NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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A patient with vertigo is scheduled to have an electronystagmography in 2 weeks.Which instructions will the nurse provide to the patient prior to the test?
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Withhold caffeine and alcohol 48 hours before the test.
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Withhold blood pressure medication 24 hours before the test.
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Withhold vestibular suppressants 48 hours before the test. Do not eat or drink anything 12 hours before testing
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Electronystagmography (ENG) is a study used to clinically evaluate patients with dizziness, vertigo, or balance dysfunction. ENG provides an objective assessment of the oculomotor and vestibular systems. [1, 2] The vestibular system monitors the position and movements of the head to stabilize retinal images.
Detailed explanation-2: -Electronystagmography is a test that looks at eye movements to see how well nerves in the brain are working. These nerves are: Vestibular nerve (eighth cranial nerve), which runs from the brain to the ears. Oculomotor nerve, which controls eye movement.
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