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The patient was given 5 medications by the s/l CD to take. Current Dr maybe??

Posted By: AJ on 2008-09-14
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under current medications
Subject: under current medications

S/L:  HYDRO-CO-LOR-OX 25 mg


hydrochlorics ??


Current medications: s/l *en-do-said* 7.5/500 one b.i.d. p.r.n. tia/nm
Subject: Current medications: s/l *en-do-said* 7.5/500 one b.i.d. p.r.n. tia/nm


it includes in his current medications
Subject: it includes in his current medications

amlodipine, Budeprion, __(nephro-lite/-light)___, lorazepam, hydrocodone, alprazolam, and RenaGel.
The medication isn't for the bone infection, it is in his current medications list, but thanks.
Subject: The medication isn't for the bone infection, it is in his current medications list, but thanks.

Past medical history:  Arthritis, diabetes, gout, MI, heart murmur, hypertension, hyperlipidemia.


Current Medications:  Glucophage, _____, glyburide, gemfibrozil, ferrous sulfate, Zocor, allopurinol, aspirin, Adalat, Toprol XL, furosemide, Avandia, Prinivil.


Is there such a thing as s/l Preda insulin? <- under heading of current medications
Subject: Is there such a thing as s/l Preda insulin? <- under heading of current medications


Patient had lap cholecystectomy. Denies "diet-ation" at current time. ??
Subject: Patient had lap cholecystectomy. Denies "diet-ation" at current time. ??

No other details,  sounds like "diet -ation" ?


Any ideas?


Can you give us some info about the patient, i.e. past history, current complaint, etc?
Subject: Can you give us some info about the patient, i.e. past history, current complaint, etc?


Should have added patient's other medications
Subject: Should have added patient's other medications

She's on levothyroxine for her thyroid, Lipitor for her cholesterol, verapamil for her hypertension so I'm really confused here.

Thanks again! :-)
No, unfortunately it is just being dictated in the list of medications for the patient.
Subject: No, unfortunately it is just being dictated in the list of medications for the patient.


Cardiac patient's list of medications includes
Subject: Cardiac patient's list of medications includes

s/l Diameril.  Help?
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.
doctor lists ALL medications the patient is on (she has cancer) s/l ear-bar-ca-tin.
Subject: doctor lists ALL medications the patient is on (she has cancer) s/l ear-bar-ca-tin.

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med. help...dr lists like 18 medications for patient with no history given sm for 2 drugs pls.
Subject: med. help...dr lists like 18 medications for patient with no history given sm for 2 drugs pls.

A-mute-er-rone 200 mg daily


Carbetolol 27.5 mg twice a day.


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It is listed in the list of medications. Patient has diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. nm
Subject: It is listed in the list of medications. Patient has diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. nm


Medications: S/L ?ZOMED and oral iron (patient has iron deficiency anemia)
Subject: Medications: S/L ?ZOMED and oral iron (patient has iron deficiency anemia)

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T current and T max?
Subject: T current and T max?

Can someone tell me the correct way to transcribe "T current and T max"?  Thanks a bunch!
I was told by my QA T-current and T-max,
Subject: I was told by my QA T-current and T-max,

but someone else may have a different opinion. If the account I am doing is not verbatim then I transcribe current temperature and maximum temperature because I consider those terms to be slang. Again, others may have different opinions but I haven't had any complaints.
URBY current?
Subject: URBY current?

In a standard pull-type fashion, an 8-mm biliary sphincterotomy was performed using s/l Urbee/Erbee current, without any complications. 


current not an issue?
Subject: current not an issue?


That is my current guess.
Subject: That is my current guess.

About to turn it in blank.
States current medication..
Subject: States current medication..

she is being seen for left arm numbness.  Does that help any? Nothing in history.


 


The current trend seems to be to do away with hyphens when possible
Subject: The current trend seems to be to do away with hyphens when possible

That doesn't make it correct, but that's what I've been told to do on several accounts, including the last time I worked in-house.
current medication s/l mobaz nm tia
Subject: current medication s/l mobaz nm tia


thanks for the pick me up. I just had to quit my current job...sm
Subject: thanks for the pick me up. I just had to quit my current job...sm

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On my current account we cannot use slang and
Subject: On my current account we cannot use slang and

were told to use saturating.
I believe that current preference these days is
Subject: I believe that current preference these days is

followup, without the dash. Back in the old days it was follow-up or follow up. I would go with whatever the client wants, I have one that wants the dash, one that does not.
NM found it! direct current
Subject: NM found it! direct current

I guess I have gotten used to coming here I thought I'd ask instead of searching the internet first like i used to... sorry guys found it, thanks anyway :)
(direct-current) DC cardioversion
Subject: (direct-current) DC cardioversion


His current Rx includes (s/l Narnia) 700 mg q. day - nm
Subject: His current Rx includes (s/l Narnia) 700 mg q. day - nm


AAMT BOS current edition prefers x2 (pg 428). nm
Subject: AAMT BOS current edition prefers x2 (pg 428). nm

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hepatic? biliary? Does it seem like it pertains to current
Subject: hepatic? biliary? Does it seem like it pertains to current

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Subject: thanks for all help - they were diagonal 1 and direct current cardioversion


current correct cancer staging
Subject: current correct cancer staging

Have not done oncology for a couple years. 


Stage T1-C andenocarcinoma, Gleason 6  ???


Thanks!


Listed in current meds s/l PAIRosh? Any help?
Subject: Listed in current meds s/l PAIRosh? Any help?


Fourth Edition, gotta keep current! page A61 under CBC. nm
Subject: Fourth Edition, gotta keep current! page A61 under CBC. nm

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per Vera Pyle's Current Medical Terminology
Subject: per Vera Pyle's Current Medical Terminology

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Endometrial surgery s/l "bar" electrode and "Glen 1" current. TIA
Subject: Endometrial surgery s/l "bar" electrode and "Glen 1" current. TIA

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Nothing in the PMH/surgical history or current meds. to give you a clue? nm
Subject: Nothing in the PMH/surgical history or current meds. to give you a clue? nm

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no significant protuberance with current *s/l* NT tube at intermediate suction
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Subject: Found Versaport in Vera Pyle Current Medical Terminology. See inside

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Subject: Lap_Band system as per Vera Pyle Current Medical Terminology book.

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Subject: help please - medications

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2 medications
Subject: 2 medications

The first is for mild cognitive impairment, sounds like Ser-off-o-line This one is on the tip of my tongue, I jsut can't get it.


The second is for actinic keratosis with atoopinc dermatitis, sounds line Ak-trace .


 


Thanks all!


need help with medications
Subject: need help with medications

S/L Repodic acid 300 mg


S/L Co qid 60 mg


Medications
Subject: Medications

Is it q.a.c and h.s. OR q. a.c. and h.s. Not sure if there is a space between the q. a.c. or not.


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Medications
Subject: Medications

I am looking for a medication that sounds like "fornex".  Can anyone help?
medications
Subject: medications

The patient has abdominal pain, pancreatitis, and vertiginous symptoms.