there is a sniff test for Alzheimer's, maybe using for stroke testing too...nm
Posted By: old and tired on 2009-06-09
In Reply to: ACF differential - sm
Subject: there is a sniff test for Alzheimer's, maybe using for stroke testing too...nm
x
Complete Discussion Below:  marks the location of current message within thread
- ACF differential - sm
- there is a sniff test for Alzheimer's, maybe using for stroke testing too...nm - old and tired
The messages you are viewing
are archived/old.
To view latest messages and participate in discussions, select
the boards given in left menu
Other related messages found in our database
Apparently also with stroke testing..."Alterations in reaching after stroke and their relation to
Subject: Apparently also with stroke testing..."Alterations in reaching after stroke and their relation to movement direction and impairment severity latitude and longitude; footing, standing, standpoint, post; stage..."
sniff test
Subject: sniff test
It is sniff test, also known as whiff test
yes, sniff test....
Subject: yes, sniff test....
The diagnosis of this common condition is especially easy if the patient mentions a fishy or ammonia-like smell immediately after intercourse. In cases of Gardnerella infection, ammonia is released by the alkaline nature of semen--a purely chemical reaction.
This is the basis of the well known "sniff test," wherein a drop of potassium hydroxide is added to a drop of vaginal secretion on a slide and held to the nose. The other test is the microscopic examination of the vaginal smear. The "clue" cells: Shed vaginal epithelial cells, studded with Gardnerella organisms, are very characteristic. So to is the abundance of other frequently associated bacteria having pleomorphic coccobacillary shapes.
hope that helps :)
vaginal exam...sniff test??
Subject: vaginal exam...sniff test??
Is this correct? He says she has a thick yellow-gray discharge and a positive sniff test. Is it sniff, SNIFF or what. I surely hope this is not the literal meaning of sniff!! lol What a terrible job to have!
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Subject: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
I've seen it both ways, but which is correct? Parkinson disease, Parkinson's disease, and the same forms for Alzheimer.
Thanks!
short sniff? huh? sm
Subject: short sniff? huh? sm
doc says: patient would benefit from a (s/l)short sniff or TCC prior to discharge.
Ive never heard short sniff before. Anyone?
Namenda if the pt has Alzheimer's....but
Subject: Namenda if the pt has Alzheimer's....but
but Atrovent and albuterol WOULD be for COPD, other poster is correct....but your s/l *amendia* made me immediately think perhaps the pt has Alzheimer's and could also be on Namenda.....
Pt is being discharged to a *sniff.* Doc says twice. sm
Subject: Pt is being discharged to a *sniff.* Doc says twice. sm
I don't normally do discharge summaries. I'm wondering if this is something significant other?? Thanks for educating me on this one!
donepezil?, for Alzheimer's, nm
Subject: donepezil?, for Alzheimer's, nm
Not this time. SL a sniff almost
Subject: Not this time. SL a sniff almost
posterior drawer testing nor with valgus or varus stress testing
Subject: posterior drawer testing nor with valgus or varus stress testing
"I'm gonna go sniff some glue now"
Subject: "I'm gonna go sniff some glue now"
 
Pt with Alzheimer's participating in s/l "a lawn" 301 immunotherapy trial ?? nm
Subject: Pt with Alzheimer's participating in s/l "a lawn" 301 immunotherapy trial ?? nm
Oh, and patient has Alzheimer's, CAD status post MI and colon cancer TIA again, nm
Subject: Oh, and patient has Alzheimer's, CAD status post MI and colon cancer TIA again, nm
**
Probably herbal supps like gingko or the Alzheimer drugs like Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl,
Subject: Probably herbal supps like gingko or the Alzheimer drugs like Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl,
s
Faber testing or Fabere testing?
Subject: Faber testing or Fabere testing?
Is the correct way Faber testing or Fabere testing? I'm finding it both ways. *sigh*
quad/string testing in reference to the quad/hamstring torque ratio testing?
Subject: quad/string testing in reference to the quad/hamstring torque ratio testing?
I'm just guessing.
Regarding stroke....sm
Subject: Regarding stroke....sm
Unsure if this sounds correct or not. She is speaking fast and not sure if I am missing it. 
She has a history of cerebellar infarct, (s/l might have been the embolic) and she has been on a combination of Coumadin and Plavix
TIA
stroke
Subject: stroke
almost 100% sure she is saying pontile stroke but all I can find is pontine stroke. Is pontile correct? TIA
possible stroke (sm)
Subject: possible stroke (sm)
The patient was out of the __________ time window as this was greater than 3 to 5 hours. The patient was transferred by ambulance and was admitted for a possible stroke workup.
s/l TVA. Would make sense if CVA, I guess, but really sounds like a "T" -- is there such a thing?
Thanks.
Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. These are named after..
Subject: Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. These are named after..
Alzheimer's disease
Also known as:
Alzheimer's dementia
Alzheimer's sclerosis
Alzheimer's syndrome
Alzheimer-Perusini disease (misnomer)
Dementia of the Alzheimer type
Senile dementia of the Alzheimer type
Synonyms:
Presenile dementia, senile dementia.
Associated persons:
Alois Alzheimer
James Parkinson
English physician and paleontologist, born April 11, 1755, Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, London; died 1824, London.
Associated eponyms:
Parkinson's crisis
Exaggeration of the characteristics of parkinsonism associated with acute anxiety.
Parkinson's disease
A degenerative disorder of the nervous system characterized by masklike facies, a fine, slowly spreading tremor, cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability with a peculiar gait.
Parkinson's facies
The immobile, expressionless, masklike facial characteristic of parkinsonism.
heart stroke?
Subject: heart stroke?
Under family history... heart stroke
granomal stroke - ???
Subject: granomal stroke - ???
thalamic stroke
Subject: thalamic stroke
thalamic stroke - sm
Subject: thalamic stroke - sm
Also, it is "sequelae".
pontine stroke? (nm)
Subject: pontine stroke? (nm)
xx
medication for TIA and stroke
Subject: medication for TIA and stroke
Discontinued his ??max in the hospital. He has never had an episode of TIA or stroke in the past.
I can only hear the max and just wondering if anyone could help with a medication for stroke or TIA that ends in max. Thanks!!
s/l subthalamic stroke
Subject: s/l subthalamic stroke
Would this be correct?
Thanks for your time!
Stroke victim?
Subject: Stroke victim?
Vertebrobasilar stroke
Subject: Vertebrobasilar stroke
Vertebrobasilar stroke
possibly an old stroke??
Subject: possibly an old stroke??
embolic stroke
Subject: embolic stroke
A book: When every key stroke counts. sm
Subject: A book: When every key stroke counts. sm
There used to be a book by the above title. I cannot find it on google. I have several 1,000 macros, but I know I could do better, because some MTs on my team are smoking me, and I am fast. Anyone know where I can get that book?
? stroke guide wire
Subject: ? stroke guide wire
Therefore, at this time I decided to attempt at recanalizing the distal superficial femoral artery and popliteal artery to see if I can find any of the tibial vessels by increasing flow down to the tibioperoneal trunk. Therefore, a _____ guide wire was inserted and the straight catheter was removed. S/L stroke?
s/l Altaplace therapy for stroke
Subject: s/l Altaplace therapy for stroke
Doc is dictating patient is not a candidate for s/l altaplace or TPA therapy.
Altaplace?
PMH s/l spa-la-mic stroke, no neurologic sequella. nm
Subject: PMH s/l spa-la-mic stroke, no neurologic sequella. nm
d
Nevermind, got it. NIH Stroke Scale
Subject: Nevermind, got it. NIH Stroke Scale
x
Extremity exam after stroke (sm)
Subject: Extremity exam after stroke (sm)
Diagnosis of acute right middle cerebral artery ischemic cerebral infarction and acute right internal carotid artery and right middle cerebral artery occlusion.
In exam, he says:
He has flaccid left hemiplegia of the left upper and lower extremities that does ______ (rep/rub) on the left on plantar response.
In view of the ___________ (rep/rub cuff/calf) it was felt that the patient would benefit from full anticoagulation for a short term.
Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks.
I think it's related to the phrase cam stroke. (sm)
Subject: I think it's related to the phrase cam stroke. (sm)
Noun: cam stroke
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- throw, stroke
Derived forms: cam strokes
Type of: motion, movement
some lab data for stroke victim
Subject: some lab data for stroke victim
Her _____________ (he spells "anto-xaunf") was 0. Factor VIII was elevated at 273. Cardiolipin IgG was elevated at 18. Cardiolipin IgM was less than 10. Protein C antigen was low at 41. Protein S antigen was high at 143.
vertebral basilar stroke?
Subject: vertebral basilar stroke?
Polamic lacunar stroke
Subject: Polamic lacunar stroke
Am I hearing the first word correctly? A polamic lacunar stroke?
lacuna -lacunar infarct is a stroke nm
Subject: lacuna -lacunar infarct is a stroke nm
I need to know how to write.. one in a thousand of having a stroke or an MI.. or is it 1 in a 1000.
Subject: I need to know how to write.. one in a thousand of having a stroke or an MI.. or is it 1 in a 1000.
Thank you
doing facial exam rule out stroke
Subject: doing facial exam rule out stroke
got brow, smile, tongue - says SEM strong? Is is SEM - he is mush mouthed.
The last part is vertebral-basilar stroke.
Subject: The last part is vertebral-basilar stroke.
HIstory of stroke pt with s/l iii ace pupil and cataract surgery. nm
Subject: HIstory of stroke pt with s/l iii ace pupil and cataract surgery. nm
status post s/l fatebral basal stroke??
Subject: status post s/l fatebral basal stroke??
Pt with stroke taken to interventional radiology for a "mare see" device". nm
Subject: Pt with stroke taken to interventional radiology for a "mare see" device". nm
Pt with stroke...multiple tests... s/l fibriginals within normal range. sm :(
Subject: Pt with stroke...multiple tests... s/l fibriginals within normal range. sm :(
anticardiolipin antibodies, which were negative, and ANA, which was negative, CRP, which was less than 0.1, antithrombin 3 mutation, which was negative, and heterozygote MTHFR:A1298C. Lupus anticoagulate was not detected. Prothrombin gene mutation was negative. "Fibriginals" in normal range.
atrial fibrillation was a fluke ? an aberration or stroke of luck (bad in this case) ? nm
Subject: atrial fibrillation was a fluke ? an aberration or stroke of luck (bad in this case) ? nm
|
