Does not matter. All dosages are singular.
Posted By: aob on 2006-08-21
In Reply to: not an injection....was an aspiration...nm - casey
Subject: Does not matter. All dosages are singular.
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All dosages are singular. 10 cc was injected...
Subject: All dosages are singular. 10 cc was injected...
ok, me again. Periventricular white matter or paraventricular white matter changes?
Subject: ok, me again. Periventricular white matter or paraventricular white matter changes?
mEq (the only way I have ever seen it and have looked also everywhere on dosages)
Subject: mEq (the only way I have ever seen it and have looked also everywhere on dosages)
DOSAGES- how to type out?
Subject: DOSAGES- how to type out?
"He will also add vitamin D to his regimen at 2 to 4,000 units per day."
How should I type this? 2-4,000? 2,000-4,000? 2 to 4,000? I want it to be right.
Need help with how to write dosages (sm)
Subject: Need help with how to write dosages (sm)
Subject: By AAMT rules, need help with period with drug values. (sm) Is this right? 1 gm 0.1 mg 1 mg
I was taught that it was 1.0 mg but doc wants it to be just 1 mg and 1 gm. Help. Thanks.
drug dosages listed with no mg
Subject: drug dosages listed with no mg
Is it acceptable to type drug dosages with the number but not the unit of measure. For example Zocor 10 every night. I believe this may be confused with 10 pills instead of mg. What's acceptable on a verbatim account?
Folate dosages....high?
Subject: Folate dosages....high?
Resident says folate 100 mg via PEG and also folate 1 g via peg. That's a lot, isn't it?
Hematology - know your chemotherapy and dosages well, same anatomy. n/m
Subject: Hematology - know your chemotherapy and dosages well, same anatomy. n/m
Meds and dosages scare me, so when in doubt...
Subject: Meds and dosages scare me, so when in doubt...
I always blank/flag it. 
Trust us. Docs never give dosages with the word sm
Subject: Trust us. Docs never give dosages with the word sm
"chemotherapy." It makes no sense as there are hundreds of medications (where you would hear dosages) that comprise chemotherapy. Would you rather be corrected by people who are not paid to help you, or would you rather your QA catch a blunder like this? Up to you.
That can happen on meds for a.m. and p.m. dosages, but if you are concerned, is it possible to leave
Subject: That can happen on meds for a.m. and p.m. dosages, but if you are concerned, is it possible to leavea a QA note just for the facility?
I agree with Hayseed...meds and dosages scare me, too. However...sm
Subject: I agree with Hayseed...meds and dosages scare me, too. However...sm
You might find assurance in the fact that (according to QuickLook) Lortab is only available with 500 along with the 5, so the 500 might be understood. But, I would flag if you are unsure.
Medication dosages, QA marking wrong both ways!
Subject: Medication dosages, QA marking wrong both ways!
Good afternoon everyone. I'm in need of some second opinions please. When typing medication dosages, I have always transcribed them the same way for the last 12-1/2 years. For example, Lortab 5 mg q.4h. p.r.n. pain.
I have worked for the same company for a little over two years now and have never had QA say anything about this until last month, when I got a QA audit marking it off and changing it to Lortab 5 mg q. 4h. p.r.n. (with a space between the q. and the 4h.) I thought okay, maybe I've been transcribing it incorrectly all lthis time and a new QA person picked up on it. It happens, no big deal. 
So, I started transcribing it their way with the space, as in q. 4h. and didn't think anything more about it. Yesterday, I get another audit. This time, I get dinged for typing it the way they wanted it the last audit q. 4h. with the space with a note stating it should be q.4h. with no space (the way I had been typing it).
 Now, I know they have been messing with all of the MTs big time lately, making changes daily from everything to hours, pay, policies, and procedures for vacation, days off, etc. You name it, they've been doing it, and I really think they are trying to either find a reason to fire some of us or drive us to the point of insanity until we quit, but despite the games, I still want to make sure I'm doing my job correctly. If I've been doing something wrong, I would like to correct it ASAP, except now I have no idea which one is correct.
Sorry for the long, drawn out post, but I'm totally confused now and beyond frustrated. Now, I'm questioning myself on everything, and I have no idea which way is correct as far the space or no space with the medication dosages. Thank you for taking the time to read my question and rant. I would appreciate any and all opinions on how you all transcribe this! 
need help w/2 drugs, s/l thermadon and s/l knee-po-tir? They are just in a list no dosages or usage
Subject: need help w/2 drugs, s/l thermadon and s/l knee-po-tir? They are just in a list no dosages or usage
it does not matter
Subject: it does not matter
it helps me to help them (if they are indeed trying to get a job).
Why would age matter?
Subject: Why would age matter?
Both mean the same. No matter what
Subject: Both mean the same. No matter what
BOS says to do, you go with what the client/MTSO wants you to do. Best advise is to check with your supervisor.
Just like that - there are no "rules" no matter
Subject: Just like that - there are no "rules" no matter
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just because it doesn't matter to YOU
Subject: just because it doesn't matter to YOU
and google is NOT the authority on when to use which word. You can find errors all over the internet and I don't consider google a research tool unless it takes me to a manufacturer web site so I can find a copyrighted spelling.
A good dictionary and solid reference materials are needed. Additionally, the OP did not say the client wanted it one way or another so your bringing that into the equation makes you look as though you are trying to justify what you do, and I really do not care what you do. You are only trying to deflect the direction of the discussion to one in which you _win_ and you try to make me _lose_. The people here who lose are the ones who still don't know the CORRECT usage of the 2 words.
I stand my ground. The OP still does not know definitively how to use these 2 words based on this thread. And you can huff and puff and try to blow my house down but you still don't _win_.
Or even viscous matter? (nm)
Subject: Or even viscous matter? (nm)
(nm)
Either/or, matter of preference
Subject: Either/or, matter of preference
no matter what is in print -- sm
Subject: no matter what is in print -- sm
every company QA and/or account will set that rule.
You probably should ask them via email to get it in writing as it has been my experience this will vary from one QA gal to the next.
We use cc no matter what. Carbon is
Subject: We use cc no matter what. Carbon is
just an outdated term, cc now normally means courtesy copy.
s/l quiet matter?
Subject: s/l quiet matter?
There are moderately enlarged (Virchow-Robin) spaces within the hemisphere (quiet) matter
"white" matter ??
Subject: "white" matter ??
thank you (it WAS singular)
Subject: thank you (it WAS singular)
I wasn't sure if he was saying "uh chalazia" or "a chalazion" -- I put it as singular (based on what he said in the Plan). thank you all for your help
It's singular. BOS p 407 at the very top.
Subject: It's singular. BOS p 407 at the very top.
nm
singular...nm
Subject: singular...nm
nm
nope...don't want to either...again, just a matter of preference.nm
Subject: nope...don't want to either...again, just a matter of preference.nm
nm
don't know your subject matter but probably "biestrogen"...nm
Subject: don't know your subject matter but probably "biestrogen"...nm
nm
That's it. Thanks. It has been a really long day and week for that matter. Thanks again.
Subject: That's it. Thanks. It has been a really long day and week for that matter. Thanks again.
no matter what they dictate, they are wrong...nm
Subject: no matter what they dictate, they are wrong...nm
Ischemic white matter changes? nm
Subject: Ischemic white matter changes? nm
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Okay, now I guess it is a matter of preference.
Subject: Okay, now I guess it is a matter of preference.
Why does it matter if the last word was a number?
Subject: Why does it matter if the last word was a number?
You are starting over with a new sentence which should have nothing to do with the previous one. I've never heard of such.
white matter infarcts
Subject: white matter infarcts
What could possiblly represent old white matter infarcts concerning a Head CT?
what's the matter with you? Stop trying to be a psychologist..sm
Subject: what's the matter with you? Stop trying to be a psychologist..sm
Do you want to pick a fight with me? Don't get PERSONAL !
You have not contributed the least to the OP's question, so spare your imposing, empty posts!
I am a very happy person, contrary to you, why shouldn't I? You are the belligerent one.
i mean, if bilateral is before is it singular and sm
Subject: i mean, if bilateral is before is it singular and sm
how do you hand bilaterally. I am very confused on the singular and plural regarding these because doctors say it both ways.
For example, examination of the hip, knee, and ankle is normal bilaterally...singular.
So, is it always singular when you use these words? or an equivalent (left and right lower extremity or extremities, etc)
I have been doing this for 3 months but this seems to keep coming up and i am hearing it dictated both ways. Thanks ahead of time for any help :)
I'd keep it nitroglycerin, singular.
Subject: I'd keep it nitroglycerin, singular.
It's like saying asprins...you can say it, but it just "ain't" right
If it is singular, it is haustrum nm
Subject: If it is singular, it is haustrum nm
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when I googled, used as singular nm
Subject: when I googled, used as singular nm
singulat/singular
Subject: singulat/singular
I read this board often and rarely post except for help. I have noticed Patty always jumping in to help anyone including me.
Do people have so little to worry about they need correct typing errors and spout off angry repsonses?
Good for you Patty!!!
OK, feeling stupid, but s/l *cruskt* of the matter.
Subject: OK, feeling stupid, but s/l *cruskt* of the matter.
I have heard this phrase before but never really thought about how the word is spelled.
The *_____* of the matter with this patient is...
Thanks!
found vanishing white matter nm
Subject: found vanishing white matter nm
Help with singular/pleural wording please.. sm
Subject: Help with singular/pleural wording please.. sm
Which is correct? "There is a cerumen impaction bilaterally which is removed." OR "There are cerumen impactions bilaterally which are removed." TIA
really? I thought *nare* was singular?...n/m
Subject: really? I thought *nare* was singular?...n/m
well, singular not plural...fibrate..nm
Subject: well, singular not plural...fibrate..nm
Do I think of these phrases as pleural or singular? sm
Subject: Do I think of these phrases as pleural or singular? sm
For "small and large bowel" and for "lumbar and thoracic spine" do I think of it as pleural or singular? Would I type small and large bowel are or small and large bowel is? Lumbar and thoracic spine are or lumbar and thoracic spine is? It gets me every time!
Am I behind the times or is FOCI now singular sm
Subject: Am I behind the times or is FOCI now singular sm
as well as plural? I left a note on a report that I had changed "foci" to "focus" when he was clearly stating there was ONE focus of enhancement on an exam, and he just dictated one where he specifies "there is a foci - F - O - C - I - of echogenicity..." on an ultrasound.
So am I just old-fashioned, anal-retentive, or what?
bullae or singular bulla??
Subject: bullae or singular bulla??
nm
Because AP, lateral and oblique ?are singular
Subject: Because AP, lateral and oblique ?are singular
...
I'm probably confused, but using the explanation presented it seems like this should be: "Because AP, lateral and oblique is singular,..."
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