Only capitalize proper form of organism if
Posted By: also passing through on 2006-01-22
In Reply to: with a cap on the P, Propionibacterium...lab words book. nm - passing thru
Subject: Only capitalize proper form of organism if
species follows per BOS.
Example: Staphylococcus aureus
but not staphylococcus by itself
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I think the proper form would be oculogyric crisis.
Subject: I think the proper form would be oculogyric crisis.
Per AAMT BOS2 do not capitalize if it is generic, do capitalize if it is associated with a facility
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2 do not capitalize if it is generic, do capitalize if it is associated with a facility name, i.e. emergency room or General Hospital Emergency Room.
s/l stink-in organism
Subject: s/l stink-in organism
Pt. suffered hand injuries then a liver abscess due to Strep. intermedius. Dr. says it is probable that a "s/l stink-in" organism would enter the body through a skin injury and end up causing significant debilitation, as we saw during his hospitalization, etc. Thank you!!
Are you looking for an organism like Klebsiella? nm
Subject: Are you looking for an organism like Klebsiella? nm
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I think you're okay with the VP disease. Think your organism is
Subject: I think you're okay with the VP disease. Think your organism is
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stands for Campylobacter-like organism
Subject: stands for Campylobacter-like organism
Does the lab work show up later that would ID this organism?nm
Subject: Does the lab work show up later that would ID this organism?nm
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opps that would organism not syndrome
Subject: opps that would organism not syndrome
A search shows it's very rare to get this organism. Wouldn't use it
Subject: A search shows it's very rare to get this organism. Wouldn't use it
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In this instance, Sted's Lab & Path words said this organism is capitalized. nm
Subject: In this instance, Sted's Lab & Path words said this organism is capitalized. nm
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Correct. Just means the organism is sensitive to all antibiotics tested. (nm)
Subject: Correct. Just means the organism is sensitive to all antibiotics tested. (nm)
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no its definitely a proper name
Subject: no its definitely a proper name
nm
And of course some just don't know what is proper....nm
Subject: And of course some just don't know what is proper....nm
I always type proper English unless strict verbatim.
proper way
Subject: proper way
What is the proper way to type "spit Vicryl" sutures? Is it like this or another way. TIA!
There is probably a proper way, but...
Subject: There is probably a proper way, but...
I would type it as dull aching sensation.
an appropriate? a proper?
Subject: an appropriate? a proper?
proper use of your
Subject: proper use of your
I'm a new MT. Which is correct "I appreciate you're allowing me to see your patient." or "I appreciate your allowing me to see your patient." I think it is you're allowing is the the right one. Am I right?
No. It is not a proper name. SM
Subject: No. It is not a proper name. SM
The proper name for this medicine is Tylenol Arthritis Pain. Doc is just saying "arthritis strength" that is not capitalized.
Regardless, which is proper grammar?
Subject: Regardless, which is proper grammar?
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Proper grammer
Subject: Proper grammer
Proper grammer is "the patient looks good" unless the dictator is describing whether the patient looks sick or not, then obviously the patient looks well.
No, it's not a proper noun or name.
Subject: No, it's not a proper noun or name.
I'm sorry, that is not a proper quote. SM
Subject: I'm sorry, that is not a proper quote. SM
1. If it is a verbatim account, you should put pee in there if he said it.
2. The patient reports, "When he tried to pee, he got weak, dizzy, hit the floor, did not feel right."
The right way if you were going to quote this would be:
When he tried to "pee" he got weak, dizzy, hit the floor, did not feel right.
The comma would be proper
Subject: The comma would be proper
The comma should be used instead of the semicolon, as this is all pertaining to one item and should not be misconstrued as 2 sentences. It is like a modifier of the diagnosis.
Proper Naming
Subject: Proper Naming
You should write is as hallux abductovalgus since the second word is using the combining form o to form a single word from two words. hope this helps
Proper Naming
Subject: Proper Naming
You should write it as hallux abductovalgus since the second word is using the combining form o to form a single word from two words. hope this helps
Pancoast (proper name). nm
Subject: Pancoast (proper name). nm
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needing to know if this is the proper
Subject: needing to know if this is the proper
I need to know if this is the proper way to write this sentence please.
Atrial flutter with variable block at 2:1 and 3:1. ( 2 to 1 and 3 to 1)
Thank you
Deborah
Proper way to write T. Max? nm
Subject: Proper way to write T. Max? nm
TIA
Proper expansion ER/PR
Subject: Proper expansion ER/PR
I'm typing an assessment for a lady with breast cancer and the physician says ER/PR positive. Can someone please tell me the correct expansion for that. I know it is estrogen and progresterone receptor, but not sure of the correct way to type it.
convalescent? Or is it a proper name?
Subject: convalescent? Or is it a proper name?
please
If he just saying "Sister" and not using proper name afterwards
Subject: If he just saying "Sister" and not using proper name afterwards
then I would capitalize. But if he is saying "Sister Mary Frances" then I would use "Sr."
sure...intermittent, comes and goes, not a proper name. nm
Subject: sure...intermittent, comes and goes, not a proper name. nm
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Proper positioning?
Subject: Proper positioning?
Proper expression?
Subject: Proper expression?
I am doing an EMG nerve conduction study findings report. The dictator states
The amplitude at the ankle was 4.4 k, at the fibular head 2.5 k, and at the popliteal fossa 4.0 k.
What is the correct way to express the numbers, with or without a space between the number and the k?
Malapposition? Does anybody know if that is proper? sm
Subject: Malapposition? Does anybody know if that is proper? sm
The docs use it all the time and yet I can find "malposition" but not malapposition, though to me it makes complete sense.
Anyone?
Thanks!
proper way to type
Subject: proper way to type
Orthovisc injection. Orthovisc or OrthoVisc? I found it both ways. tia
Yes, since it is attached to a proper name.
Subject: Yes, since it is attached to a proper name.
xx
What is the proper way to type A. fib for
Subject: What is the proper way to type A. fib for
verbatim account?
proper hyphens
Subject: proper hyphens
What is the proper hyphen usage in non insulin depedent diabetic? Non-insulin-dependent, noninsulin-dependent ???
Thanks in advance
proper spelling: Maxzide
Subject: proper spelling: Maxzide
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proper sounds correct. sm
Subject: proper sounds correct. sm
Think in this case proper means:
4 : strictly limited to a specified thing *the city proper*
Now here is a answer with proper research!
Subject: Now here is a answer with proper research!
You win a new box of Swingline staples that won't bunch up as much! Applaud!!
Here's a link with the proper spelling
Subject: Here's a link with the proper spelling
Nayfeld.com - YelloFins This site shows the Yellofins trademarked name. They also, unfortunately, show YelloFins, which I believe is incorrect. I did a Google search using Yellofins, and found a reputable site in that search with the correct term and formatting.
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Proper way to type alkphos?
Subject: Proper way to type alkphos?
Alk-phos? Thanks!
Proper spelling of guaiac...nm
Subject: Proper spelling of guaiac...nm
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what is the proper way to abreviate deciliter?
Subject: what is the proper way to abreviate deciliter?
nm.
Cotton is a proper name per this info
Subject: Cotton is a proper name per this info
Cotton, F. The ankle and foot.
In Dislocations and Joint-Fractures. WB Saunders Co.
Philadelphia 1910:535-88.
WeFit, proper spelling. Thanks! nm
Subject: WeFit, proper spelling. Thanks! nm
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Yes - Capitalized. It is a proper noun. nm.
Subject: Yes - Capitalized. It is a proper noun. nm.
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To capitalize or not to capitalize
Subject: To capitalize or not to capitalize
When the doctor states "a 2-year-old former 30 weeker..." -- is "weeker" capitalized or not? This is in reference to the child having been a preemie.
Should I or should I not capitalize.......
Subject: Should I or should I not capitalize.......
Doc dictates: Patient will need gallium scan, echo, and perhaps later a biopsy of the lung.
Should I capitalize the word "gallium"?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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