true...but both neck stiffness and nystagmus can be signs of alcohol poisoning...nm
Posted By: flybye on 2008-10-09
In Reply to: Nystagmus is noted in the eyes, not neck. - NM
Subject: true...but both neck stiffness and nystagmus can be signs of alcohol poisoning...nm
Complete Discussion Below:  marks the location of current message within thread
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
Patient has neck stiffness and pain ....
Subject: Patient has neck stiffness and pain ....
beginning in the s/l sero cervical aspect of the neck
Neck is not stiff [s/l with the DP to nystagmus]??
Subject: Neck is not stiff [s/l with the DP to nystagmus]??
Does this sound right: Neck is not stiff [s/l with the DP to nystagmus]
Nystagmus is noted in the eyes, not neck.
Subject: Nystagmus is noted in the eyes, not neck.
x
that is true-but I do what who signs paychecks SM
Subject: that is true-but I do what who signs paychecks SM
You are right but I do what the signers of the paychecks want me to do......
mild edema and stiffness? neuritis and stiffness? nm
Subject: mild edema and stiffness? neuritis and stiffness? nm
QLDB shows acetylcysteine is used for acetaminophen poisoning.
Subject: QLDB shows acetylcysteine is used for acetaminophen poisoning.
physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
Subject: physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
d
There is neck dystonia (neurologic condition affecting the muscles of the neck)?
Subject: There is neck dystonia (neurologic condition affecting the muscles of the neck)?
how about stiffness???
Subject: how about stiffness???
x
morning stiffness sm
Subject: morning stiffness sm
Could it be remarkable for extensive morning stiffness? Just because that's what I have!!
One meaning is stiffness after prolonged activity -- sm
Subject: One meaning is stiffness after prolonged activity -- sm
the other meanings can be found in a simple Google search.
s/l "go long actio" stiffness
Subject: s/l "go long actio" stiffness
She did not describe s/l "go long actio" stiffness characteristics of PMR or symptoms of s/l "vast oniomyelitis."
Apokyn? used for treating loss of control of body movements such as muscle stiffness, slow movement
Subject: Apokyn? used for treating loss of control of body movements such as muscle stiffness, slow movements, or trouble moving associated with advanced Parkinson disease???
nystagmus
Subject: nystagmus
This is not the first time I have been stumped by this word and I failed to list it for quick look up. The term is possibly "gaze of OPEN nystagmus" Can anyone verify that for me?
nystagmus - again
Subject: nystagmus - again
I'm new at this message board so perhaps I should have chosen "Quick Reply"
S/L MIL-IAS nystagmus???
Subject: S/L MIL-IAS nystagmus???
 It sounds like the doctor says MIL-IAS nystagmus were my blank is can't verify any suggestions?---. In general, the patient is a very pleasant 60-year-old white female in no apparent distress. Pupils are equal and reactive to light bilaterally. Extraocular movements are intact. ___ patients oropharynx which appears to be within normal limits.
nystagmus /nm
Subject: nystagmus /nm
nystagmus
Subject: nystagmus
DB to nystagmus?
Subject: DB to nystagmus?
I can't tell what this guy is saying! The first sentence...Neck was not stiff....is very clear. Can't tell if a period goes after stiff because then I hear jumbled words something about...to the stagmus...but stagmus isn't a real word.
Looking around there is stuff about stiff neck and nystagmus.
Does anyone have a suggestion as to what this guy might be saying. It sound somewhat like the sentence below...what would DB possible be?
Neck was not stiff as a DB to nystagmus
I'm stumped.
without nystagmus or lid lag? sm
Subject: without nystagmus or lid lag? sm
or without (ocular) stare or lid lag?
DP nystagmus
Subject: DP nystagmus
Hard to hear, do either of these sound right?
There is a DP to the nystagmus.
There is a DP to nystagmus.
Nystagmus?
Subject: Nystagmus?
Nystagmus? Can you kind of sound it out? That would help a lotl
Nystagmus
Subject: Nystagmus
Continuing to listen, maybe she is saying nystagmus (ny instead of no at the beginning of the word). I will try that and flag it.
TP to the nystagmus.
Subject: TP to the nystagmus.
Does this make sense and can anyone tell me what TP stands for? or is it DP. I can't seem to find anything on this.
vestibular nystagmus
Subject: vestibular nystagmus
There's also a vestibular nystagmus, occurs when inner ear is irritated or diseased.
Negative nystagmus?nm
Subject: Negative nystagmus?nm
"a few beats of nystagmus..." ? nm
Subject: "a few beats of nystagmus..." ? nm
doc is slurring s/l fastigal nystagmus.
Subject: doc is slurring s/l fastigal nystagmus.
directional preponderance (DP) to nystagmus
Subject: directional preponderance (DP) to nystagmus
Left beating nystagmus?
Subject: Left beating nystagmus?
Thanks everyone!! Possibly downbeating nystagmus
Subject: Thanks everyone!! Possibly downbeating nystagmus
possibly gaze-evoked nystagmus.
Subject: possibly gaze-evoked nystagmus.
x
There is a cardinal field's test for nystagmus.
Subject: There is a cardinal field's test for nystagmus.
Nystagmus is correct. Intention tremor is the other. sm
Subject: Nystagmus is correct. Intention tremor is the other. sm
A tremor which arises or which is intensified when a voluntary, coordinated movement is attempted.
s/l Tree-mex. Pt has morning stiffness and migraines. Pt takes Imitrex and s/l Tree-mex. TIA
Subject: s/l Tree-mex. Pt has morning stiffness and migraines. Pt takes Imitrex and s/l Tree-mex. TIA
alcohol use
Subject: alcohol use
Is the correct abbreviation ATOH?
TIA
Tina
alcohol
Subject: alcohol
ETOH.
ER Trauma MVA. Does anyone know what alcohol KZP is? sm
Subject: ER Trauma MVA. Does anyone know what alcohol KZP is? sm
Second diagnosis is: ALCOHOL ABUSE. The patient will be resuscitated overnight and started on alcohol s/l "KZP" in the a.m.
ALCOHOL TOPIAN?
Subject: ALCOHOL TOPIAN?
I was doing my research for a couple last words on a report. The doctor strongly suggested he abstain from alcohol s/l topian and try to elicit the cooperation of his family.
she is given s/l LIGHTERDERM patches for her chronic pain.
I need to get these back today.
All help would be appreciated. Thank you so much.
Would a pt with alcohol withdrawal be placed on a
Subject: Would a pt with alcohol withdrawal be placed on a
s/l Librium taper?
pt with alcohol withdrawal
Subject: pt with alcohol withdrawal
This was presumed secondary to s/l Bowmars depression __________due to alcohol use.
There was no evidence of ___________ITTPT____or DIC_____.
Thanks
Perhaps ethyl alcohol? -nm
Subject: Perhaps ethyl alcohol? -nm
alcohol insults
Subject: alcohol insults
ok I got further in the report and found new information. they were exposed to alcohol as a fetus...so it must be insults-of alcohol. this makes sense, thank you.
alcohol protocol
Subject: alcohol protocol
doc is saying "Concerning the patient’s alcohol use, the patient will be put on a s/l Was/Weiss/Wise protocol with Ativan for high Was/Weiss/Wise score."
alcohol vs. beer
Subject: alcohol vs. beer
Is beer no longer considered alcohol?? This amused me...
SUBSTANCE: Tobacco abuse. She denies any alcohol. She drinks beer. She states 1-2 beers about three times per week. Has done so for four or five years now. Denies any illicit drug use.
She didn't even hesitate between those statements... haha.
alcohol level of 108?
the doctor dictates he has an alcohol level of 108 but that makes no sense to me and I can't reference that anywhere. Should I flag it? Thanks.
iodine and alcohol prep
Subject: iodine and alcohol prep
Iodine and Alcohol prep is the first thing I can think of.
Drug s/l at one or at 1 for alcohol withdrawal. It is not B1. Thanks!
Subject: Drug s/l at one or at 1 for alcohol withdrawal. It is not B1. Thanks!
Campral comes in 333 mg for alcohol abuse. nm
Subject: Campral comes in 333 mg for alcohol abuse. nm
Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab MTs out there?
Subject: Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab MTs out there?
I just started a job typing for a drug and alcohol rehab center. I am unfamiliar with a lot of this terminology and was wondering if there was anyone out there who is doing a similar account and would be willing to share their knowledge with me. Thanks.
maybe ethanol alcohol? that's redundant tho
Subject: maybe ethanol alcohol? that's redundant tho
x
|
