You'll have to search for the dangerous abbreviations list to see, but ultimately
Posted By: it's up to the client. We still use p.o., but n on 2007-09-02
In Reply to: Is abbreviation p.o. for orally still acceptable? SM - BOS challenged
Subject: You'll have to search for the dangerous abbreviations list to see, but ultimately
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But cc is on the dangerous abbreviations list
Subject: But cc is on the dangerous abbreviations list
Most places want you to change to mL (or sometimes even milliliters).
dangerous abbreviations
Subject: dangerous abbreviations
Now please do not flame me for asking, but I am getting confused about some of these. The one for today is hs. Is it used at all? If so, is it hs or h.s.? I thought it was not used, but substitute "bedtime", but I do not find it in BOS and on page 463 of BOS 2 it lists "BT" as to not use but substitute "hs." Can anyone give me a definitive reply with citation of source? Thanks.
With the dots as in b.i.d. but q.d. is now on Dangerous Abbreviations
Subject: With the dots as in b.i.d. but q.d. is now on Dangerous Abbreviations
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Wrong, b.i.d. is NOT on the dangerous list. q.d. is, though.
Subject: Wrong, b.i.d. is NOT on the dangerous list. q.d. is, though.
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yes - they use dangerous abbreviation list
Subject: yes - they use dangerous abbreviation list
Nothing about that on dangerous abbrvns list, so keep it
Subject: Nothing about that on dangerous abbrvns list, so keep it
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Duh! Thanks! I should have known that as I have a list of dangerous abbv. nm
Subject: Duh! Thanks! I should have known that as I have a list of dangerous abbv. nm
yes. But may be on list of dangerous abbrevs. sm
Subject: yes. But may be on list of dangerous abbrevs. sm
I used this abbrev a lot but did not do BOS.
Thank you - I'll think I'll do that instead of the abbreviations. - NM
Subject: Thank you - I'll think I'll do that instead of the abbreviations. - NM
NM
does your account follow dangerous abbrevation list?
Subject: does your account follow dangerous abbrevation list?
nm
Link for AAMT dangerous abbrevs list HTH :D
Subject: Link for AAMT dangerous abbrevs list HTH :D
Here's a link to the online AAMT Dangerous Abbreviations list. http://aamtonline.org/abbreviations.htm
We can use q.day, but q.d. must be expanded to every day or daily.
HTH!
Do you have to follow AAMT dangerous abbrevs list?
Subject: Do you have to follow AAMT dangerous abbrevs list?
We have to change 'cc' to 'mL' in nearly every instance now :( because that's listed on the AAMT Dangerous Abbreviations list. Were you able to keep it '2 cc' as above?
Just curious whether that's becoming the standard. (seems to me that most of those 'dangerous abbreviations' would only cause confusion if they were written, not when typed/transcribed...)
This is from medilexicon list of abbreviations, I do not know if any fit in your context... and weir
Subject: This is from medilexicon list of abbreviations, I do not know if any fit in your context... and weirdly enough it says also electroconvulsive therapy, don't know why?
ETC
1-Ethyl-3-[3-(Trimethylammonio)Propyl]Carbodiimide Dict | PubMed | Wiki
Electroconvulsive Therapy Dict | PubMed | Wiki
Electron Transport Chain Dict | PubMed | Wiki
End Point Threshold Concentrations Dict | PubMed | Wiki
Esophageal Tracheal Combitude Dict | PubMed | Wiki
Estimated Time of Conception Dict | PubMed | Wiki
Extracellular Toxic Complex
I would type q. hour of sleep or at bedtime, q.h.s. is on the dangerous abbrevation list.
Subject: I would type q. hour of sleep or at bedtime, q.h.s. is on the dangerous abbrevation list.
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I'll do a search with that in mind. Unfortunately, he doesn't say anything more in that regard
Subject: I'll do a search with that in mind. Unfortunately, he doesn't say anything more in that regard. sm
Before the s/l sentence, he says:
He can toe-and-heel walk. Tandem walking is somewhat off. Reflexes are diminished in the upper extremities, 1+ or trace at knees and at ankles. His motor power is generally full throughout upper and lower extremities. The right hand intrinsic muscles seem to be significantly affected and were about 3+/5. There is some atrophy of his first web space, which may be related also to significant subluxation of the thumb. The light touch sensation is generally okay.
His past surgical history is stent placement in 2004, status post cervical laminectomy/fusion.
Doctor is placing on Neurontin to see if he gets response regarding the paresthesias he's experiencing.
If this gives anyone a clue, I appreciate it a lot.
I'll add Bactrim to the list of possibilities.. nm
Subject: I'll add Bactrim to the list of possibilities.. nm
BOS II says either way acceptable. Ultimately, it's
Subject: BOS II says either way acceptable. Ultimately, it's
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That's what AAMT wants, but it's ultimately what your client or QA wants
Subject: That's what AAMT wants, but it's ultimately what your client or QA wants
s
BOS shows 4 x 4's, but ultimately up to client as
Subject: BOS shows 4 x 4's, but ultimately up to client as
s
True, on page 276 of BOS II, but ultimately it's up to your client and QA, of course. nm
Subject: True, on page 276 of BOS II, but ultimately it's up to your client and QA, of course. nm
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Pt list of drugs s/l "thy a do laj" 120 micrograms p.o. q.d. Problem list in message. sm
Subject: Pt list of drugs s/l "thy a do laj" 120 micrograms p.o. q.d. Problem list in message. sm
1. Dementia of undetermined etiology.
2. Hypothyroidism.
3. Osteoporosis. History of depression.
In list of meds...Full bee 1 tab q.a.m. sm for problem list :)
Subject: In list of meds...Full bee 1 tab q.a.m. sm for problem list :)
1. Diffuse Lewy body disease mixed with Alzheimer’s disease.
2. Generalized anxiety disorder.
3. Benign prostatic hypertrophy. 4 Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Med list, s/l mylar? drops. No context as in list only. Tx. nm
Subject: Med list, s/l mylar? drops. No context as in list only. Tx. nm
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and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength. *S*
how do you write Z-pac? also is qid a dangerous
Subject: how do you write Z-pac? also is qid a dangerous
abbreviation?
This is a dangerous abbreviation and should be
Subject: This is a dangerous abbreviation and should be
changed to "at bedtime" but if it is an office note or you don't have to worry about that, it does not need the space after the q. -- q.h.s.
used to be IU/mL but JCAHO says dangerous
Subject: used to be IU/mL but JCAHO says dangerous
international units per mL
Dangerous abbv?
Subject: Dangerous abbv?
I believe the list of dangerous abbreviations says not to use "&" symbol, but to use "and." D&C should be D and C; O&P should be O and P, etc. Not sure if I'm remembering this correctly.
Does anyone know if this sounds correct? Thanks.
It's not a dangerous abbreviation (sm)
Subject: It's not a dangerous abbreviation (sm)
but some platforms do not support symbols like the "&" sign and so you might not be able to type it. On my employer's platform I can't type it or it will cause an error when the report is being sent.
Per BOS - it is "nightly." Look in dangerous
Subject: Per BOS - it is "nightly." Look in dangerous
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q is considered a dangerous
Subject: q is considered a dangerous
abbreviation when standing alone. Unless client wants you to use it, replace with "every."
question about dangerous abbr.
Subject: question about dangerous abbr.
I know that IU (international units) is considered a dangerous abbreviation. the doctor gives TSH value as UIU so what does that little backwards u stand for and how is it properly expanded??
thanks for helping out this old dummy
cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Subject: cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Table 1. Dangerous abbreviations and dosage designations |
|---|
Problem
Term |
Intended
Meaning |
Reason for
Problem(s) |
Suggested
Remedy |
AU |
both ears |
Read as OU (both eyes) or not understood |
Use "both ears" |
cc for expressing liquid measurements |
cc (same as mL) |
Read as u (unit) |
Use "mL" when expressing liquid measurements (drugs, urine, blood, etc.) |
D/C |
discharge |
Interpreted as discontinue medications resulting in premature discontinuance of current medication |
Use "discharge" |
IN |
intranasal |
Read as IV or IM or heard as IM |
Write "intranasal" "nasally" or use "NAS" if limited by computer space allotted |
VERY dangerous to guess drugs with sm
Subject: VERY dangerous to guess drugs with sm
someone else's s/l and no text!
dangerous abbreviation-should be discontinue
Subject: dangerous abbreviation-should be discontinue
DC can be discontinue or discharge; hence, JCAHO considers it a dangerous abbreviation. If you have a verbatim account use d/c his stitches.........
This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
Subject: This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
otherwise stated by the client, use at bedtime or at hour of sleep.
Can someone help with dangerous abbv question?
Subject: Can someone help with dangerous abbv question?
Patient takes Humulin insulin 70/30. The list says to use per in place of a slash, but it doesn't seem to fit in this case.
FYI - per BOS2, cc is a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: FYI - per BOS2, cc is a dangerous abbreviation
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DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS2 and should NOT be used. You use it in the context, not hard to determine if it means discontinue/d or discharge/d.
subq is a dangerous abbreviation and
Subject: subq is a dangerous abbreviation and
is not to be used at all. I use subcutaneous or subcutaneously, whichever one fits.
cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS, however, if the facility/MTSO, etc. wishes to use cc they trump BOS.
These are probably not abbreviations. sm
Subject: These are probably not abbreviations. sm
Is that the entire EKG interpretation? Check your BOS for help with EKG terms.
CT KUB/Abbreviations
Subject: CT KUB/Abbreviations
Check a TT SF CB DD CC....I wish they would just drop the abbreviations. All the "e" letters come across sounding alike as do the S's and F's. Then there are the B's and V's. There are about 35 abbreviations for CT,the most common of which is computerized tomography, but the list goes on and on. Cobra toxin is a good one!
Abbreviations.
Subject: Abbreviations.
2-3-day history of a pelvic pain along her bladder area. This pain is described as a constant crampy pressure pain, tender to touch, and is associated with urinary urgency and frequency. She denies any S/C/N/V/D/C.
New doctor for me. She likes to use a lot of abbreviations. Not sure what S/C/N/V/D/C is.
Also, doctor uses "MRC CUA" under plan. It is just by itself. Any clues????? 
Abbreviations (sorry not much help)
Subject: Abbreviations (sorry not much help)
According to Stedman's BSA= body surface area. BFA abbreviations do not make sense here (BFA= baby for adoption or bifemoral arteriogram.) Hope this helped a little anyway!
abbreviations...
Subject: abbreviations...
Don't you just love them: Let's see there is:
1. continuous performance test,
2. continuous primary tests,
3. chest physiotherapy,
4. clinical pharmacokinetics team,
hmmm, I wonder, which one sounds the best to you?
There are many abbreviations that have
Subject: There are many abbreviations that have
more than one meaning, if in doubt use the abbreviation, EVEN if it is in the diagnosis.
abbreviations AS, AI, MR??
Subject: abbreviations AS, AI, MR??
I have to expand these abbrevations, but I'm having a hard time finding which ones are the right ones. The sentence is "multiple murmurs of AS, AI, and MR"
dangerous person NMT is not evening knowing
Subject: dangerous person NMT is not evening knowing
and she IS the one who started it all
she bashes the very company who pays her while she puts them at extraordinary risk
she's dangerous and she doesn't even care -- she's not even made an apology for having done that or even realized what she did other than to cause a stir
she'll never be a quality mt and certainly not a valuable employee with her lack of insight or ethics
pin ... does your acct require you to adhere to dangerous
Subject: pin ... does your acct require you to adhere to dangerous
just asking
MOST places, not all. Some still give the docs whatever they want, dangerous or not. nm
Subject: MOST places, not all. Some still give the docs whatever they want, dangerous or not. nm
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