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but Aspirin is always capitalized

Posted By: smmt on 2009-01-21
In Reply to: This should be treated like "aspirin." - nm

Subject: but Aspirin is always capitalized




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Aspirin is never capitalized. nm
Subject: Aspirin is never capitalized. nm

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s/l bare aspirin. Is doc just mumbling baby aspirin, or is there really such a term? Thanks!
Subject: s/l bare aspirin. Is doc just mumbling baby aspirin, or is there really such a term? Thanks!


Baby Aspirin or baby aspirin?? Told 2 different things by QA
Subject: Baby Aspirin or baby aspirin?? Told 2 different things by QA

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Aspirin?
Subject: Aspirin?

x
aspirin and
Subject: aspirin and

States a med that starts with a "D" 75 mg b.i.d. (both aspirin and ?)
aspirin 325 mg (for CAD)? nm
Subject: aspirin 325 mg (for CAD)? nm

x
probably aspirin 81 mg
Subject: probably aspirin 81 mg


heard of aspirin ES??? not me
Subject: heard of aspirin ES??? not me

my ears are so tired.  Have had mumblers and thick accents since 1 p.m.  Is it happy hour yet? LOL 
maybe...low-dose aspirin
Subject: maybe...low-dose aspirin


Not just saying Bayer aspirin? nm
Subject: Not just saying Bayer aspirin? nm


ESL wrestling with aspirin?
Subject: ESL wrestling with aspirin?

I hate guessing on drugs though--especially with no dosage or diagnosis. 
aspirin questions
Subject: aspirin questions

Can aspirin be dosed at 85 mg daily.  I am thinking 81 mg.  Doc says 85 mg.
Genacote (aspirin)?
Subject: Genacote (aspirin)?


she has been taking s/l nonalgesics rather than aspirin...thanks
Subject: she has been taking s/l nonalgesics rather than aspirin...thanks


I think he is saying. taking no analgesics other than aspirin thank you
Subject: I think he is saying. taking no analgesics other than aspirin thank you


Low-dose aspirin was my first thought too. nm
Subject: Low-dose aspirin was my first thought too. nm


aspirin comes in grains...not drains.
Subject: aspirin comes in grains...not drains.


Thinking it might be aspirin 325 mg daily nm
Subject: Thinking it might be aspirin 325 mg daily nm

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Maybe coated aspirin (like enteric) or even Colace? nm
Subject: Maybe coated aspirin (like enteric) or even Colace? nm

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Lantus 55 units and aspirin with Soma
Subject: Lantus 55 units and aspirin with Soma


aspirin and dipyridamole? but I'm not sure about the dose, do you have any more info? nm
Subject: aspirin and dipyridamole? but I'm not sure about the dose, do you have any more info? nm


Aspirin s/l grains or drains 5 daily. sm
Subject: Aspirin s/l grains or drains 5 daily. sm

1. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

2. ASCVD status post CABG.

3. Status post CVA without neurologic deficit, except for some mild dysphagia.

4. Obstructive cerebrovascular disease.

Given dipyridamole 50 mg t.i.d. He is to continue with s/l s/l aspirin grains/drains 5 daily.

Thanks!

Aspirin is considered generic, unless coupled with
Subject: Aspirin is considered generic, unless coupled with

brand name, like Bayer Aspirin.
Patient is allergic to aspirin and s/l atolac. nm TIA
Subject: Patient is allergic to aspirin and s/l atolac. nm TIA


s/l myelopulivitive disorder (cannto have aspirin or Plavix)
Subject: s/l myelopulivitive disorder (cannto have aspirin or Plavix)


Baby aspirin is not a brand name. Lower case.
Subject: Baby aspirin is not a brand name. Lower case.

xx
Samter's triad -- asthma, aspirin allergy, and nasal polyps.
Subject: Samter's triad -- asthma, aspirin allergy, and nasal polyps.

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found MONA protocol (morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin). NM =)
Subject: found MONA protocol (morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin). NM =)

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Meds: Actonel; Avandia; Glimepiride; "Bay tall" aspirin; amlodipine.
Subject: Meds: Actonel; Avandia; Glimepiride; "Bay tall" aspirin; amlodipine.


The S, P, and P should be capitalized....nm
Subject: The S, P, and P should be capitalized....nm

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I would say not capitalized, but I have been known to be
Subject: I would say not capitalized, but I have been known to be

wrong before.
I have never capitalized these
Subject: I have never capitalized these

WOW! I have never capitalized these before. Hopefully someone will answer and we both will know! Did the QA person refer you to the place where they found this info?
Not capitalized.
Subject: Not capitalized.


Actually, no, not capitalized.
Subject: Actually, no, not capitalized.

x
No, I don't think it should be capitalized.
Subject: No, I don't think it should be capitalized.


No - not capitalized. nm
Subject: No - not capitalized. nm

x
with the 'R' capitalized?
Subject: with the 'R' capitalized?


Not QA, but some are ALWAYS capitalized.
Subject: Not QA, but some are ALWAYS capitalized.

I found it by itself and capitalized in Stedman's. Another example, Enterobacter standing along, but then enterococcus is not when standing alone.
Not capitalized.
Subject: Not capitalized.


Choice should be capitalized (nm)
Subject: Choice should be capitalized (nm)

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don't know - but lidocaine is not capitalized....nm
Subject: don't know - but lidocaine is not capitalized....nm


is Hibiclens capitalized?
Subject: is Hibiclens capitalized?

 Hibiclens
not capitalized, lowercase. nm
Subject: not capitalized, lowercase. nm


Bard - should be capitalized as well.
Subject: Bard - should be capitalized as well.


Is pap (as in pap smear) capitalized?
Subject: Is pap (as in pap smear) capitalized?


When are disorders capitalized?
Subject: When are disorders capitalized?

I capitalize them when they are in the diagnosis, but if they are generally talking about it in the body of the report, like,


"I explained to Mom that obsessive-compulsive disorder would be difficult to assess."


Is it Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in that case?


Thanks


I think Split is capitalized also
Subject: I think Split is capitalized also


it is Alaphagan and is capitalized
Subject: it is Alaphagan and is capitalized


*I* would be capitalized because it's a trademarked
Subject: *I* would be capitalized because it's a trademarked


Per Stedman - no it is not capitalized
Subject: Per Stedman - no it is not capitalized


It was capitalized per Stedman
Subject: It was capitalized per Stedman