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Just taking a stab at it, but how about cereal?

Posted By: OP MT on 2007-12-08
In Reply to: The patient was told to soak her - sh

Subject: Just taking a stab at it, but how about cereal?




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taking a stab here with dysynchrony? nm
Subject: taking a stab here with dysynchrony? nm

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clamp?.......just taking a stab at it....
Subject: clamp?.......just taking a stab at it....


I was just taking a quit stab at it, so please note I have no idea if this is correct. Thanks
Subject: I was just taking a quit stab at it, so please note I have no idea if this is correct. Thanks


All I could think of was cereal puffs but wasn't sure if there was a name brand infant food.
Subject: All I could think of was cereal puffs but wasn't sure if there was a name brand infant food.


Just a stab but...
Subject: Just a stab but...

if ESL could she be saying shrimp (shrimps) and may be NSAIDS
stab at it...anomaly?
Subject: stab at it...anomaly?


stab in the dark..
Subject: stab in the dark..

self-harm or having done this? Do you have diagnosis?

Stab in the dark here
Subject: Stab in the dark here

but could it be "hearing voices".  The patient denies hearing voices?
wild stab but phlebolith?
Subject: wild stab but phlebolith?

n/m
my stab at the second one is eczematous pruritus...nm
Subject: my stab at the second one is eczematous pruritus...nm


a total stab...inside
Subject: a total stab...inside

could he be saying ...audiogram test frequency .... and then I know they test at 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000
it's a wild stab but could it be TENS since this is
Subject: it's a wild stab but could it be TENS since this is

soft tissue? Maybe patient is using TENS unit on pelvis/scapula area to relieve pain. Good luck!
stab in the dark - Werlhof’s
Subject: stab in the dark - Werlhof’s

This is a form of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura which causes hemorraging from the mucous membranes.
wild stab - choanae?
Subject: wild stab - choanae?

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wild stab but is this a scalp lac? something galea?
Subject: wild stab but is this a scalp lac? something galea?

just a thought
wild stab but "lytes" since probably dehydrated from
Subject: wild stab but "lytes" since probably dehydrated from

diarrhea?
Stab in the dark, could it be Volkman's retractor.
Subject: Stab in the dark, could it be Volkman's retractor.


stab in the dark, purulent mastoiditis??...nm
Subject: stab in the dark, purulent mastoiditis??...nm

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wild stab - can you hear vasomotor instability on
Subject: wild stab - can you hear vasomotor instability on

tilt-test screen? As in they are screening for something and they get dizzy with the tilt test screen? Just a thought.
last stab: pneumostatic response like in esophageal dilatation studies etc.? nm
Subject: last stab: pneumostatic response like in esophageal dilatation studies etc.? nm


OP here--thanks very much taking the time to help!
Subject: OP here--thanks very much taking the time to help!


taking a guess here . . .
Subject: taking a guess here . . .

vitreous humor
That does help! Thanks so much for taking the time!
Subject: That does help! Thanks so much for taking the time!

nm
I bet that's it! Thanks to all of you for taking the time to help!
Subject: I bet that's it! Thanks to all of you for taking the time to help!

Nm
Thanks so much! I'm taking notes!
Subject: Thanks so much! I'm taking notes!


Thanks for taking the time, but what I was looking for...
Subject: Thanks for taking the time, but what I was looking for...

was when there are abnormalities in the CBC, the further studies that are typically performed (eg, iron, TIBC, ferritin, transferrin saturation, etc). Maybe these are too dependent on the lab performing the studies to have normals. I'm not certain.

Sorry it took so long to respond. I had it set to inform me of answers via e-mail; however, that little feature failed to work this time.
Thanks for taking the time... going with it.
Subject: Thanks for taking the time... going with it.


You taking over their surgeries or
Subject: You taking over their surgeries or

procedures for that day?
patient is currently taking s/l
Subject: patient is currently taking s/l

Oxycodone 750. Is there a dose this high? If so, I can't find it and would really appreciate input. Thanks.
Taking PO's well. Is this correct?
Subject: Taking PO's well. Is this correct?



where are they taking the biopsy from??
Subject: where are they taking the biopsy from??


Are you taking a test?
Subject: Are you taking a test?


Taking a guess here (sm)
Subject: Taking a guess here (sm)

cephalosporin which is an antibiotic. Does the child have an infection or cellulitis of some sort?
Are you taking a test or what???
Subject: Are you taking a test or what???

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Male or female pt? What else are they taking? nm
Subject: Male or female pt? What else are they taking? nm

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Thanks and thanks for taking time to respond!
Subject: Thanks and thanks for taking time to respond!

NM
THANKS... but DUH on my part. I'm taking a break now!! :) nm
Subject: THANKS... but DUH on my part. I'm taking a break now!! :) nm


Taking into account any possible slurring...
Subject: Taking into account any possible slurring...

or stumbling over the word....could it possibly be "oblique" ?  (pronounced by the doc as "o-bleek" instead of "o-blike")


That's the only alternative knee view I can think of other than a sunrise view, but sunrise couldn't be mistaken for your sound-alike description at all. 


Hope that helps


are you taking a test? I bet the above posts are yours, too.
Subject: are you taking a test? I bet the above posts are yours, too.

??????
If you are taking a test - we do not supply...NM
Subject: If you are taking a test - we do not supply...NM


Here's what I'd do for taking verbatim tests. sm
Subject: Here's what I'd do for taking verbatim tests. sm

First, ask the tester whether you should transcribe verbatim or strict verbatim and then do just that.

If instructed to transcribe verbatim, I would then add a note at the beginning of the test saying, "These reports were transcribed strict verbatim (whatever) as instructed. However, if these were dictations I would encounter on the job, I would flag such and such (and site the instance), change such and such to such and such, etc."

This would cover you both ways, showing that you followed their verbatim instructions but you also noted some discrepancies or grammar/punctuation things that needed to be fixed, etc.

If the companies you are testing for require 3 or more years' experience in medical records transcription, they really mean it. If you don't have this kind of experience, you are really doing yourself an injustice. From your questions below, I can see you're a newbie. I recommend your getting a job in a hospital or clinic where other MTs can give you the added instruction you need for this kind of work. It's the best advice I can give you.

Another point of advice: Research all the responses you get here for your questions. While intending to be helpful, some MTs do not provide the correct answers.

Then jot down all the words in a notebook you have to look up, all of them, with a bit of definition to go along with it. MT requires extensive research forEVER!

Good luck, Carrie!
once again, taking your test honestly
Subject: once again, taking your test honestly


Thanks so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain that to me.
Subject: Thanks so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain that to me.


she has been taking s/l nonalgesics rather than aspirin...thanks
Subject: she has been taking s/l nonalgesics rather than aspirin...thanks


I think he is saying. taking no analgesics other than aspirin thank you
Subject: I think he is saying. taking no analgesics other than aspirin thank you


pt taking Accutane following the guidelines set about by roe-sh nm
Subject: pt taking Accutane following the guidelines set about by roe-sh nm

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Are you taking a test or do you do this for a living?
Subject: Are you taking a test or do you do this for a living?

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We aren't taking the test; you are.
Subject: We aren't taking the test; you are.

That's the way tests are.

Good luck.
Also meant to thank you for taking time to look - so
Subject: Also meant to thank you for taking time to look - so


Thanks for taking the time to help me, flag it I will!
Subject: Thanks for taking the time to help me, flag it I will!

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Was taking Naproxen and this is not helping. Please sm
Subject: Was taking Naproxen and this is not helping. Please sm

Was prescribed s/l A-lod-id and this did not agree with him. Patient has complaints of back and left leg pain. Thanks