Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
A 72-year-old female with a history of hypertension presents to the clinic due to repeated episodes of “dizziness.” She says she feels like the room is spinning when the episode occurs; they last about 40 seconds. She states that the episodes often are triggered when she suddenly sits up, moves her head, or lays down. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Meniere disease
B. Vestibular neuritis
C. Basilar migraines
D. Multiple sclerosis
E. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Smarty PANCE Content Blueprint Review:
Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint EENT ⇒ Inner ear (PEARLS) ⇒ Vertigo
Also covered as part of Family Medicine EOR and Emergency Medicine EOR topic lists
View this post on Instagram