and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Posted By: q. h.s. on 2005-12-02
In Reply to: I would type q. hour of sleep or at bedtime, q.h.s. is on the dangerous abbrevation list. - Theresa
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength. *S*
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reason I said that.....sm
Subject: reason I said that.....sm
In Spanish, there is no *v* - and Spanish-speaking folks could possibly say affansed for advanced....though I could be wrong.
in Havana, Cuba the license plates actually say HABANA
Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
Subject: Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
I do hem/onc all day long and the docs do that a lot (give the generic names)...so I have had to learn a few generic/brand names...Sigh. Just call me Dr. Sassee. LOL
You have a good day too :)
The only reason...
Subject: The only reason...
I would be hesitant to number them is because of the coding issue. If I'm not mistaken, each diagnosis is coded for insurance rasons, proper billing, etc.
No reason to answer like that.
Subject: No reason to answer like that.
A little rude don't ya think?
Yes, I have drug books, in fact, just got new pharmceutical book from Saunders, 2007. I just could not find it. Sorry I did not look hard enough.
We come onto this board for HELP not to get yelled at or made a fool of. Thanks for nothing.
the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
Subject: the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
usually he says laboratory data and he did not on this report. He talked about the ECG then just said INR 3.0. The doctor says type as dictated, so I did not feel it went under ECG thats why I wanted to make sure about the lab, not unless it would appropriately fit under ECG?? Thanks
For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Subject: For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
Subject: Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
gram-negative is with a lowercase "g"
Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
Subject: Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
...there are Kastenbauers in my family tree. :-) So, your s/l rang a bell.
how do you write Z-pac? also is qid a dangerous
Subject: how do you write Z-pac? also is qid a dangerous
abbreviation?
This is a dangerous abbreviation and should be
Subject: This is a dangerous abbreviation and should be
changed to "at bedtime" but if it is an office note or you don't have to worry about that, it does not need the space after the q. -- q.h.s.
used to be IU/mL but JCAHO says dangerous
Subject: used to be IU/mL but JCAHO says dangerous
international units per mL
Dangerous abbv?
Subject: Dangerous abbv?
I believe the list of dangerous abbreviations says not to use "&" symbol, but to use "and." D&C should be D and C; O&P should be O and P, etc. Not sure if I'm remembering this correctly.
Does anyone know if this sounds correct? Thanks.
It's not a dangerous abbreviation (sm)
Subject: It's not a dangerous abbreviation (sm)
but some platforms do not support symbols like the "&" sign and so you might not be able to type it. On my employer's platform I can't type it or it will cause an error when the report is being sent.
Per BOS - it is "nightly." Look in dangerous
Subject: Per BOS - it is "nightly." Look in dangerous
x
dangerous abbreviations
Subject: dangerous abbreviations
Now please do not flame me for asking, but I am getting confused about some of these. The one for today is hs. Is it used at all? If so, is it hs or h.s.? I thought it was not used, but substitute "bedtime", but I do not find it in BOS and on page 463 of BOS 2 it lists "BT" as to not use but substitute "hs." Can anyone give me a definitive reply with citation of source? Thanks.
q is considered a dangerous
Subject: q is considered a dangerous
abbreviation when standing alone. Unless client wants you to use it, replace with "every."
links not working for some reason. Just SM
Subject: links not working for some reason. Just SM
passthru
Found Potts ligature in Sted's Equip. sm
Tue Jan 20 09:08:52 2004
from Sted's online--
ligature (lig-choor)
A thread, wire, fillet, or the like, tied tightly around a blood vessel, the pedicle of a tumor, or other structure to constrict it.
In orthodontics, a wire or other material used to secure an orthodontic attachment or tooth to an archwire.
[L. ligatura, a band or tie, fr. ligo, to tie]
For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
Subject: For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
cheloid and keloid?? I know it's scarring but does the spelling matter? THanks.
Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
Subject: Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
only saw one or two and so wasn't sure.
FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Subject: FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Thanks Flybye! Your posts are simply some of the best on these boards consistently!! And you confirmed that I am NOT wrong (nor are most of the other posters) so thank you!! 
agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
Subject: agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
crashing. On the other hand, BOS says non is a word that in most cases does not need a hypen, so it does vary in many instances. Non can be combined with the word being used. Noncommental is an example, but there is no hyphenated statement following it.
GI consult, reason for consultation
Subject: GI consult, reason for consultation
All I know so far is that the patient is being seen in GI consultation and she is combative and age 90+.
REASON FOR CONSULTATION sounds like:
"Aerfo biddy bosdus stil."
I'm thinking
Here for _____ stool.
but still clueless. He is ESL, probably Indian.
A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
Subject: A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
.
The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if
Subject: The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if a serious question arises I stick in a QA mark with the appropriate question.
Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
Subject: Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
is because he is not saying 4.5. just four five. Why can't he say the point??? he said it before. YIKES. Is that so hard. LOL Thanks again for your help.
I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Subject: I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Were you asking if doc may be saying fluticason? If so, he's definitely not saying that.
Entire sentence:
He would very much like to stay off insulin if at all possible. If this is not keeping him under control, may add a s/l glitisone/glutisone type drug.
Thanks for your help.
Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
Subject: Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
should be typed with a capital 'F' if it is not at the beginning of a sentence? I am QA'ing and keep seeing this from a particular MT. Just want to make sure.
Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
Subject: Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
nm
Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
Subject: Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
question about dangerous abbr.
Subject: question about dangerous abbr.
I know that IU (international units) is considered a dangerous abbreviation. the doctor gives TSH value as UIU so what does that little backwards u stand for and how is it properly expanded??
thanks for helping out this old dummy
cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Subject: cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Table 1. Dangerous abbreviations and dosage designations |
|---|
Problem
Term |
Intended
Meaning |
Reason for
Problem(s) |
Suggested
Remedy |
AU |
both ears |
Read as OU (both eyes) or not understood |
Use "both ears" |
cc for expressing liquid measurements |
cc (same as mL) |
Read as u (unit) |
Use "mL" when expressing liquid measurements (drugs, urine, blood, etc.) |
D/C |
discharge |
Interpreted as discontinue medications resulting in premature discontinuance of current medication |
Use "discharge" |
IN |
intranasal |
Read as IV or IM or heard as IM |
Write "intranasal" "nasally" or use "NAS" if limited by computer space allotted |
VERY dangerous to guess drugs with sm
Subject: VERY dangerous to guess drugs with sm
someone else's s/l and no text!
But cc is on the dangerous abbreviations list
Subject: But cc is on the dangerous abbreviations list
Most places want you to change to mL (or sometimes even milliliters).
Wrong, b.i.d. is NOT on the dangerous list. q.d. is, though.
Subject: Wrong, b.i.d. is NOT on the dangerous list. q.d. is, though.
x
yes - they use dangerous abbreviation list
Subject: yes - they use dangerous abbreviation list
dangerous abbreviation-should be discontinue
Subject: dangerous abbreviation-should be discontinue
DC can be discontinue or discharge; hence, JCAHO considers it a dangerous abbreviation. If you have a verbatim account use d/c his stitches.........
This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
Subject: This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
otherwise stated by the client, use at bedtime or at hour of sleep.
Nothing about that on dangerous abbrvns list, so keep it
Subject: Nothing about that on dangerous abbrvns list, so keep it
s
With the dots as in b.i.d. but q.d. is now on Dangerous Abbreviations
Subject: With the dots as in b.i.d. but q.d. is now on Dangerous Abbreviations
s
Can someone help with dangerous abbv question?
Subject: Can someone help with dangerous abbv question?
Patient takes Humulin insulin 70/30. The list says to use per in place of a slash, but it doesn't seem to fit in this case.
FYI - per BOS2, cc is a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: FYI - per BOS2, cc is a dangerous abbreviation
x
Duh! Thanks! I should have known that as I have a list of dangerous abbv. nm
Subject: Duh! Thanks! I should have known that as I have a list of dangerous abbv. nm
DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS2 and should NOT be used. You use it in the context, not hard to determine if it means discontinue/d or discharge/d.
subq is a dangerous abbreviation and
Subject: subq is a dangerous abbreviation and
is not to be used at all. I use subcutaneous or subcutaneously, whichever one fits.
yes. But may be on list of dangerous abbrevs. sm
Subject: yes. But may be on list of dangerous abbrevs. sm
I used this abbrev a lot but did not do BOS.
cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS, however, if the facility/MTSO, etc. wishes to use cc they trump BOS.
This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
Subject: This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
x
doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Subject: doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
Subject: Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
Subject: As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
**chloroform** agents. Does this make sense???
oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
Subject: oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
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