Listen for sub-K instead. I think sub-K is a common abbreviation for seborrheic keratosis.
Posted By: Teardrop on 2009-01-05
In Reply to: SKs as abbreviation for seborrheic keratoses? - LHMT
Subject: Listen for sub-K instead. I think sub-K is a common abbreviation for seborrheic keratosis.
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SKs as abbreviation for seborrheic keratoses?
Subject: SKs as abbreviation for seborrheic keratoses?
NP states pt has multiple SKs (or escays?). I am assuming it is SK as pt has seborrheic keratosis. If I type verbatim should it be typed SKs? Thanks.
seborrheic keratoses (nm)
Subject: seborrheic keratoses (nm)
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1) with itching? 2) seborrheic?
Subject: 1) with itching? 2) seborrheic?
prescribed s/l ke-bat-e-zol for seborrheic dermatitis
Subject: prescribed s/l ke-bat-e-zol for seborrheic dermatitis
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dictates: has seborrheic keratoses**rejuvinal** nevi
Subject: dictates: has seborrheic keratoses**rejuvinal** nevi
How about keratosis.
Subject: How about keratosis.
http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/plantar_keratosis
maybe plantar keratosis
Subject: maybe plantar keratosis
actinic keratosis?
Subject: actinic keratosis?
nm
keratosis with ? colors?
Subject: keratosis with ? colors?
The skin around the temple area shows small light brown hyperkeratotic lesions which appear to be seborrheic keratosis. Similar lesions noted over the entire back with (s/l debriding colors)
ASSESSMENT: 1) B12 deficiency. 2) Seborrheic keratosis face and back.
probably actinic keratosis
Subject: probably actinic keratosis
actinic keratosis, sebaceous
Subject: actinic keratosis, sebaceous
I should know this but I am not sure with the information - have seen actinic keratosis as AK
DERM! What kind of keratosis?
Subject: DERM! What kind of keratosis?
I looked up all of the types of keratoses and only found seborrheic, actinic, solar, and pilaris.
This doctor sounds like she is saying "Likenoid" or "Likanide". I'm not finding anything in my references. Any ideas?
possibly actinic keratosis? or....
Subject: possibly actinic keratosis? or....
actinic dermatitis?
actinic granuloma?
pt w/ dental abscess and seborrheic dermatitis "treated w/ clindamycin, Vicodin, and s/l desoin&#
Subject: pt w/ dental abscess and seborrheic dermatitis "treated w/ clindamycin, Vicodin, and s/l desoin"- nm
nm
Derm ?: Would cryotherapy of actinic keratosis cause hypo or hyperpigmentation? Can't really tel
Subject: Derm ?: Would cryotherapy of actinic keratosis cause hypo or hyperpigmentation? Can't really tell.
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Yes it is very common.
Subject: Yes it is very common.
yes, because it is a common lab value
Subject: yes, because it is a common lab value
If you find it easier to remember, you can write it out as hemoglobin A1c (and it would give you extra characters). However, if you were to type the abbrev form, you would not get docked for it.
i think "inplane" is more common nm
Subject: i think "inplane" is more common nm
This is common where I have transcribed.
Subject: This is common where I have transcribed.
I have worked in the OR also, and local MAC is a common anesthesia term. Should be easy to check on by googling.
No and unfortunately very common in addicts. nm
Subject: No and unfortunately very common in addicts. nm
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Context is everything, and this is a very common
Subject: Context is everything, and this is a very common
phrase in that spot. I completely agree with Michelle. Make a normal for this guy; he probably says the same thing every time. Poor pronounciation is a clue.
Okay. It's very common - you will hear it
Subject: Okay. It's very common - you will hear it
a lot. I love my books because of the way you can look up the word you know (gait), and see your choices.
Well, glycerin would be most common, I'd think.
Subject: Well, glycerin would be most common, I'd think.
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That is a very common phrase used to
Subject: That is a very common phrase used to
describe Barrett's mucosa. You heard it right.
very common phrase is
Subject: very common phrase is
dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses were palpable or DP and PT pulses were palpable. Is that it?
Could be common word
Subject: Could be common word
Someone may or may not be able to help....you all surprise me a lot. This doctor is from India and I can't seem to make sense of this term or context with the sentence. If you can please help with any suggestions that make sense.
This may turn out to be a dermatofibroma. He has a flat lentigo-like lesion over the mid back with irregular borders without much induration. Another lesion of the lower back appears to be a mole with some induration to the lesion. Several similar lesions noted over the anterior chest and abdomen but s/l cardiac/cautioned (or thought) patient to have been stable.
maybe common duct exploration? nm
Subject: maybe common duct exploration? nm
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sure it's not thrush? common kid ailment
Subject: sure it's not thrush? common kid ailment
n/m
it's "villotubular" (but "tubulovillous" is more common) :) nm
Subject: it's "villotubular" (but "tubulovillous" is more common) :) nm
Bet I have! It's a common literary term. nm
Subject: Bet I have! It's a common literary term. nm
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common respiratory flora?.......nm
Subject: common respiratory flora?.......nm
Ŗ-0" is a very common suture size ... /sm
Subject: Ŗ-0" is a very common suture size ... /sm
Vicryl sutures are used for a lot of surgeries, and size is measured by "0" -- I used to have a surgeon always said "double-ott" sutures -- meaning "OO" or "2-0"
If they are using more than one strand of suture material, I have heard surgeons say "double stranded" before, but not "dual stranded.
Have a good day.
tar soaks - very common for psoriasis
Subject: tar soaks - very common for psoriasis
also hear "coal tar" Sted Derm rocks
Labile affect is common.
Subject: Labile affect is common.
The word labile doesn't record well, which is why I suggest it.
Here is a link with common bacteria etc. sm
Subject: Here is a link with common bacteria etc. sm
http://www.meditec.com/laboratory-processes-values.html
BOS says in pronoun or common usage..sm
Subject: BOS says in pronoun or common usage..sm
numbers get spelled out - "...previous x-rays versus the most recent one." "His symptoms went from one extreme to the other." The trend is toward using arabic numerals unless your client or QA insists on it. Ages, too, are always in number form. ...BOS II pages 278/279. ....nm
s/l common extensor meth??
Subject: s/l common extensor meth??
With palpation, she is focally tender over the area of the lateral epicondyle and into the common extensor s/l meth??.
Resistance to wrist extension and pronation seems to accentuate pain and discomfort focally over the common extensor s/l meth or math??. No focal deficits appreciated with neurovascular exam.
? common extensor wad (elbow)
Subject: ? common extensor wad (elbow)
most common: can you hear penicillin ???
Subject: most common: can you hear penicillin ???
McBurney is another common sign.
Subject: McBurney is another common sign.
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murmur "blowing out S1" is more common...nm
Subject: murmur "blowing out S1" is more common...nm
I would put "The" in there -- common sense they don't have.
Subject: I would put "The" in there -- common sense they don't have.
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common to hear NICU. nm
Subject: common to hear NICU. nm
Common sense says it goes with performance.
Subject: Common sense says it goes with performance.
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I think mixed Latin and English is becoming more common....see BOS pg 146. I am not sure if it is co
Subject: I think mixed Latin and English is becoming more common....see BOS pg 146. I am not sure if it is correct or now, but it does not seem to be discouraged.
I use it both ways and I have never had a response from QA on either.
I wonder if it's common bile duct stone? nm
Subject: I wonder if it's common bile duct stone? nm
nm
Balanitis is the most common chronic cause of phimosis. nm
Subject: Balanitis is the most common chronic cause of phimosis. nm
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common sense and 20 years experience :o)
Subject: common sense and 20 years experience :o)
No joke! I'm not sure if the percent issue is documented. I worked for many years in heme/onc and this is the way it is done.
Xeloda? Common combo in breast CA. nm
Subject: Xeloda? Common combo in breast CA. nm
I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common
Subject: I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common
and there are a lot more "hits" for paratesticular from reputable sites than peri. JMO FWIW
common phrase in English language, but
Subject: common phrase in English language, but
normally said as "a bit of AN impasse.
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