Abnormal DTRs can be a sign of being euthyroid.
Posted By: nm on 2008-12-10
In Reply to: deep tendon reflexes are euthyroid? - smmt
Subject: Abnormal DTRs can be a sign of being euthyroid.
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can you hear euthyroid? nm
Subject: can you hear euthyroid? nm
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Can someone help me with DTRs?
Subject: Can someone help me with DTRs?
Dr. is dictating ...
Deep tendon reflexes: (s/l) B, TDR and QA absent. Does this make sense.
Thanks
DTRs?
Subject: DTRs?
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What are DTRs?
Subject: What are DTRs?
I have not come across this abbreviation more than twice in my short time as an MT. Anyone know what DTRs are?
nevermind, sick euthyroid
Subject: nevermind, sick euthyroid
nm
euthyroid multinodular goiter -- (no msg)
Subject: euthyroid multinodular goiter -- (no msg)
deep tendon reflexes are euthyroid?
Subject: deep tendon reflexes are euthyroid?
does this make sense because that is what the doctor says?
DTRs were 2+ of the bicipital ? bilaterally.
Subject: DTRs were 2+ of the bicipital ? bilaterally.
Any ideas? I'm a newbie! Thanks!
?...how's that possible? euthyroid=normal thyroid function nm (any more info?)
Subject: ?...how's that possible? euthyroid=normal thyroid function nm (any more info?)
Same ESL. DTRs are diminished both s/l roturian and Achilles. Any ideas?
Subject: Same ESL. DTRs are diminished both s/l roturian and Achilles. Any ideas?
DTRs were dictated in sensory exam. Thanks for your help! Still stumped!
Subject: DTRs were dictated in sensory exam. Thanks for your help! Still stumped!
abnormal LFT
Subject: abnormal LFT
Abnormal liver function tests. We will check repeat s/l HP LFTs today .
This is under assessment/plan, so I need to spell it out. I am unsure of the HP part. I know its liver function tests.
The pt does have hyperlipidemia. Help!
possibly abnormal? nm
Subject: possibly abnormal? nm
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abnormal amylase
Subject: abnormal amylase
BUN and serum creatinine
would they say abnormal s/l Total at EKG?
Subject: would they say abnormal s/l Total at EKG?
? Abnormal Pap smears.
Subject: ? Abnormal Pap smears.
Abnormal s/l larges . . .
Subject: Abnormal s/l larges . . .
A CT scan showed an abnormal liver with "larges" of decreased continuation.
Any suggestions please????
abnormally/an abnormal
Subject: abnormally/an abnormal
Sudden brain toot..
would it sound better to say " no evidence of an abnormally enhancing mass.'
or "no evidence of an abnormal enhancing mass."
abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
Subject: abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
Subject: grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
Only thing I can think of is lipase, or abnormal ALT
Subject: Only thing I can think of is lipase, or abnormal ALT
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says pt had abnormal Pap smear with s/l Askis?
Subject: says pt had abnormal Pap smear with s/l Askis?
abnormal thyroid testing
Subject: abnormal thyroid testing
The patient's TSH and s/l TPL antibodies were normal with a mild decrease in her Free T4 level.
Fossae of abnormal signal
Subject: Fossae of abnormal signal
Sl/ foesi (would that be spelled fossae?) of abnormal signal on enhancement? I know I have heard this before but my brain is just numb today. Fighting a migraine -- losing the battle and I'm so tired. Thanks for any help.
? two foci of abnormal activity
Subject: ? two foci of abnormal activity
Abnormal Protein S, s/l CNN and possible lipid antibody. sm
Subject: Abnormal Protein S, s/l CNN and possible lipid antibody. sm
Doc says, "pt has hx of abnormal protein S, (s/l) CNN, and possible lipid antibody, all three. Hx of DVT in 2001. She had pulmonary embolus in June at which time she had Factor V difficiency. She has multiple coagulopathies." Any help appreciated.Thx. mmw
Maybe eccentric, grossly abnormal or unusual? nm
Subject: Maybe eccentric, grossly abnormal or unusual? nm
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Pica. It means an abnormal desire to eat
Subject: Pica. It means an abnormal desire to eat
substances not normally eaten, like chalk, ashes, glue, paper, detergent.
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/pica
syndrome related to abnormal TFTs.
Subject: syndrome related to abnormal TFTs.
I know, didn't make sense to me either, but it does exist.
pulmonary embolism or abnormal bleeding.
Subject: pulmonary embolism or abnormal bleeding.
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Abnormal ECT, baseline "wander" in "V 4" or "lead four". ?? nm
Subject: Abnormal ECT, baseline "wander" in "V 4" or "lead four". ?? nm
Eyes: Noted to have abnormal ACE level. sm
Subject: Eyes: Noted to have abnormal ACE level. sm
She has no URI symptoms, but last year she was noted to have on and off SOB with elevated s/l D timer. TIA
anergia (abnormal lack of energy)
Subject: anergia (abnormal lack of energy)
anergia-abnormal lack of energy
eye exam s/l no abnormal s/l*glossing or nicking
Subject: eye exam s/l no abnormal s/l*glossing or nicking
I know nicking is correct but can't find s/l glossing in stedmans. Anybody? TIA
Got it, epiphora (abnormal flow of tears). Thanks for your help!
Subject: Got it, epiphora (abnormal flow of tears). Thanks for your help!
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Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Subject: Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
Subject: Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
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She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
Subject: She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
:-)
I think you were right, ECG 7-14 was abnormal, today's visit is normal in comparison
Subject: I think you were right, ECG 7-14 was abnormal, today's visit is normal in comparison
patient with abnormal parathyroid hormone level
Subject: patient with abnormal parathyroid hormone level
CPEP, IPEP, and ACE levels were ordered.
I am just wanting to know if I am typing these correctly? Any light anyone can shed on this would be GREATLY appreciated. (It's a general surgery consultation.)
Thank you, in advance!!!
She had a history of an abnormal Pap smear and has had a _____ done last year.
Subject: She had a history of an abnormal Pap smear and has had a _____ done last year.
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AIMS test (abnormal involuntary movement scale)
Subject: AIMS test (abnormal involuntary movement scale)
J sign or Jay sign?? Ortho - knee. TIA, nm.
Subject: J sign or Jay sign?? Ortho - knee. TIA, nm.
s/l watiers sign or goiters sign? nm
Subject: s/l watiers sign or goiters sign? nm
nm
Myerson's sign or Meyerson's sign
In the physical exam, neurology doc is spelling Meyerson's sign. In two books I find Myerson under signs and cannot verify Meyerson's anywhere. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance for your help!
Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
Subject: Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
She has a pleural-based lesion in the right lower lobe that appears to be either an algomized effusion or soft tissue. She also has multiple pulmonary nodules bilaterally suggestive of either a metastatic neoplastic disease or granulomatis changes.
Patient has a negative wrist extension sign on the right and a negative s/l 3rd finger sign on the R
Subject: Patient has a negative wrist extension sign on the right and a negative s/l 3rd finger sign on the R
Under past medical history - history of abnormal s/l petatrie functioning. I really cannot make *sm
Subject: Under past medical history - history of abnormal s/l petatrie functioning. I really cannot make *sm
it out. It is a foreigner. He is saying it very fast. History of abnormal petatrie functioning is what is sounds like to me. I have no clue.
wale sign or sometimes "red wale sign" i think nm
Subject: wale sign or sometimes "red wale sign" i think nm
sign
Subject: sign
You are very welcome Lee. 
ok sign or okay sign
Subject: ok sign or okay sign
....DIP joint of the index finger and of the thumb. She still is not able make the okay sign yet.
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