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That is it! He mentioned rheumatic fever earlier...thank you.

Posted By: help on 2006-08-15
In Reply to: post-strep reactive arthritis - kj

Subject: That is it! He mentioned rheumatic fever earlier...thank you.

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OMG that's it b/c he mentioned it earlier with the same patient...
Subject: OMG that's it b/c he mentioned it earlier with the same patient...

It just didn't sound like Aricept the second time around, but I'm sure that is correct. Thanks to all who replied...:)
rheumatic disease - nm
Subject: rheumatic disease - nm


Hmmm.would rheumatic fit here?
Subject: Hmmm.would rheumatic fit here?


I thought the same thing earlier when I was--sm
Subject: I thought the same thing earlier when I was--sm

on the board, but did not want to say anything. They seem to have gotten their answers, as well. Hope WE passed their test for them!
He used Ciprodex earlier - said she was on it before and will be switched to it...nm
Subject: He used Ciprodex earlier - said she was on it before and will be switched to it...nm

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As was posted earlier, distention is
Subject: As was posted earlier, distention is

correct for medical purposes.

Some posts got moved around and their responses were misplaced.
I thought that might be it earlier, but she's definitely saying an S of Z sound. - NM
Subject: I thought that might be it earlier, but she's definitely saying an S of Z sound. - NM

NM
Is this the same patient's dictation from earlier this morning?
Subject: Is this the same patient's dictation from earlier this morning?


oops. I said Stenson earlier.should be Shenton...sm
Subject: oops. I said Stenson earlier.should be Shenton...sm

I meant Shenton. Measuring Shenton lines for scoliosis. sorry.
More info, the pt did fall down the steps earlier in the day. nm
Subject: More info, the pt did fall down the steps earlier in the day. nm


he did eyes earlier - got excited for a minute
Subject: he did eyes earlier - got excited for a minute

Thanks, though.
Thank you so very much for your quick response earlier today (s/m)
Subject: Thank you so very much for your quick response earlier today (s/m)

Due to severe weather conditions had to go off line quickly before I could send a "thank you."
I answered thie earlier, but when moved
Subject: I answered thie earlier, but when moved

the answer was lost. The "q" by itself is a dangerous abbrevision. Refer it to your supervisor as apparently the QA person does know this and, if nothing else, for clarification if they want you to use it.
I expressed that same thing to her in an email earlier this week.
Subject: I expressed that same thing to her in an email earlier this week.


Thank you! That makes sense, She says earlier that the patient got IV fluids.
Subject: Thank you! That makes sense, She says earlier that the patient got IV fluids.


Thanks, I found an earlier post also . I guess I should check the archives first.
Subject: Thanks, I found an earlier post also . I guess I should check the archives first.


Labs - patient with abdominal pain. When seen earlier in the week - sm
Subject: Labs - patient with abdominal pain. When seen earlier in the week - sm

We obtained s/l acetive toxin and stool culture, which is still pending.
No, used it for fever blisters! Ugh. sm
Subject: No, used it for fever blisters! Ugh. sm

We also used it for acne etc. I see it now comes in a gel. That and Mexasana powder were what we used for sores, rashes etc.
valley fever
Subject: valley fever

lower case unless it is a specific valley, i.e. Rift Valley fever

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic539.htm

stedman's dictionary has lower case
If the patient is doing better, (i.e. fever has gone away) yep it is right.
Subject: If the patient is doing better, (i.e. fever has gone away) yep it is right.


fever and chills?
Subject: fever and chills?


? Valley fever ?
Subject: ? Valley fever ?

and, ps, it's hepatitis....
What is Valley Fever??
Subject: What is Valley Fever??


He says earlier the patient has prostate cancer metastatic to the bone, so I'm thinking it's p
Subject: He says earlier the patient has prostate cancer metastatic to the bone, so I'm thinking it's prob. "has had known"


"lace" fever lymphadenopathy
Subject: "lace" fever lymphadenopathy

Could it be Lassa fever
lymphadenopathy? Just curious...

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fever, sore throat
Subject: fever, sore throat

over the counter Robitussin-DM, PR and cough s/l(sinusitis)
if talking about fever - its "defervesced." /nm
Subject: if talking about fever - its "defervesced." /nm


Vally Fever...is this correct?
Subject: Vally Fever...is this correct?

thanks
fever=infection...so yes, because it's an antibiotic...nm
Subject: fever=infection...so yes, because it's an antibiotic...nm


S/L doctor is saying (lace) fever lymphadenopathy
Subject: S/L doctor is saying (lace) fever lymphadenopathy

Thanks for your help!
Type of fever???? s/l palie or halee
Subject: Type of fever???? s/l palie or halee

states hepatitus, hypothyroidism, small-bowel obstruction, ???palie??? fever, myocardial infarction as past medical history


return to ER if any fever, chills, or (s/l synthen) - nm
Subject: return to ER if any fever, chills, or (s/l synthen) - nm


agree with 250 mg/5 mL, but hyperpyrexia? (high fever), nm
Subject: agree with 250 mg/5 mL, but hyperpyrexia? (high fever), nm


nonproductive cough, s/l no "appearalance", no fever
Subject: nonproductive cough, s/l no "appearalance", no fever


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Subject: sl monkey mono spotted fever

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Pt has strep throat and has developed fever blisters. sm
Subject: Pt has strep throat and has developed fever blisters. sm

Has been applying s/l tarmex and Vaseline. Thanks!
Lassa fever? Pt live/travel west Africa. sm
Subject: Lassa fever? Pt live/travel west Africa. sm

Maybe is is - trace fever -- as always having low-grade fever maybe
sweating, wheezing, hemoptysis, fever, chills, or headaches??? nm
Subject: sweating, wheezing, hemoptysis, fever, chills, or headaches??? nm

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Diagnosis: Left ankle pain, possible s/l fever's disease. Thanks nm
Subject: Diagnosis: Left ankle pain, possible s/l fever's disease. Thanks nm


I do not get any clear malaria-like s/l corsion or torsion fever pattern. Help! TIA
Subject: I do not get any clear malaria-like s/l corsion or torsion fever pattern. Help! TIA

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oh you mean mentioned BELOW...LOL...nm
Subject: oh you mean mentioned BELOW...LOL...nm

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No, that was already mentioned. Thank you!
Subject: No, that was already mentioned. Thank you!

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He denies any nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and no recent s/l interim.
Subject: He denies any nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and no recent s/l interim.

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"a for to mentioned" how to type
Subject: "a for to mentioned" how to type

I have heard this expression  but never seen it written out.  The patient was taken to the OR for the afore to mentioned operation.  TIA
I mentioned that because when I started out, sm
Subject: I mentioned that because when I started out, sm

we MTs had very few references, certainly no Google. We would beg doctors to give us their old PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) and would find lots of our S/L there. We oldsters were definitely word detectives in our day.
No, just as mentioned above is what I hear
Subject: No, just as mentioned above is what I hear


OMG Thanks so much! It's mentioned a ton of times.
Subject: OMG Thanks so much! It's mentioned a ton of times.

nm
No, unless a brand name is mentioned. nm
Subject: No, unless a brand name is mentioned. nm

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If hospital mentioned yes, otherwise no. nm
Subject: If hospital mentioned yes, otherwise no. nm

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A pacemaker is not mentioned so I'm not sure
Subject: A pacemaker is not mentioned so I'm not sure


Any other conditions mentioned?
Subject: Any other conditions mentioned?

It can also be used for bipolar and migraines.  I hope this helps!!