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No, but I assume it is related to

Posted By: dentures. NM on 2009-03-06
In Reply to: Can you hear *edentulous* in there anywhere? (nomsg) - jess gessin

Subject: No, but I assume it is related to

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you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*
Subject: you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*


you do know what they say about assume....sm
Subject: you do know what they say about assume....sm

When one assumes, they make an a@@ out of U and an a@@ out of me = spelling of assume...*lol*


NOT the OP here......just an observer.....


Have a great day!!! 


I assume they are saying something like
Subject: I assume they are saying something like

"normal facies" ??
Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
Subject: Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm

According to a very detailed message from my QA department with authoratative references cited, unless the first measure is stated specifically, you are making an assumption that _3_ is mm and cannot assign 3-4 mm. They explained I had to use 3 x 4-mm effusion. There are many units of measure and their point was to assume is not permissible as it could be an error.
I assume a test..
Subject: I assume a test..

Chart review shows a negative RAANA and normal uric acid.  I do not know if he is saying N or and.


Is it RAA NA or RAA and A or RAANA?


Thank you


Deborah


 


Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so
Subject: Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so

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would assume not normal
Subject: would assume not normal

not chronic for him, or something he doesn't normally show on his EKG. Sorry, probably has an accent, I assume.
I assume these are lab results ??
Subject: I assume these are lab results ??


I would assume "of" is what goes here.
Subject: I would assume "of" is what goes here.


you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically
Subject: you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically

5 to 6-mm nodule is the "most" correct. We all "know" the MD meant both values are mm but unless each value is specified, you cannot make that assumption.
...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm
Subject: ...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm

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Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?
Subject: Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?

Allergies include S/L: WUH-STEH-FIN and ciprofloxacin.


Any clues?


Thanks!!


I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it
Subject: I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it can be accessed and not buried)?


I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it
Subject: I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it

would be "ER" (extended release) ??
I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,
Subject: I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,

nm
labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you
Subject: labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you


I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it
Subject: I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it is made of olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide.


I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm
Subject: I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm

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Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient
Subject: Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient

You are probably right as it being Tessalon Perles, but I would have to flag it as such and send it with a blank since it is not a verbatim account.
I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each se
Subject: I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each separate, therefore, I would put it as 18, 6, 01. Just me though...


I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.
Subject: I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.d.


drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
Subject: drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm

nm
Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..
Subject: Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..."


Is it OB-GYN related? That would be ICON...
Subject: Is it OB-GYN related? That would be ICON...

it is a pregnancy test.
Is it ankle related?
Subject: Is it ankle related?

talar tilt test
Aneurysm related
Subject: Aneurysm related

Stumped on a word - here is the sentence.


We discussed again the options of observation versus full open repair versus remote Referral Center for off-label investigational branch vessels _____ versus thoracoabdominal aortic paving with branch vessel reconstruction. 


This is something like femcraft, themcraft.  I have tried to google this but cannot come up with anything.


AC-related therapy?
Subject: AC-related therapy?


This is probably specifically related to the
Subject: This is probably specifically related to the

x
see above, probably not related to extremities nm
Subject: see above, probably not related to extremities nm

x
Help -- hip replacement related.
Subject: Help -- hip replacement related.

The difference in the modulus of elasticity between the metal and the bone can definitely lead to some  s/l furching and mild discomfort.  It has to do with a recent hip replacement.  Any ideas?  


If cardiac related, is probably
Subject: If cardiac related, is probably

amiodarone. It's an antiarrhythmic.
oxygen related term
Subject: oxygen related term

she is oxygen dependent on 3 liters with a convention.  I have tried lots of words, condension, contention, etc. and nothing seems to relate. 


Thanks for the help!


would not list anything related to hypotension in there
Subject: would not list anything related to hypotension in there

Is the doctor perhaps trying a variation of no suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation as an abbreviation? (suicidal ideation/homicidal) That is what I hear mostly in that context.
Try looking up living-related ureterocystostomy
Subject: Try looking up living-related ureterocystostomy

I found a whole bunch of stuff under that...unfortunately nothing that looks or sounds like that "cliche" thingy there.  Might be a start though. 
related to lung exam - s/l ti-kip-ium
Subject: related to lung exam - s/l ti-kip-ium

She had crackles in the bases of her lungs bilaterally.  No ___ti-kip-ium___.
"mittelschmerz" but not related to bowel. sm
Subject: "mittelschmerz" but not related to bowel. sm

You might be missing a word or have heard an extra one? mittelschmerz is related to ovulation.
Don't think so. It is definitely related to headache. ANy other ideas? nm
Subject: Don't think so. It is definitely related to headache. ANy other ideas? nm


Is that related to the air quality changes? Am I right in what I am hearing?
Subject: Is that related to the air quality changes? Am I right in what I am hearing?


I think it's related to the phrase cam stroke. (sm)
Subject: I think it's related to the phrase cam stroke. (sm)


Noun: cam stroke
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- throw, stroke
Derived forms: cam strokes

Type of: motion, movement

Intussusception is related to the GI cavity, i.e.
Subject: Intussusception is related to the GI cavity, i.e.

x
vestibular related? - this one is killin me. lol - nm
Subject: vestibular related? - this one is killin me. lol - nm


*ICA* related lumbar radiculopathy
Subject: *ICA* related lumbar radiculopathy

Can't find what ICA stands for other than internal carotid artery.  TIA!!!


another one related to same thumb injury - says
Subject: another one related to same thumb injury - says

...2 interrupted sutures of 4-0 "P3" - never heard of that - pretty clear.


the diagnosis: Mardynia related to....
Subject: the diagnosis: Mardynia related to....

xx
syndrome related to abnormal TFTs.
Subject: syndrome related to abnormal TFTs.

I know, didn't make sense to me either, but it does exist.
if this is sports related injury may be no contact--sm
Subject: if this is sports related injury may be no contact--sm

as in no contact sports
If this is related to surgery, it could possibly represent (s/m)
Subject: If this is related to surgery, it could possibly represent (s/m)

American Society of Anesthesiologists' Patient Classification.

(Example: ASA:IV)
s/l chem BG, maybe related to diabetes? See msg for sentence
Subject: s/l chem BG, maybe related to diabetes? See msg for sentence

Vital Signs: Chem BG 251. Chem BG usually runs between 120 and 126.

I have googled and looked through all of my lab books. I think they are talking about finger stick glucose (bg=blood glucose). Anyone familiar with the term?
...heart-related findings? Usually elevated after
Subject: ...heart-related findings? Usually elevated after

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s/l SHEM, and is related to sexual function
Subject: s/l SHEM, and is related to sexual function

Patient has poor sexual function due to taking Cymbalta.  Dr. says:


His s/l SHEM is 14. 


s/l Tabony's study related to AC separations. TIA. nm
Subject: s/l Tabony's study related to AC separations. TIA. nm

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