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Posted By: D on 2007-10-08
In Reply to: S/L: face-ease - I hope this isn't a stoopid question

Subject: cranial nerves

It would be facies.

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S/L: face-ease - I hope this isn't a stoopid question
- cranial nerves - D
- facies...and then use onelook.com for the def. :) nm - wanderer

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Cranial nerves
Subject: Cranial nerves

I know that cranial nerves are counted in Roman numerals, II-XII. When the doctor dictates the number first, though, how do we type it? 7th nerve? Seventh nerve? Is there a standard. I don't have access to the handbook. Thanks!

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Subject: cranial nerves

cranial nerves
Subject: cranial nerves

as far as I know it is still II through XII, but I do not do BOS.

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Subject: Cranial nerves

Cranial nerves II through VII intact.

I'm used to hearing II through XII. Would II through VII also be accurate in some cases? Thanks.

Probably cranial nerves
Subject: Probably cranial nerves

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Subject: cranial nerves - s/l "BFFTC"

would they say cranial nerves were uncluttered and
Subject: would they say cranial nerves were uncluttered and

equal?

All I can think of is cranial nerves 2 through 12 intact.
Subject: All I can think of is cranial nerves 2 through 12 intact.

Cranial nerves II-XII are intact?
Subject: Cranial nerves II-XII are intact?

what is a SOAP report? Just curious. Thanks.

Was your sounds like the cranial nerves? ss
Subject: Was your sounds like the cranial nerves? ss

nm

could be talking about cranial nerves
Subject: could be talking about cranial nerves

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cranial nerves: There is no *thalmoplegia*??? Thanks. nm
Subject: cranial nerves: There is no *thalmoplegia*??? Thanks. nm

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Are you sure not saying cranial nerves? No Message
Subject: Are you sure not saying cranial nerves? No Message

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Cranial nerves are roman numerals II-XII. (nm)
Subject: Cranial nerves are roman numerals II-XII. (nm)

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According to AAMT BOS how do you transcribe cranial nerves II-XII
I just got a QA back stating cranial nerves 2 through 12. Is that correct?

I've always transcribed cranial nerves II-XII... nm
Subject: I've always transcribed cranial nerves II-XII... nm

Cranial nerves s/l coarse testing.
Subject: Cranial nerves s/l coarse testing.

Suppose it could be a cursory exam, but haven't come across this particular phraseology before.

Not sure, but cranial nerves are Roman numerals.
Subject: Not sure, but cranial nerves are Roman numerals.

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Cranial Nerves: II-XII are intact. There is *arcinasilis* bilaterally. Thanks. nm
Subject: Cranial Nerves: II-XII are intact. There is *arcinasilis* bilaterally. Thanks. nm

nm

Could he be stumbling and just means Neurologically cranial nerves II-XII intact?
Subject: Could he be stumbling and just means Neurologically cranial nerves II-XII intact?

Cranial Nerves: II-XII are intact with the exception of paranoid syndrome where she has -sm
Subject: Cranial Nerves: II-XII are intact with the exception of paranoid syndrome where she has -sm

retractile inward nystagmus??? Thanks.

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Subject: Nerves

Doctor is referring to cranial nerve XII or 7, whichever your account prefers.

Lilly

Nerves
Subject: Nerves

http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/cranialnerves.html

Here is a link for you to look at. Hope it helps.

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Subject: Could it be sympathetic nerves?

nm

I believe the would be abbr for nerves
Subject: I believe the would be abbr for nerves

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Subject: I don't think there is a cranial nerve XIIII?

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Subject: intact cranial NERVE function?

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Subject: never heard that. Possibly cranial nerve II through XII ????

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Subject: on cranial nerve exam, doc clearly says "equal

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Subject: Thanks! Your suggestion really helped. Intact cranial function.

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Subject: I wouldn't type intact cranial function.

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Subject: Ok, brain overload, cranial nerve exam...sm

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