Do not capitalize the words grade, type, class, stage, etc. nm
Posted By: Another KSMT on 2007-09-06
In Reply to: Thanks, and should it be class or Class/grade or Grade? TIA - BOS challenged
Subject: Do not capitalize the words grade, type, class, stage, etc. nm
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I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM
Subject: I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM
I forget which ones use Roman and which do not. TIA
Still easily confused with grade, type, stage....
etc. Anyone have a good website or way to remember whether to use Roman numerals or just numbers? My tired ol' head would appreciate it! Thanks to you all.
Thanks, and should it be class or Class/grade or Grade? TIA
Subject: Thanks, and should it be class or Class/grade or Grade? TIA
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grade, class, etc.
Subject: grade, class, etc.
Keep a printed copy of the Medquist guidelines at your desk, it's all outlined there.
Do you capitalize Stage IV or is it stage IV. not sure.
Subject: Do you capitalize Stage IV or is it stage IV. not sure.
nm
Question. Do you capitalize the G in Grade 1 or 2. Not sure. nm
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stubby stems for knee arthroplasty-capitalize both words?
Subject: stubby stems for knee arthroplasty-capitalize both words?
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yes, capitalize; type 2 diabetes mellitus
Subject: yes, capitalize; type 2 diabetes mellitus
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grade would be arabic, type would be roman.
Subject: grade would be arabic, type would be roman.
Garden is capped per my ortho book.
From googling I suspect it should be Garden type IV fracture. There are hits where it is referred to as grade, but the ones that call it a type look more authentic to me. More research might be in order.
for the most part grade and type use arabic number
Subject: for the most part grade and type use arabic number
If he says grade 2 out of 3, the only change I would make is to use numbers and not type out the wo
Subject: If he says grade 2 out of 3, the only change I would make is to use numbers and not type out the word "two". The rest is fine.
Could be as there are medical grade, high grade, low grade, etc.
Subject: Could be as there are medical grade, high grade, low grade, etc.
Per AAMT BOS2 do not capitalize if it is generic, do capitalize if it is associated with a facility
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2 do not capitalize if it is generic, do capitalize if it is associated with a facility name, i.e. emergency room or General Hospital Emergency Room.
Motor exam shows her right tibialis anterior at grade –IV or is grade -4??
Subject: Motor exam shows her right tibialis anterior at grade –IV or is grade -4??
Motor exam shows her right tibialis anterior at grade IV- or is it grade -IV or grade -4 or...
Thanks!
I think it's 2 words - I used to type weightbearing.nm
Subject: I think it's 2 words - I used to type weightbearing.nm
i always type 2 words and have never been corrected.
Subject: i always type 2 words and have never been corrected.
differently
P.S. If you type it in google was 2 words,
Subject: P.S. If you type it in google was 2 words,
it asks if you mean "transnuchal." That is usually a sign that what you typed in is not the accepted form.
how do you type pain free? one or two words?
Subject: how do you type pain free? one or two words?
I type s***. I'm like you, I don't like typing swear words!
Subject: I type s***. I'm like you, I don't like typing swear words!
NM
also can type partial words into dictionary
Subject: also can type partial words into dictionary
you can type just part of a word into the dictionary search, and it will bring words up that have those letters in it - even if they are in the middle of the word.
cool website
also I usually type "brachial plexus" as 2 words. .nm
Subject: also I usually type "brachial plexus" as 2 words. .nm
low-grade dysplasia or low grade dyplasia -- when to use hyphens??? TIA
Subject: low-grade dysplasia or low grade dyplasia -- when to use hyphens??? TIA
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Go to onelook.com and type in *genia and a few words come up. You'll have to look 'em up
Subject: Go to onelook.com and type in *genia and a few words come up. You'll have to look 'em up
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stage 2 fibrosis (from hep C) or stage II?
Subject: stage 2 fibrosis (from hep C) or stage II?
I can not find a reference to roman or arabic. Thanks for the help!
stage I or stage 1 rectocele. TIA nm
Subject: stage I or stage 1 rectocele. TIA nm
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Grade or grade?-cardiology
Subject: Grade or grade?-cardiology
In cardiology, is grade capitalized when referring to a grade 1 systolic murmur?
Seems to be why they use Roman is because there is a grade within the grade (sm)
Subject: Seems to be why they use Roman is because there is a grade within the grade (sm)
Grade I is 0-5
Grade II is 5-10
Grade III is greater than 10
grade 2 (grade is not capitalized).
Subject: grade 2 (grade is not capitalized).
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No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book
Subject: No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book or
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onelook.com, Tessier's Surgical Words, and Sted's Ortho and Rehab Words. Great stuff! nm
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Oropharynx class ?? help
Subject: Oropharynx class ?? help
Hello all - I can't seem to find this anywhere but it sounds to me like "oropharynx is crowded, s/l malenpotty class 3".
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks much, Jenny
Oropharynx class ??? help
Subject: Oropharynx class ??? help
Thank you SO much for your fast reply & infinite knowledge!!!
Jenny
Class 3 Mallampati NM
Subject: Class 3 Mallampati NM
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class III Mallampati. NM
Subject: class III Mallampati. NM
If his is for a class, you need to refer
Subject: If his is for a class, you need to refer
to your reference and ask your instructor. Every company arranges their formats differently.
sulfa (class of drugs)
Subject: sulfa (class of drugs)
Probably "macrolides," another class of antibiotic. nm
Subject: Probably "macrolides," another class of antibiotic. nm
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in PE under HEENT says remarkable for a class 3
Subject: in PE under HEENT says remarkable for a class 3
s/l mallampita oropharynx score? Also, to write class 3 is okay.
Thanks 
regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
Subject: regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
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Welcome, Welcome, Welcome. Hopefully you got the corrected part.class 4, not IV.NM
Subject: Welcome, Welcome, Welcome. Hopefully you got the corrected part.class 4, not IV.NM
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sulfonylurea-class of antidiabetic med
Subject: sulfonylurea-class of antidiabetic med
Versed? Class of medications?
Subject: Versed? Class of medications?
This doctor mentions the patient has taken valium w/o difficulty so anything of Versed? nature would be safe- is this a class of medications? I am having difficulty finding a match through my usual google, rxlist.com, etc.
The way I learned it in class was q.4 h., but my company now wants
Subject: The way I learned it in class was q.4 h., but my company now wants
Mallampati class IV airway
Subject: Mallampati class IV airway
Claudication - Rutherford class 2 or II? (nm)
Subject: Claudication - Rutherford class 2 or II? (nm)
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English class - no apostrophe "s" after
Subject: English class - no apostrophe "s" after
an s -- Mr. Jones' class.
What ?? This is an English class for 'jk'..sm
Subject: What ?? This is an English class for 'jk'..sm
It is
Charles's car
boss's desk
Dallas's airport
Exception:
Only If the addition of an extrra 's' would make the word difficult to pronounce, add the apostrophe only:
New Orleans' fish
Los Angeles' team
and expecially with foreign
words:
Dumas's novel
Mr. Chambers' estate
and also
for goodness' sake
for conscience' sake.
Did you use your old reference books ?
I got my information online, therefore much more accurate.
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It's physes. Something you learn in anatomy class. nm
Subject: It's physes. Something you learn in anatomy class. nm
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glitazone is a class of drugs, Avandia, etc.
Subject: glitazone is a class of drugs, Avandia, etc.
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Patient was injured while doing a s/l step class.
Subject: Patient was injured while doing a s/l step class.
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I stand corrected, class 4 and airway. NM
Subject: I stand corrected, class 4 and airway. NM
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