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how do you abbreviate micrograms?

Posted By: stupid question on 2007-09-27
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micrograms or mcg....;-) nm
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is there an abreviation for micrograms?
Subject: is there an abreviation for micrograms?


s/l Liozironine 10 micrograms.
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how do you write 50 micrograms per kilograms per minute? thank you
Subject: how do you write 50 micrograms per kilograms per minute? thank you


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Both Duragesic and Fentora (fentanyl) are in micrograms as per MPR. sm
Subject: Both Duragesic and Fentora (fentanyl) are in micrograms as per MPR. sm

http://formulary.prescribingreference.com/


 


http://formulary.prescribingreference.com/formulary/search?keywords=fentanyl


 


 


So, doc spells "byette" 10 micrograms (Isn't this Byetta, and do I change it or not?) Grum
Subject: So, doc spells "byette" 10 micrograms (Isn't this Byetta, and do I change it or not?) Grumpy doc.


Usually just abbreviate it as DNR.
Subject: Usually just abbreviate it as DNR.


What is the correct way to abbreviate
Subject: What is the correct way to abbreviate

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how to abbreviate subcutaneous
Subject: how to abbreviate subcutaneous

I cannot for the life of me remember how to abbreviate subcutaneous.  I have subcu but I just keep thinking that does not look right. 


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how do you abbreviate Pharm D?
Subject: how do you abbreviate Pharm D?

periods or no periods, dash or no dash?  My account is verbatim and abbreviations must be typed as written, not expanded.


Any suggestions?


It's safer not to abbreviate. :)
Subject: It's safer not to abbreviate. :)

Unless as you say, the account specifies to transcribe verbatim.
how to abbreviate 10 to the third per microliter
Subject: how to abbreviate 10 to the third per microliter

platelet count of 506, with a reference range of 170-400 10 to the third per microliter.
If the dictator does not abbreviate something,
Subject: If the dictator does not abbreviate something,

we shouldn't either. Only use abbreviations when they are dictated.
If you follow BOS, they say never to abbreviate
Subject: If you follow BOS, they say never to abbreviate

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My Abbreviate book says IGIM
Subject: My Abbreviate book says IGIM

is immune globulin intramuscular, and IgG is just plain immunoglobulin G...dunno if that's what you're lookin for though.


The only thing I see in my Abbreviate book is:
Subject: The only thing I see in my Abbreviate book is:

ADPKD (all together) for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease...if that is what yer lookin' for.


 



Accordin' to my Abbreviate book here...
Subject: Accordin' to my Abbreviate book here...

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put in the comma, do not abbreviate state nm
Subject: put in the comma, do not abbreviate state nm


My Abbreviate book gives 2 answers...
Subject: My Abbreviate book gives 2 answers...

FAST:  fetal acoustic stimulation testing or fluorescent allergosorbent technique.


Dunno if that helps you or not but thought I'd share that is all. 



Is it acceptable to abbreviate it, as she does say quant.
Subject: Is it acceptable to abbreviate it, as she does say quant.


no - only abbreviate metric measurements
Subject: no - only abbreviate metric measurements

not pounds, ounces, etc.
I spell it out if before the drug, abbreviate if
Subject: I spell it out if before the drug, abbreviate if

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how to abbreviate miles per hour
What is the correct way to abbreviate miles per hour in a medical report? Is mph ok?


I don't abbreviate but if verbatim, I guess a-fib or A-fib. Gee. I dunno because SM
Subject: I don't abbreviate but if verbatim, I guess a-fib or A-fib. Gee. I dunno because SM

I just don't use slang words in my transcription. I hate those vertabim accounts, don't you?
One more querstion - should we abbreviate versus in a report?
Subject: One more querstion - should we abbreviate versus in a report?

vs. or write out versus.  If we can abbreviate, is it okay to abbreviate in numbered diagnoses list?


BOS2 says DO NOT abbreviate medication names.
Subject: BOS2 says DO NOT abbreviate medication names.

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mph is the correct way to abbreviate miles per hours, however,
Subject: mph is the correct way to abbreviate miles per hours, however,

if that is what he dictates, then I would use mph, or you can also spell it out miles per hour, both are acceptable, sometimes also depends on the client preference.  If you spell it out though, you can get more characters for your line count!
I do abbreviate it and no one has corrected me as of yet. About the numbered diagnoses list, i don&
Subject: I do abbreviate it and no one has corrected me as of yet. About the numbered diagnoses list, i don't know


Pt list of drugs s/l "thy a do laj" 120 micrograms p.o. q.d. Problem list in message. sm
Subject: Pt list of drugs s/l "thy a do laj" 120 micrograms p.o. q.d. Problem list in message. sm

1.                    Dementia of undetermined etiology.


2.                    Hypothyroidism.


3.                    Osteoporosis. 

History of depression.