A patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of incapacitating vertigo, with nausea and vomiting and tinnitus
The patient mentions to the nurse that she suddenly cannot hear very well. What would the nurse suspect the patient's diagnosis will be?
A) Ossiculitis
B) Ménière's disease
C) Ototoxicity
D) Labyrinthitis
Ans: D
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Labyrinthitis is characterized by a sudden onset of incapacitating vertigo, usually with nausea and vomiting, various degrees of hearing loss, and possibly tinnitus. None of the other listed diagnosis is characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms.
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