nocturnal s/l "skitchy" legs may be related to his Provigil dosing,
Posted By: grace on 2007-05-16
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He is referring to restless legs (from previous) but clearly says "skitchy". Ideas?
Subject: He is referring to restless legs (from previous) but clearly says "skitchy". Ideas?
twitchy legs? twitching legs? sm
Subject: twitchy legs? twitching legs? sm
Main Entry:1twitch
Pronunciation:*twich
Function:verb
1 : to move or pull with a sudden motion : JERK
2 : to move jerkily : QUIVER
Would *2x/week dosing* be correct for *2 times per week dosing*? (nm)
Subject: Would *2x/week dosing* be correct for *2 times per week dosing*? (nm)
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Could it be Provigil? nm
Subject: Could it be Provigil? nm
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modafinil (Provigil)?
Subject: modafinil (Provigil)?
I keep getting an internal server error..uggh
modafinil (Provigil)? nm
Subject: modafinil (Provigil)? nm
First thought is Provigil? Here is a link for MS. sm
Subject: First thought is Provigil? Here is a link for MS. sm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/DS00188/DSECTION=7
s/l: nocturnal monoclonis
Subject: s/l: nocturnal monoclonis
Diagnoses:
fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, nocturnal S/L: monoclonis, cervical radiculopathy, neuropathy with right hand weakness.
Thanks.
nocturnal not nocturia on
Subject: nocturnal not nocturia on
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modafinil ( Provigil). They give that for wakefulness. nm
Subject: modafinil ( Provigil). They give that for wakefulness. nm
So close! Nocturnal myoclonus
Subject: So close! Nocturnal myoclonus
Could it be Paroxsymal nocturnal dyspnea?
Subject: Could it be Paroxsymal nocturnal dyspnea?
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Subject: paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. NM
Subject: paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. NM
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (nm)
Subject: paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (nm)
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Provigil is the only thing I can find that ends in -vigil,
Subject: Provigil is the only thing I can find that ends in -vigil,
although the generic is modafinil, maybe he just mangled the 2 together and made up a new drug???
Dosing
Subject: Dosing
You are welcome "S." Wow, aren't we all here to help each other? 
Seems to come in 50 or 100 mg dosing, sorry I am not of more help
Subject: Seems to come in 50 or 100 mg dosing, sorry I am not of more help
s/l legs were put in a scapegoat
Subject: s/l legs were put in a scapegoat
drug dosing
What should I do when doc dictates drug dose that is not in drug book.
ex. metformin 875 mg
When I look this up it only comes in 500, 850, or 1000. This is the first time, usually it's 500 or 1000. Should I just change it to 850 or leave it for QA?
Drug dosing q.4h.
Subject: Drug dosing q.4h.
What is the latest AAMT BOS standard for drug dosing such as "q.4h." I thought I heard that it was changing to "q.4 h. or q. 4h." Can someone clarify this for me? Thanks!
Medication dosing
Subject: Medication dosing
If a doctor dictates "Invanz 1 gram q. 24" would you put q.24h.or would you leave it alone. I know for sure she was scheduled for once a day. Is there an industry standard on this particular happening or is it the personal preference of each facility? Thanks!
No dosing given. Thanks so much for all the info!
Subject: No dosing given. Thanks so much for all the info!
Need more info like dosing
Subject: Need more info like dosing
Could be Avodart or Avelox or Avonex or Avalide....
Could it be Homan's, looking for DVTs in the legs? nm
Subject: Could it be Homan's, looking for DVTs in the legs? nm
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jugular veins in legs?
Subject: jugular veins in legs?
I work for vascular surgeons and I've never heard of any veins in the legs that even sound like jugular veins.
I would expect him to say restless legs
Subject: I would expect him to say restless legs
or even itchy legs. Unfortunately it is possible he is quoting the patient's description. If you are sure, I'd do it as you have it, with the quotes. If you aren't sure, then I'd blank it.
A0 screw with washer with legs?
Subject: A0 screw with washer with legs?
S/L A0 screw through washer with legs? Is legs right? I haven't had a lot of experience with A0 screws and I can't find anything. 
Patient with swelling in legs...sm
Subject: Patient with swelling in legs...sm
This could be one of many things, including venous insufficiency, but also she could be s/l throwing clots from her legs.
Thanks for any help!
first, it is arterial system of the legs...sm
Subject: first, it is arterial system of the legs...sm
the layout usually depends on the client, but I would probably type it as Right Leg: xxx
Extended legs of flight is what she's saying. Thanks!!
Subject: Extended legs of flight is what she's saying. Thanks!!
maybe Dilaudid? check the dosing
Subject: maybe Dilaudid? check the dosing
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can you provide the sentence - is there any dosing?
Subject: can you provide the sentence - is there any dosing?
It sounds like either one would work.
You'd only use hyphens if it modified, like in every-other-day dosing.
Subject: You'd only use hyphens if it modified, like in every-other-day dosing.
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Medication dosing term ???
Subject: Medication dosing term ???
has anyone ever heard of a word parous or perous??? doc is giving list of meds and says aspirin 81 mg parous or perous daily, amlodipine 10 mg parous or perous daily. Definitely not saying p.o. and he keeps saying it, before the word daily everytime. This is a new one on me. Thanks
Check dosing, I think it is 0.5 mg for Avodart instead of 5 mg (nm)
Subject: Check dosing, I think it is 0.5 mg for Avodart instead of 5 mg (nm)
I am the original poster for the dosing
Subject: I am the original poster for the dosing
question. So you would not type the word dispense out? I sent my report in with a blank so I will let my QA person make that decision.
Thanks.
Yes, sentence or dosing helpful..
Subject: Yes, sentence or dosing helpful..
it could also be Ativan being it is a foreign doctor.
First thought is Cefzil, due to dosing etc. nm
Subject: First thought is Cefzil, due to dosing etc. nm
s/l rainons affecting arms and legs
Subject: s/l rainons affecting arms and legs
Patient with MS.
Questionable s/l rainons affecting the arms and legs
ropinirole? (Parkinson's/restless legs), does come in 0.25 mg
Subject: ropinirole? (Parkinson's/restless legs), does come in 0.25 mg
How to type "restless legs syndrome"
Subject: How to type "restless legs syndrome"
Does anyone know if "restless legs syndrome" should be hyphenated like restless-legs syndrome? Our department is really cracking down on QA so I need to know for sure.
Any body ever heard of this type of dosing ?
Subject: Any body ever heard of this type of dosing ?
This PA is prescribing an antibiotic for an infant. Diflucan. She is clearly stating mm instead of ml. ? I have never heard of using mm. Am I just mssing something here.
TIA
nevermind - just found newborn dosing of 0.1 mg/kg
Subject: nevermind - just found newborn dosing of 0.1 mg/kg
I have Slow FE in drug book, but not sure about that dosing (nm)
Subject: I have Slow FE in drug book, but not sure about that dosing (nm)
This doc is usually so thorough with exact dosing instructions - threw me off.
Subject: This doc is usually so thorough with exact dosing instructions - threw me off.
Got that part :0) - question is s/l extended legs flight.
Subject: Got that part :0) - question is s/l extended legs flight.
I did find a few references to rainbow insulin dosing
Subject: I did find a few references to rainbow insulin dosing
using Google.
Correct for chemoradiation dosing gray per fraction
Subject: Correct for chemoradiation dosing gray per fraction
could be referring to "hose" to wear on legs for phlebs or circulation..
Subject: could be referring to "hose" to wear on legs for phlebs or circulation..
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patient with plegia in the legs developed *psydoabrominemic* dissociation?? Thanks. nm
Subject: patient with plegia in the legs developed *psydoabrominemic* dissociation?? Thanks. nm
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