only hyphenate when used as a compound modified, like beta-blocker therapy, but if
Posted By: used as a noun, no hyphen. nm on 2008-03-25
In Reply to: my manager says always with the dash - Keri
Subject: only hyphenate when used as a compound modified, like beta-blocker therapy, but if
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beta-blocker?
Subject: beta-blocker?
Imdur beta blocker? nm
Subject: Imdur beta blocker? nm
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Hi, Could be Cardilol, which is atenolol, heart beta blocker? NM
Subject: Hi, Could be Cardilol, which is atenolol, heart beta blocker? NM
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You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
Subject: You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
I know that MT50 says when it is an adjective and she is right, but I think it is better to give you the compound modifier rule instead.
You hyphenate before the noun in the sentence, but not after.
So...I used an 18-gauge needle.
But no hyphen after the noun...The needle I used was 18 gauge.
Well-preserved left ventricular function.
Left ventricular function was well preserved.
Well, gauge, appearing and there are others that you will frequently see as part of a compound modifiers, so that is a clue too for whether you are seeing one or not.
To be honest, hyphens do not actually change the meaning of the sentence, or at least very rarely do they change the meaning. It is just that right is right and we have to be right. Knowing how to use them properly makes you look good.
To hyphenate or not to hyphenate nonallergic
Subject: To hyphenate or not to hyphenate nonallergic
I have found it both ways, can someone please clarify it for me. Is it non-allergic or nonallergic? Same with nonproductive or non-productive?
To hyphenate or not hyphenate mid, that is the question
Subject: To hyphenate or not hyphenate mid, that is the question
Ok I know the BOS says most mid use has been combined with the following word, thus no separation by space or hyphen, but sometimes it just doesn't look right. So, what do you think about
mid portion "occlusion of shunt in its mid portion."
mid July --midJuly doesn't look right, so is it mid-July or mid July?
What do you think?
ACE (inhibitor) or ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker ) ?
Subject: ACE (inhibitor) or ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker ) ?
H2 blocker, stress ulcer prophylaxis
Subject: H2 blocker, stress ulcer prophylaxis
what is the correct way to type 'beta-blocker'?
Subject: what is the correct way to type 'beta-blocker'?
NM
Re: new H2 blocker...s/l Kederac ?...unable to find anything...nm
Subject: Re: new H2 blocker...s/l Kederac ?...unable to find anything...nm
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yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
Subject: yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
compound modifier.....sm
Subject: compound modifier.....sm
Not all words that are placed in front of a noun are compound adjectives or compound modifier and need a hyphen.
This would be too easy!
couldn't find compound but
Subject: couldn't find compound but
after reading the above discussion did find neural and the following statement in my office's edition of Stedman's Med Dict.
Avoid forming incorrect compounds, such as neuroformamina instead of n. foramina.
I've been doing it wrong all along. Thanks for helping me clear this up.
Since ipsi- means same, maybe is it just a compound word. nm
Subject: Since ipsi- means same, maybe is it just a compound word. nm
compound modifiers preceding the subject
Subject: compound modifiers preceding the subject
When the following phrase is dictated:
"He is a well nourished appearing patient,"
What is the most appropriate transcript format? With, or without hyphens? One of our staff Doc.s keeps dictating this phrase and we are stumped. Of course, this one phrase does not appear to be in BOS!
Thanks for your help!
pleural form of compound nouns
Subject: pleural form of compound nouns
the pleural form of noun phrases is generally to pleuralize the first component and leave the second component singular, e.g. statues of liberty, bills of lading, and - extrapolating - globi pallidus... note, this is merely speculation.
modified s/l VAI score
Subject: modified s/l VAI score
She rates her sensation as a 6/10 on the modified s/l V** score. TIA
Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
Subject: Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
For example, follow-up MRI or follow-up examination. I hope this helps you!
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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s/l modified black-no-fer grade II
Subject: s/l modified black-no-fer grade II
...infiltrating ductal carcinoma, modified _____ grade II, ER-positive...
Modified "soft" diet?
Subject: Modified "soft" diet?
Modified "soft" diet.
Med s/l: Cordarone and (medication) SoluTab
modified chop diet? and please sm for med s/l ty
Subject: modified chop diet? and please sm for med s/l ty
is there such a thing as modified chop diet?
med s/l:
cardorone?
solu tef? (I think doc is shortcutting solucortef)
MAC modified anesthesia care
Subject: MAC modified anesthesia care
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MBS (modified barium swallow) -sm
Subject: MBS (modified barium swallow) -sm
What is the dosage of barium for an MBS? ESL dictator s/l 5-gram barium swallow. Does that sound right?
could it be a compound solution using both Oxy and Stanford Mouthwash combined, e.g. "Oxy-Stanfor
Subject: could it be a compound solution using both Oxy and Stanford Mouthwash combined, e.g. "Oxy-Stanford Mouthwash?... nm
left modified radical mastectomy?
Subject: left modified radical mastectomy?
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actually he is saying modified plantarflexory osteotomy, so I Googled that. NM
Subject: actually he is saying modified plantarflexory osteotomy, so I Googled that. NM
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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.
does anyone know where I could find a sample report for modified radical mastectomy
Subject: does anyone know where I could find a sample report for modified radical mastectomy
Modified emory functional ambulation profile found on google.
Subject: Modified emory functional ambulation profile found on google.
status post a right modified radical mastoidectomy with an *s/l end concenter* position graft
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This is an ENT doc who always pronounces things just as they are spelled regardless of the way it should be pronounced. Anyone have any ideas on what this would be?
Thanks so much
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Beta HCZ or Beta 8 CZ
Subject: Beta HCZ or Beta 8 CZ
Sentence: She also had a beta HCZ which shows a level of 51.8.
beta HCG
Subject: beta HCG
beta-hCG
Subject: beta-hCG
beta hCG
Subject: beta hCG
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beta it was... a big thank you.
Subject: beta it was... a big thank you.
sorry - should be beta hCG
Subject: sorry - should be beta hCG
nm
HCG beta thallasemia?
Subject: HCG beta thallasemia?
a guess
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?
BNP - B stands for Beta not brain.
Subject: BNP - B stands for Beta not brain.
Sorry, but I have had them dictate brain or beta.
Subject: Sorry, but I have had them dictate brain or beta.
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beta 'androatic?' peptide
Subject: beta 'androatic?' peptide
What is the correct word for the second word, sounds like ann dro atic? Please help.
hCG-beta (or alpha) subunit. nm
Subject: hCG-beta (or alpha) subunit. nm
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Looks like ur right group B beta strep
Subject: Looks like ur right group B beta strep
beta-2 microglubulin. SPEP? sm
Subject: beta-2 microglubulin. SPEP? sm
Here is link for some oncology labs. I am not too good on that stuff.
Could you be hearing SPEP
http://www.esoterix.com/prodserv/test_menu/oncology.asp
Sorry. Beta-2 Microglobulin. Typo. nm
Subject: Sorry. Beta-2 Microglobulin. Typo. nm
beta metabolic temperature?
Subject: beta metabolic temperature?
Clinically, she is hypothyroid. She had a positive beta metabolic temperature, but by lab work she was normal.
? the s/l makes me think beta carotene.
Subject: ? the s/l makes me think beta carotene.
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beta HCG quant as in quantatative
Subject: beta HCG quant as in quantatative
serum beta HCG quantatative...but probably using short form ..quant.
Beta HCG (pregnancy test)
Subject: Beta HCG (pregnancy test)
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s/l "indoor beta-blockers"
Subject: s/l "indoor beta-blockers"
For the life of me, I can't decipher this, though I'm sure I'll feel stupid.
I have a doc with a very thick Nigerian accent saying "Optimize medical therapy with indoor beta-blockers and antilipids."
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