Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamid
Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-29
In Reply to: s/l RIPE therapy for elevated LFT, possible TB - Thanks, NM
Subject: Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamide (PZA)
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s/l RIPE therapy for elevated LFT, possible TB
Subject: s/l RIPE therapy for elevated LFT, possible TB
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RIPE
Subject: RIPE
RIPE TUBERCULOSIS THERAPY: means: rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol (RIPE).
Nevermind. It is INH, isoniazid
Subject: Nevermind. It is INH, isoniazid
He said it again later. ESL doctor.
isoniazid, Niacin and iodine
Subject: isoniazid, Niacin and iodine
ethambutol (no cap).
Subject: ethambutol (no cap).
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ethambutol
Subject: ethambutol
ethambutol, a generic name used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
There's ethambutol for tuberculosis
Subject: There's ethambutol for tuberculosis
Nembutal is the brand name.
could be rifampin
Subject: could be rifampin
nm
rifampin - NM
Subject: rifampin - NM
NM
Try Rifampin (antibiotic)
Subject: Try Rifampin (antibiotic)
Nevermind... rifampin.
Subject: Nevermind... rifampin.
for drugs phonetic guessing, etc. I do Drugs.com
Subject: for drugs phonetic guessing, etc. I do Drugs.com
worth a dry, can also search part of drug ie *threx
CPAP therapy s/l stazen therapy
Subject: CPAP therapy s/l stazen therapy
Patient has been given information on desensitization techniques as well as s/l "stazen or stay on" therapy to improve her tolerance of CPAP.
It's not a company standard
Subject: It's not a company standard
it is an AAMT standard
Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
Subject: Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
I have done all of these years, but some physicians will allow you more time as long as you are reliable. It also depends upon whether they use it for billing purposes.
Phalanges used to be the standard
Subject: Phalanges used to be the standard
But more and more I am hearing phalanxes.
New standard states:
Subject: New standard states:
And I quote: "Numerals, or figures, stand out from the surrounding text and serve a functional purpose in medical reports, where they should be used almost exclusively as opposed to spelled-out numbers.
Exceptions: Judgment and discretion are need when deciding but adjacent numbers require one to be spelled out to avoid confusion.
Use a comma to separate adjacent unrelated numerals if neither can be readily expressed in words and the sentence cannot be readily reworded.
Use numerals for fractions.
Spell out numbers that begin a sentence.
Zero is always spelled out when it stands alone.
Spell out numbers used as pronouns.
That should get you started!
I agree that's the standard, but over
Subject: I agree that's the standard, but over
the years have learned there can be exceptions, sometimes just because the customer says so ! :)
Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
Subject: Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
x
3 standard deviations *nm*
Subject: 3 standard deviations *nm*
x
If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
Subject: If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
not be "guessing" as to what he/she means. If you have an account that you have to expand, I would flag it and go on.
Standard exam?
Subject: Standard exam?
Standard exam: His TMs are clear. Nasal mucosa shows some erythema and edema.
I keep hearing "standard exam" in front of some subcategories under physical exam, would this be accurate. Thanks.
standard Fogerty clamp? sm
Subject: standard Fogerty clamp? sm
The only "stoddard" clamp I could find was a test-tube clamp. Here is a link to some of the Fogarty clamps.
http://www.cardinal.com/mps/brands/vmueller/cosgrove.pdf.
hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?
Subject: hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?
SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
Subject: SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
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Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
Subject: Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
if it sticks out in the report like a sore thumb and draws undue attendion, then capitalize the first letter not the whole word, i.e. Dermabond.
SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
Subject: SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
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would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy
Subject: would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy
beginning of report for the pts positioning
I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
Subject: I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
and I think you need another decimal place
0.0038-inch-diameter
or
1/38,000-inch-diameter (but this = 0.0000263)
and now I really have a headache!
Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
Subject: Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
measured 10 cm posterior from the s/l gamela and 3 cm lateral to rt mid-pupillary line.
Find info on standard trial head. sm
Subject: Find info on standard trial head. sm
or trial head standard.
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTMLdesigned for both total and hemi- arthroplasty of shoulder. The modular .... Modular Humeral Trial Head Standard 40. Modular Humeral Trial Head Standard 42 ...www.tipsan.com.tr/pdf/TIPSAN_Shoulder_Implants.pdf - Similar pages
we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).
Subject: we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).
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Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
Subject: Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
Subject: doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
buzz therapy, ram therapy?
Subject: buzz therapy, ram therapy?
Is anyone famiilar with buzz therapy and ram therapy in regards to a patient with v-tach?
physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
Subject: physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
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Is it A standard modified Hardinge approach or Harding approach?
shows both ways when I Google it. Thankis
drugs and lab
Subject: drugs and lab
mumbling doctor here. pt has diabetes with sugars running high--has not been seeing a sl-dopatologist.
drugs--sl-lorclazepam 30 mg at night.
lab--white count sl-550,400.
thanks
drugs
Subject: drugs
D: Sentinel 75 mcg IV and Versed. Sentinel??
need help on 3 drugs
Subject: need help on 3 drugs
Patient has past medical history of CVA, angina, type 2 diabetes. Current meds are Coumadin, Glucophage, aspirin, "_______ glycerin", ibuprofen, Endura, S/L "Lasix PCO", Synthroid, "S/L carbonephrine", Cordarone, Norvasc, Vasotec.
3 drugs
Subject: 3 drugs
I forgot to tell you he is a mumbler. It was nitroglycerin. Imdur, not Endura. Lasix (mumble). I had to flag the "corbinephrine"
drugs
Subject: drugs
agreed. thanks :)
Drugs. . .
Subject: Drugs. . .
s/l Clathoriane?
drugs
Subject: drugs
s/l centinel?
for GI bleeding
drugs...
Subject: drugs...
s/l: Elavyl? (given dosage: 15 mg h.s.)
Tryntol? (given dosage: 400 mg b.i.d.)
drugs dot com.............
Subject: drugs dot com.............
drugs?
Subject: drugs?
sl: tubegous
The digit was then dressed Neosporin and tubegoes
could it be drugs
Subject: could it be drugs
drugs
Subject: drugs
Overdose patient being intubated. Sentence: Patient was given 100 of suc and 1 of bek. I know suc is succinylcholine but what is bek short for?
help drugs.....
Subject: help drugs.....
s/l enacin used for gout??????
try www.drugs.com
Subject: try www.drugs.com
slowly type in the first couple of letters and you will see that a list of matching meds will open in a drop down box.
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