Maybeit will help to remember that sometimes we read more into things than we should....
Posted By: nm on 2006-10-03
In Reply to: PLS HELP throat exam, s/l foucal?, THANX - daisy
Subject: Maybeit will help to remember that sometimes we read more into things than we should....
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overread vs over-read vs over read
Subject: overread vs over-read vs over read
OneLook has a disclaimer for the definition of the word overread that says: This definition is from the 1913 Webster's Dictionary and may be outdated. Some of the links listed on OneLook give the definition, some say the word does not exist, another gives the definition and then says (not used). There are references online for over-read, overread, and over read. I think over-read with a hyphen is a nice compromise. It's situations like this that make me dazed and confused!
Can't do that, as these things are sm
Subject: Can't do that, as these things are sm
not in my old books but this MedCompare site has trademarked links etc.
http://www.medcompare.com/news.asp?newsid=121708
things it might be
Subject: things it might be
PROCEDURE: Medial branch block of the L4-5 and L5-S1 facets on the right under fluoroscopic guidance. Might just be saying that is the scheduled procedure.
(ob-suse) might have started saying operating suite?
And probably should be prone position.
Could be two things, sm.
Subject: Could be two things, sm.
If the doc is excising the area, they will say "wide local excision" or "wide excision" for short. If talking about a scar, sometimes the scar becomes wider with time so it would be "widened incision."
I think they are two different things
Subject: I think they are two different things
MU would be milliunits which is, I believe, one thousandth of a unit. This is millions of units. I think??
Things to try:
Subject: Things to try:
googling "unison antibiotic" or "unison medication," or
doing a search in Stedman's for "un*s*n"
or using WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx
-- when I put the letters "un" into the search box, the 3rd item is "Unasyn IV.
I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
Subject: I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
say the patient was brought by air-vac to XXX or something to that effect.
Might be several things. sm
Subject: Might be several things. sm
"but as per patient these were thought to be stable? or benign?
"but according to the patient =======
It can mean other things too...sm
Subject: It can mean other things too...sm
Here is a link to check out:
http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/ca_hemodyna_car.htm
There are many reasons why hemodynamics are affected. It is not just limited to blood pressure, but that is one of the top answers and a very good answer. 
2 things...
Subject: 2 things...
is there a such thing as "S and wave changes"
also, s/l "pre-lectrical-thiket function is normal". These are from a stress test which is stressing me out!
thank you - another one of those things that's
Subject: thank you - another one of those things that's
difficult to verify on the web, ya know!
Way to remember this:
Subject: Way to remember this:
melenic is adjective of noun melena (blood in stool)
melanotic is adjective of noun melanoma (skin cancer)
It's as easy as that. Dictators rarely dictate it correctly.
this is how I remember it sm
Subject: this is how I remember it sm
use callus when it's connected to another word i.e. "callus formation". Use callous when it's alone i.e. "the foot has a callous". Hope this helps.
The way I remember them is....
Subject: The way I remember them is....
If you "abduct" somebody, you take them away. So "abduction" is movement of a limb AWAY from the center of the body. "Adduction" is movement TOWARD the center of the body.
thanks....so much to remember now and I seem to keep
Subject: thanks....so much to remember now and I seem to keep
having these brain poofs! Thanks again.
Remember that in each
Subject: Remember that in each
forearm and each lower leg, there are 2 bones supporting us. It is possible to break one or both bones in the forearm (or the lower leg). So instead of naming both bones, they say both-bone forearm (or lower leg) fracture.
Unfortunately can't remember...
Subject: Unfortunately can't remember...
unfortunately can't remember that... it's just something I never heard back from QA on but would love to know in case it comes up again. Why PCOS?
I can't remember...sm
Subject: I can't remember...sm
I can't remember how long it took me to be able to type at a 1:2 ratio since I have been doing this for about 15 years. However, I do know that it took me longer than 3 to 4 months, especially since I was looking everything up in reference books to double check my spelling as I didn't go to school for medical transcription. Maybe someone else has a better idea. I DO remember being frustrated that it was taking me so long to finish a tape (back when I did tapes, LOL!).
Thanks again for your help. I will remember that one. nm
Subject: Thanks again for your help. I will remember that one. nm
Yes -- I remember now. Thanks!
Subject: Yes -- I remember now. Thanks!
Remember, it is an ESL, could really
Subject: Remember, it is an ESL, could really
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I know this but cannot remember ..sm
Subject: I know this but cannot remember ..sm
s/l Beret maneuver, or Baray.
Sorry, but things have changed...
Subject: Sorry, but things have changed...
Just as people and the world have evolved, so has English. 'Were' would now be considered correct.
I do realize it's not the grammar rule we were taught back in our school days.
bye.
Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
Subject: Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
I used a small, tiny, little Q-tip .... and he doesn't want me to change it. Bizarre!!!
Could be many things...need more info
Subject: Could be many things...need more info
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yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
Subject: yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
here's a link that explains
http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/tidbits.php?index=10
things are changing sm
Subject: things are changing sm
for whose benefit? So the AAMT can profit from more book sales. 15 year MT here--never have and never will buy into AAMT.
Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
Subject: Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
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I use OneLook for looking things up.
Subject: I use OneLook for looking things up.
chorioamnionitis (cho·rio·am·ni·o·ni·tis) (kor”e-o-am”ne-o-ni´tis) inflammation of the chorion and amnion.
Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what
Subject: Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what
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ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
Subject: ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
a couple of things......SM
Subject: a couple of things......SM
Jehovah's Witness
myoclonic gammopathy? not myoclinic
possibly *gammopathy*
*h* in Jehovah's Witness
There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Subject: There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Drug Name Therapeutic Category
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Infections & Infestations > Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Infections & Infestations > Viral infections, Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers.
We use 'd on lots of things they say.
Subject: We use 'd on lots of things they say.
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Chest x-ray, 2 things
Subject: Chest x-ray, 2 things
I am hearing what sounds like "tracheous midline", and the next sentence says sounds like "cardiacs are wet". Can't find any of these. Any clues?
Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Subject: Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Mental status: Alert and oriented x 3; speech, naming, and recall intact ... Sensation: pinprick and vibration intact throughout.
Sensory examination is intact to vibration, position, light touch, pinprick, and temperature.
I found two different things
Subject: I found two different things
it could be.
1. TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes). It's a diet, found it at this website: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4764
2. The thing I found said TLC stood for total lung capacity.
Allergies among other things
Subject: Allergies among other things
When I started in transcription there was a saying my boss would always quote and that was WHEN IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT. It's better to put a blank and have QA figure it out or even have the doctor fix it instead of putting the wrong information.
you're very welcome and remember this..sm
Subject: you're very welcome and remember this..sm
the only dumb or stupid question is the one that isn't asked.....
Like I said below, I remember how terrifying this is sm
Subject: Like I said below, I remember how terrifying this is sm
when new at it. You new MTs are at a disadvantage for not having someone physically standing over your shoulders mentoring you. We did back in the old days, even if we had to grab a doc for help. Help was always there.
Help is now HERE! Any newbie requesting my help is going to get the best advice I can give. If MT Stars doesn't like this help I'm offering, I'm sure they will let me know, and maybe I can start a blog or something somewhere else.
"Trauma hospital?" Where'd that come from, anyway? Sigh.
I think if I remember correctly it's....nm
Subject: I think if I remember correctly it's....nm
Not really hard to remember when you think...
Subject: Not really hard to remember when you think...
ACE inhibitor stands for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
and
Ace is the name of a bandage.
An easy way to remember...
Subject: An easy way to remember...
If you can put an "a" in front of it, it is one word.
She a vascular followup.
She is here for followup.
2-words
She will follow up in one week.
She can follow up with me tomorrow.
I cannot remember the name, my friend has this....
Subject: I cannot remember the name, my friend has this....
I've been wracking my brain all morning since you asked this - my friend, not accessible at the moment, has this type of cancer...it is something I had never heard of before which is WHY I cannot currently remember.....sounds like cerrocellular or something like that - it's a definite C she told me and not serocellular.....but I'm not spelling it right. So sorry, wish I could have helped.
I'm going to see her later - will get back on this...but it's too late for your MT work, I am sure :(
Cannot remember this drug but
Subject: Cannot remember this drug but
it is a drug used for a person to regain their appetite, used in people with wasting syndrome as in AIDS and also cancer patients. It starts with an M... the reason why I am trying to find out is a friend's husband has esophageal cancer, lost a lot of weight and if and when he can resume any kind of appetite, would like to have her ask his physician about this. I have had 2 people ask their physician for this in the past, my stepmom for 1 who was unable to eat. Thanks if anyone able to help me on this.
I vaguely remember..
Subject: I vaguely remember..
Something like Cluster II traits and personality disorder, but it seemed like only a couple docs worded it that way. The most common way was B. It's been forever since I did psych though.
What is a good way to remember
Subject: What is a good way to remember
between affect and effect?
I'll remember that, thanks.
Subject: I'll remember that, thanks.
nm
No. I have heard it before just cannot remember.
Subject: No. I have heard it before just cannot remember.
I think it is spelled something like choache but can't remember. Aaarrrggghh. thanks though.
Just try to remember it is actually an acronym
Subject: Just try to remember it is actually an acronym
ACE - angiotensin converting enzyme.
Ugh, I remember those days!
Subject: Ugh, I remember those days!
Tip of the day, invest in Tessier's Surgical Word book, it will save your life!
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