Aspirin is considered generic, unless coupled with
Posted By: sm on 2009-01-21
In Reply to: seriously? - smmt
Subject: Aspirin is considered generic, unless coupled with
brand name, like Bayer Aspirin.
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s/l bare aspirin. Is doc just mumbling baby aspirin, or is there really such a term? Thanks!
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I considered that...but I don't think that is what he is saying.
Subject: I considered that...but I don't think that is what he is saying.
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q is considered a dangerous
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DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
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cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS, however, if the facility/MTSO, etc. wishes to use cc they trump BOS.
Actually I had considered "adhesion" - but sent a draft - nm
Subject: Actually I had considered "adhesion" - but sent a draft - nm
cc is considered a "dangerous abbreviation"
Subject: cc is considered a "dangerous abbreviation"
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i would think upper 7's without hearing it. anything 10 and under is considered anemic. nm
Subject: i would think upper 7's without hearing it. anything 10 and under is considered anemic. nm
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where I work cc is considered a "dangerous" abbreviation.
Subject: where I work cc is considered a "dangerous" abbreviation.
We are required to use mL for that instead. It also satisfied HIPAA, JACHO, and all the other health-care alphabets. LOL
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Subject: No, I actually considered promethazine, but I definitely here what sound like "tri." Thanks.
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Subject: heard of aspirin ES??? not me
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Not just saying Bayer aspirin? nm
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Aspirin is never capitalized. nm
Subject: Aspirin is never capitalized. nm
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Subject: I think he is saying. taking no analgesics other than aspirin thank you
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Subject: aspirin comes in grains...not drains.
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2. ASCVD status post CABG.
3. Status post CVA without neurologic deficit, except for some mild dysphagia.
4. Obstructive cerebrovascular disease.
Given dipyridamole 50 mg t.i.d. He is to continue with s/l s/l aspirin grains/drains 5 daily.
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