I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it
Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-04
In Reply to: drug help - confused newbie
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.
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In the Sanders Pharmaceutical Drug Book 2008 it shows Benicar HCT, no slash
Subject: In the Sanders Pharmaceutical Drug Book 2008 it shows Benicar HCT, no slash
HCT is hydrochlorothiazide and when together, Benicar HCT means hydrocholorthiazide. It should not have to be spelled out and cannot be mistaken for hydrocortisone because there is no such thing as Benicar hydrocortisone. I would leave as is as your QA and others have stated. Hopefully this clears it up.
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!!
drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
Subject: drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
nm
Benicar or Benicar HCT nm
Subject: Benicar or Benicar HCT nm
could it be Benicar?
Subject: could it be Benicar?
Benicar
Subject: Benicar
That's a thought. I will listen to it again. Thanks. I found Medicone but it sounds like an "r" at the end of the word. Thanks again!
? He says Benicar/HCT no Z on the end
Subject: ? He says Benicar/HCT no Z on the end
???
Benicar HCT
Subject: Benicar HCT
Type as Benicar HCT...it is a brand name drug and there is no such thing as Benicar hydrocortisone. This is where your medical sense and drug references come in handy.
FYI-just regular Benicar contains only olmesartan so the HCT signifies the addition of hydrochlorothiazide, hence the brand name Benicar HCT.
Benicar
Subject: Benicar
Benicar HCT is what my Saunders Pharmaceutical book states, like you know by now. There is regular Benicar (which I am on) and then there is Benicar HCT, which includes hydrochlorothiazide in it for hypertension also.
Benicar.
Subject: Benicar.
thanks it was Benicar
Subject: thanks it was Benicar
i forgot all about that one :)
Benicar ATT?
Subject: Benicar ATT?
Reinitiate Benicar _____ and Cardizem as directed.
Patient with hypertension and hyperlipidemia who hasn't been taking her meds.
Thanks.
Benicar HCT
Subject: Benicar HCT
Benicar HCT (hydrochlorothiazide)
then maybe a slash should go in there
Subject: then maybe a slash should go in there
Looking at various hits on Google, it looks like the acid and the mofetil are 2 different things, so maybe a slash should go in there and it should be transcribed: mycophenolic acid/mofetil field? Would you all agree?
I use the one with the slash sm
Subject: I use the one with the slash sm
because that is how they have it listed in the EXAM portion of the radiology reports that I type. If they had it like tib-fib I would type it that way more than likely.  I like to keep it the same throughout.
maybe it should be a slash not at the
Subject: maybe it should be a slash not at the
Possibly Benicar? nm
Subject: Possibly Benicar? nm
closest would be benicar...nm
Subject: closest would be benicar...nm
nm
It is Benicar/hydrochlorothiazide
Subject: It is Benicar/hydrochlorothiazide
there's Benicar 20 mg for hypertension (nm)
Subject: there's Benicar 20 mg for hypertension (nm)
I use the slash mark too
Subject: I use the slash mark too
hyphen or slash?
Subject: hyphen or slash?
Thanks for your response. Woud I place a hyphen or slash between the numbers?
I've seen it with and without the slash - I would use
Subject: I've seen it with and without the slash - I would use
the slash
the more I think about it, I agree - no slash
Subject: the more I think about it, I agree - no slash
First thought is Benicar but not your S/L. More info? nm
Subject: First thought is Benicar but not your S/L. More info? nm
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" ??
does he actually say the slash between anterior/posterior
Subject: does he actually say the slash between anterior/posterior
nm
I use the slash mark without a problem.
Subject: I use the slash mark without a problem.
thta's not a hyphen, that's a slash..nm
Subject: thta's not a hyphen, that's a slash..nm
nm
It is Benicar HCT, easily found by googling.
Subject: It is Benicar HCT, easily found by googling.
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
s
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.
No, but I assume it is related to
Subject: No, but I assume it is related to
nm
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.
Looks fine. I might substitute "and" for the slash. NT
Subject: Looks fine. I might substitute "and" for the slash. NT
s
I'd give him 3 and 2 since that's what he said, and put a slash between Kenalog/Xylocaine. nm
Subject: I'd give him 3 and 2 since that's what he said, and put a slash between Kenalog/Xylocaine. nm
s
Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, not an ACE inhibitor.
Subject: Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, not an ACE inhibitor.
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
s
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) ??
My opinion: The actual name of the medication is Humulin 70/30 so the slash would be appropriate
Subject: My opinion: The actual name of the medication is Humulin 70/30 so the slash would be appropriate
when the doc does this, I usuall separate with a forward slash if there are no other diagnoses...nm
Subject: when the doc does this, I usuall separate with a forward slash if there are no other diagnoses...nm
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I know it is a slash. I have seen people who hyphenate that sort of phrase etc. nm
Subject: I know it is a slash. I have seen people who hyphenate that sort of phrase etc. nm
how would you transcribe upper 2/3 lower 1/3 junction (use slash or hyphen?)
Subject: how would you transcribe upper 2/3 lower 1/3 junction (use slash or hyphen?)
It is volumes percent (but with no slash mark) and wbc of 8300 without the comma.
Subject: It is volumes percent (but with no slash mark) and wbc of 8300 without the comma.
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