Vertigo Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 50-year-old woman comes to the clinic due to sudden onset of a spinning sensation accompanied by instability and nausea for the past 2 days. She had a cold one week ago that resolved spontaneously. Since the symptoms have started, she has vomited 3 times. Medical history is significant for type 2 diabetes mellitus. She has smoked a pack of cigarettes per day for the last 25 years. The patient appears to be in distress. Vital signs are within normal limits. Examination reveals mild hearing loss in the right ear. The patient is given a medication that is known to affect the vestibular end-organ receptors to control her symptoms. The physician advises the patient to not use the medication while driving because drowsiness is a potential side effect. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of the medication prescribed by the physician?
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