Challenge Tests Panel

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Prick/ID/Challenge Test Panel

You can document the test result in the Prick/ID/Challenge Test panel on the Testing - Allergy template. The Prick/ID/Challenge Test panel enables you to order and document the results of the following tests: Prick ID Challenge You can place the order on the Allergy Orders template. Prick/ID/Challenge Test panel After placing the orders, the Results section displays the first group of 20 allergens ordered. You can enter the test results in the Results section. Results section Orders Allergy Tests on the Testing - Allergy Template You can order for Prick, ID, and Challenge tests in the Prick/ID/Challenge Test panel. Document the Administration Details for Allergy Testing You can document the administration details for the Prick, ID, or Challenge allergy tests in the Results section of the Prick/ID/Challenge panel. Document Prick, ID, and Challenge Test Results You can document interpretations for Prick, ID, and Challenge allergy tests in the Results section of the Prick/ID/Challenge pan

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Provider Workflow for Allergy Testing

You can review the patient's medical summary details on the Home Page template and then proceed to the SOAP and Finalize templates. The provider workflow for allergy testing typically involves: Reviewing the data documented by the intake staff to obtain an overview of the patient's condition as well as updating and providing additional information as needed. Evaluating and interpreting the allergy tests performed. Place additional orders, as needed. Finalize the patient visit. Enter the Prick/ID/Challenge Results The Prick/ID/Challenge Test panel enables providers to review and enter results for the patient's Prick, ID, and Challenge tests. Challenge Testing Evaluation Record Allergen Specific IgE Test Results You can review and enter Allergen Specific IgE test results in the Orders panel. Parent topic: Allergy Testing Workflow

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Perform a Skin, Oral, or Medication Challenge Test

You can perform a skin, oral, or medication challenge test for a patient in the Challenge Tests panel. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR. On the Testing - Allergy template, expand the Challenge Tests panel. After entering baseline vital signs for the challenge test, administer the first dose of the test. To document the allergen administration time, do one of the following: To record the current time, select the stopwatch icon for the Time field under Administration. To enter a different time, select the drop-down arrow for the Time field and use the Time Entry window to enter the time. Select the drop-down arrow for the Amount field to enter the amount of allergen administered. Select the blank field next to the Amount field and select the measure of the amount administered. Select Add. Note: Each entry appears at the top of the grid, below the baseline values, for easy comparison to the baseline values. Parent topic: Challenge Tests Panel

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Perform an Exercise (Treadmill) Test

You can perform a treadmill test to determine how well a response of a patient's heart during a physical activity. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR. On the Testing - Allergy template, expand the Challenge Tests panel. After entering baseline vital signs, administer the first does of the test. To record the exercise test, do one of the following: Select the stopwatch icon for the Time field under Administration to record the current time. To enter a different time, select the drop-down arrow for the Time field and use the Time Entry window to enter the time. Select the drop-down arrow for the Amount field to enter the number minutes for the test. Select the blank field next to the Amount field. NextGen® Enterprise EHR fills the field with minutes. Enter the Speed and Incline. Select Add. At the end of the waiting period defined by the test protocol, select the entry in the grid for the current test. Note: Each subsequently added entry appears at the top of the grid, just below the baseline

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Record Vital Signs for the Challenge Test

You can document the vital signs of a patient to perform the Challenge Tests. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR. Open the Testing - Allergy template and expand the Challenge Tests panel. To select the type of challenge test from the list, in Administration, select Type. A list appears showing the allergens that are ordered. Select the allergen. NextGen® Enterprise EHR fills the Type and Allergen fields automatically. To enter the time, do one of the following: Select the stopwatch icon for the Time field under Results to record the current time. Select the drop-down arrow for the Time field and use the Time Entry window to enter the time. Record the patient's vital signs details. To indicate that the recorded vital signs are the initial set, select the Baseline check box. Select Add. NextGen® Enterprise EHR adds the baseline vital signs to the grid and inserts a dashed line below the entry. The baseline entry remains at the top of the grid. Note: When the baseline vitals are added to the gr

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Record Challenge Test Results

You can record a challenge test result on the Testing - Allergy template. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR. On the Testing - Allergy template, expand the Challenge Tests panel. To enter the results, select the desired entry in the grid. NextGen® Enterprise EHR fills the fields above the grid with the data from the selected entry. In the Results section, do the following: Enter the time of the interpretation of the test. Enter the patient's vitals details. Select Reaction to select the reaction that best matches the patient's current state. Select the Interpretation field and select Positive or Negative from the list. Enter additional details in the Comments field. Select Update. NextGen® Enterprise EHR adds the data to the selected entry in the grid. Note: Each entry appears at the top of the grid, below the baseline values, for easy comparison to the baseline values. Parent topic: Challenge Tests Panel

Challenge Tests Panel

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Prick/ID/Challenge Test Panel

Provider Workflow for Allergy Testing

Perform a Skin, Oral, or Medication Challenge Test

Perform an Exercise (Treadmill) Test

Record Vital Signs for the Challenge Test

Record Challenge Test Results

Challenge Tests Panel

Prick/ID/Challenge Test Panel

Provider Workflow for Allergy Testing

Perform a Skin, Oral, or Medication Challenge Test

Perform an Exercise (Treadmill) Test

Record Vital Signs for the Challenge Test

Record Challenge Test Results