory for motion sickness generation? Sensory conflict Neural mismatch Defense against poisoning Nystagmus hypothesis
3. What age group is rarely associated with motion sickness? Less than 2 years 9-10 years 11-16 years 16-18 years
4. What is the most common form of motion sickness? Seasickness Car sickness Virtual reality Airsickness
5. What abnormality is commonly expected on vestibular laboratory testing inpatients with motion sickness? Poor smooth pursuit Significant caloric asymmetry Abnormal vHIT None, most patients demonstrate normal test results