define pruritis
~ itching of the skin
define macules
~ flat discolored spots on the skin surface
define PPD
~ purified protein derivative
define subungual hematoma
~ collection of blood beneath a nail resulting from trauma
define paresis
~ partial or incomplete paralysis
what are some sym...
8. usher patient out of exam room and direct them toward the front to collect
discharge papers
what does the black flag signify?
✓✓~ a patient workup is required
what are the 2 main functions of the treatment window?
✓✓~ 1. healthy lifestyles document
2. to make prescriptions for all medications being sent to the pharmacy
,what should the scribe include when presenting the patient case to the provider?
✓✓~ 1. demographic information
2. chief complaint with onset
3. all positive, abnormal findings/symptoms that accompany the chief complaint
4. important relevant negative findings
5. relevant supplemental findings
what are the 4 key elements of the preventive medicine section?
✓✓~ 1. encounter/visit specific instructions
2. diagnosis specific instructions
3. provider specific instructions
4. standardized, generic information instructions
what should be done before the provider leaves the room?
✓✓~ 1. a) verify the diagnosis
1. b) verify primary diagnosis (if multiple)
2. a) verify all prescriptions sent to pharmacy and/or given in house
2. b) show drug test alert if not shown before
3. verify all post-diagnostic orders
4. verify the E&M code
, what does the blue flag signify?
✓✓~ a medical scribe is in the room
what are the 6 tests of the standard STD panel?
✓✓~ 1. syphilis
2. hepatitis b
3. hepatitis c
4. trichomoniasis
5. gonorrhea
6. chlamydia
what are the 2 HPIs of a MVA patient?
✓✓~ 1. chief complaint
2. MVA/No fault
what does the red flag signify?
✓✓~ the next room the provider should go into
for what complaints/symptoms should the scribe initiate each of the scribe-initiated
procedures?
✓✓~ 1. sore throat --- rapid strep
2. flu-like symptoms --- rapid flu
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