Medical Terms
Read the following script: Tylenol PO TID PRN for 30d
Take Drug X by mouth, three times a day as needed for 30 days
What is a DEXA scan used for?
To measure bone density in order to detect Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Which medication do we typically pair up with Folic Acid?
MTX
How often is a pt able to receive a steroid injection?
3 months
What does the following abbreviation mean?
CC
Chief Complaint
If the pt does not have any allergies, what do you put in the "Allergy List" section
NKA
These routine labs are drawn to monitor patients on DMARD medications
CRP, CMP, CBC
How much are the following self-pay rates?
New pt:
Follow up visit:
(1) Lab:
New pt: $150
Follow up visit: $75
(1) Lab: $25
Instrument used to measure blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer
These labs are used to determine if a patient is able to start biologic medications
TB & HEP panel:
TB, Hep B, Hep B Core, Hep C
What is our infusion company called? What state are they out of?
Healix, Texas
What is the stage before Osteoporosis called? Is it reversable?
Osteopenia, & yes
If the provider orders a TMPT which medication are they looking to start?
Azathioprine
What is ONE kind of Visco knee injection that we offer?
Euflexxa
Orthovisc
Synvisc
Monovisc
Pt has a high glucose. Which of the pt physicians would we need to contact?
Hint: not the PCP.
Endocrinologist
Name 10 biologic medications (oral or injectable)
Any 10 biologics
What is Nick's favorite lunch?
Nicky G's, BBQ, Let's Do Lunch