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GI exam - Too early!
Posted: Jun 25, 2013
During p/e, dr. says "abdomen is soft, distended with "capamedusa" present....
Could be tapa, kapa, Im duped.
always too early - gogo
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"Caput medusae" is the appearance of distended and engorged paraumbilical veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen...
Doing a report for a counseling and recovery center. Dr. says....
AIIMS exam showed mild involuntary movement of upper extremities and t____ assessment.
Is it AIMS exam or Ames exam. I am also unsure of the blank, it sounds like it starts with the letter T. Thank you Thank you in advance! ...
External exam, pupillary exam, and slitlamp examination of the anterior segment are normal both eyes intact, all tension is normal both eyes. Undilated funduscopic examination with a 90-diopter revealed a question of mild nerve s/l "fiber alla" edema. ...
Lasègue sign is negative bilaterally, flare sign negative bilaterally, Rayberg maneuver negative.
I cannot find flare, so not sure if it is flare or flair. Have no clue has to Rayberg maneuver. Thanks. ...
Slitlamp exam is normal. Intraocular pressure by tactile is normal. On dilated funduscopic exam, cup-to-disc ratio is 0.15 with sharp margins in both eyes (s/l maculo splat). Dilated funduscopic exam is within normal limits both eyes.
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...or are there pre-reqs? I've looked at the main ahdi website, I just wasn't sure if when they say that you have to "apply" if that means they will look at your experience and either accept or deny you or whether applying is simply a formality so they know you want to take the test.Also, if you've already taken the test, what were some of the toughest sections (for you personally)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ...
In the physical exam, the doctor says the following under the HEENT heading:
Pupils are pinpoint and nonreactive. Normal appearing sclera. TMs are clear with good light reflection. No s/l "battle sign". Normal nasal exam with no polyps.
Help if you can please. ...
I am ashamed to say that I took the RMT exam twice and failed the transcription part twice. I am horrified! So, here are my questions. Am I the only one or are there any others of you in my shoes and how did you study for the exam? What study tools did you use? ...
Hi, I'm just wondering how many people have taken the CPC exam with AAPC and passed on their first try? If so, do you have any tips? My coding class ended in May, but I am just now able to sit for the exam. I will take it Sept 9th. I'm reviewing all my homework assignments, studying the practice exams on the AAPC website to prepare for the actual exam.
I find myself so stressed out with worry and anxiety that it is hard to concentrate. I'm also job seeking for anything in t ...
I took coding as my wallet permitted payment and did not have any ICD 10 courses. prob know the answer to this question but asking anyway: Is the current CPA certification exam based on ICD 10 codes? Has anyone taken this year? ...
On a vaginal exam, is it common to refer to an area as a "kissing area"? It sounds like I am hearing " She has 2 kissing areas that are both erythematous and very raw and inflamed. "
Just wanting to double check. thanks for any help. ...
Patient has no adnexal mass. No s/l "balathal" mass, as well.
I've typed this only a few times before. Now my brain's fried and not helping me in the least. LOL
Thanks in advance :) ...
Cardiovascular system: Heart sounds regular. No murmurs. No gallops heard. s/l "percussed" respiratory sounds masking the heart sounds. Abdomen soft.
Patient with URI symptoms. Does this make sense in this context?
Thanks! ...
I am in the physical exam neck portion, but this statement could belong to another part following the neck exam, I just cannot get close enough on the word. Thank you!!
NECK: Jugular vein pressure and carotids normal. Patient does have a bilateral s/l ath-ro-SIT-a-lus. CARDIOVASCULAR: Apex beat not displaced. Heart sounds normal.
So the s/l word may be long to the cardiac exam that follows.
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I have never run across this. Any ideas? Thank you.
He is concrete in his thinking, is goal-directed, but many of his goals are irrational, based on his history. ORIENTATIONAL ABILITY?? : His memory appears intact. ...
I despise even doing it at all but I want out of this place and I think having it will help my chances of finding a different job. Do you have to be Tier 3 or is that not even a consideration to ADHI?
On that note, are there any Tier 2's here who have their CMT? Do you actually get that so-called extra incentive at MQ for being one? I know some other companies offer an incentive. ...
Cranial nerves intact. Motor power symmetrical. Normal gait. Negative Romberg's test. Normal cerebellar testing without dysmetria and dysdiadochokinesia.
Doc says "template neurologic normal. Cranial nerves intact except for the hearing loss" What part of this template would you take out.
This is a new doc for me. Thanks ...