Question

Ryan frequently has intense headaches. Ryan’s doctor documents his consultation as “Dx: mild migraine; Rx: acetaminophen 250 mg 2x day pc. ” What does this phrase mean?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dx: mild migraine - diagnosis

Rx: acetaminophen 250mg two times a day after food - Medical prescription

Explanation:

   Diagnosis is the process that uses the specialist to examine a disease or clinical picture to reach a conclusion. Is the part of medical consultation, or medical care, aimed at identifying a possible disease.

   Prescription is defined as the prescription of a medicine,  containing guidance for use by a patient, made by a legally qualified professional. Medical prescription is the conclusion of the procedures of a medical act, which involves consultation and diagnosis of the patient.

Answer 2

The phrase means the following

Diagnosis: mild migraine; Prescription: acetaminophen 250mg two times a day after meals.