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Index P

PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) 90, 171
Pacemakers 897
Paclitaxel 720t
in breast cancer 1227t
Paget's disease
of bone 480-483, 485t
of nipple 1217
Pain 383-396
in abdominal aortic aneurysm 935
in angina pectoris 855
anorectal 1079
in aortic dissection 939
in appendicitis 1123
in cancer 718t
in celiac axis obstruction 1119
chronic 384, 385
classification of 385t
diagnosis of 387f
in diverticulosis 1054, 1055t
in dying patient 116, 140
ear 1333-1334
in gallstones 1125
in gastric volvulus 1050
headache (see Headache)
heel 549t, 554-555
intensity of 387, 387f
in intestinal tract obstruction 1114
management of 387-396 (see also Analgesia)
     acupuncture in 278
     adjuvant analgesics in 390, 394t
     in cancer 722
     cold therapy in 276
     drugs for 388
     in dying patient 140
     heat therapy in 274-276
     massage in 278
     NSAIDs in 386t, 389-390
     nursing care in 262-264
     opioids in 387t, 390-393
     postoperative 262-264
     regional anesthesia for 263
     in rehabilitation 274-278
     resources on 1416-1417
     traction in 277-278
     transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in 277
in mesenteric ischemia 1118
mixed or unspecified 385t
in multiple myeloma 734
in muscular disorders 512, 513
neck 1350
neuropathic 384, 385, 385t, 394t-395t
     in foot 555-557
nociceptive 385t
occipital 1350
in osteoarthritis 490
in pancreatic cancer 1148
in peptic ulcer disease 1043-1044
in peripheral atherosclerosis 915-916
postoperative 250, 262-264
     epidural infusion for 264
     after knee surgery 263
     after leg amputation 286
     after limb surgery 263
in pressue sores 1271
in prostatitis 1188
psychologically mediated 385t
quality of life and 113
scales for 387, 387f
in trigeminal neuralgia 1350
Palate, myoclonus of, tinnitus and 1330t
Palliative care 140, 723 (see also Dying patient)
Palmar fibromatosis 539-540
Palsy
cranial nerve 1311-1312
pseudobulbar, dysphagia in 1031
Pamidronate
in cancer pain management 722
in hypercalcemia 579-580
in osteoporosis 479-480
in Paget's disease of bone 485t
Pancreas
age-related changes in 1003, 1095-1096
bleeding from 1111
calcifications of 1103
cancer of
cysts of 1132-1133
disorders of 1130-1133
gastrinoma of 1048-1049
inflammation of (see Pancreatitis)
insufficiency of 1096, 1098t, 1103-1104
peptic ulcer penetration of 1044
trauma to 1130-1131
tumors of 1145-1148, 1146t
     bile duct obstruction by 1012
Pancreatic duct
endoscopic retrograde cannulation of 1103-1104
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography of 1011-1013
Pancreaticojejunostomy 1132
Pancreatitis 1127, 1131-1132
diabetes mellitus and 625-626
gallstones and 1131
Pancreatoduodenectomy 1147
Pancreatolithiasis 1132
Pancreolauryl test 1103
Pangastritis 1041-1042
Panic disorder 326
Pao2 (partial pressure of arterial oxygen)
age-related changes in 756
in pulmonary embolism 776
in respiratory failure 788
Papanicolaou (Pap) test 35, 48t, 718t, 1192, 1206
Papillary muscle, rupture of 861
Paraesophageal hernia 1120-1121
Paraffin bath therapy 275
Paraganglioma 1340-1341
Parainfluenza viruses 759
Paralysis agitans (see also Parkinsonism)
Paranasal sinuses, infection of 1347-1348
Paranoid reactions 330
Paraphrenia 330-331, 347-348
Paraproteinemia 1358-1359
Parasitic infection
cholangitis and 1126-1127
cutaneous 1246t
malabsorption with 1100t, 1103
Parasomnias 459-460
Parathyroid glands, adenoma of 578, 580
Parathyroid hormone
blood 575, 1384t
in calcium metabolism 572-573
in hypercalcemia 578
immunoreactive 1384t
magnesium effects on 583
in osteoporosis 480
Parenteral nutrition
in malabsorption syndromes 1104
in malnutrition 601-602, 602t
Parietal cells, antibodies to 1041
Parkinson's disease 432-441
Parkinsonism 433
adverse drug interactions with 67t
dementia in 435
gait abnormalities in 205-206, 433
Lewy bodies in 368
multiple system atrophy in 442
progressive supranuclear palsy in 441-442
resources on 1417
secondary 444t
sexual function and 1161
sleep disorders in 440
treatment of 71, 436-441, 449t
Paroxetine 72
in generalized anxiety disorder 324
in posttraumatic stress disorder 327
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia 886t, 889 (see also Arrhythmias)
Patient history 24-30
drug review in 26
in elder abuse 150, 152
functional review in 30
medical review in 25-26
mental health review in 29-30
nutrition review in 26
preoperative 242-243
sexual 1157, 1174-1176
social review in 30-31
spiritual 148
Patient's Bill of Rights 129t
PCA (see Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty)
Pediculosis 1246t
Pefloxacin 1372t
Pelger-Huët nuclear anomaly 741
Pelvic examination 35, 1192
in urinary incontinence 974
Pelvic support disorders 1194-1200, 1196f, 1197f, 1198f, 1199f
Pelvis, fracture of 229-230
Pemphigoid
bullous 1256-1257
Pemphigus vulgaris 1257-1258
Penbutolol 843t
Penetrating artery disease 411-413, 412t
Penicillamine
in rheumatoid arthritis 503
sexual function and 1163t
in systemic sclerosis 506
Penicillin 1366, 1367t-1368t
in infective endocarditis 883t
methotrexate interaction with 68t
Penis
brachial artery pressure index of 1169
cancer of 1190-1191
condylomata of 1190
disorders of 1189-1191, 1189t
erection of 1166 (see also Erectile dysfunction)
     sustained (priapism) 1170, 1190
inflammation of 1189-1190, 1189t
nocturnal tumescence of 1169-1170
prosthetic 1171
vascular surgery on 1171
adverse effects of 64t
aging effect on 60t
Pentoxifylline 918
Peptic ulcer disease 1042-1047
adverse drug interactions with 67t
bleeding in 1110
clinical presentation of 39-40
NSAIDs and 1043
in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 1048
Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty 949-950
in aortic valve stenosis 867
Percutaneous coronary interventions 944-947, 945t
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy 1008
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty 944-947
after myocardial infarction 863t
in myocardial infarction 860-861
in peripheral atherosclerosis 919
Pereyra procedure 978
Pergolide 440
Perhexiline, sexual function and 1164t
Perindopril
in hypertension 842t
Periodic limb movement disorder 459-460
Periodontal disease 1015-1017
Perioperative care 248-255
Peripheral nerves
age-related changes in 383
Peripheral vascular disease
adverse drug interactions with 67t
arterial 915-923, 921t
foot symptoms and 556
venous 923-932
Peripheral vascular resistance 816t
in hypertension 821-822
Peritoneal dialysis 962, 963
Peritoneum
inflammation of 1057, 1063
     in mesenteric ischemia 1118
tumors of 1152-1153
Permethrin 1246t
Pernicious anemia 685, 1041
Perphenazine
adverse effects of 64t
Personality 308-309
in dementia 359
Pessary 977, 1199, 1199f
Peyronie's disease
sexual activity and 1161, 1167
pH
disorders of 584-588, 585t
esophageal, in gastroesophageal reflux disease 1040
normal 584
stool 1090
Phalen's maneuver 541
Phantom limb 286-287
Pharmacist 83-86
of geriatric interdisciplinary team 76t
practice settings of 84-86
Pharmacodynamics 59-62, 60t
Pharmacokinetics 56-59
Pharmacologic stress testing 825t, 827t, 828-829
Pharmacology 54-74, 55t (see also Drugs)
Pharmacotherapy 63-74, 64t-66t
Pharynx, Zenker's diverticulum of 1036-1037
     dysphagia with 1032
Phenelzine, sexual function and 1164t
Phenobarbital, isoniazid interaction with 1375t
Phenothiazines (see also specific drugs)
diuretic interaction with 69t
sexual function and 1163t, 1164t
Phenoxybenzamine, sexual function and 1164t
Phenoxymethyl penicillin 1367t
Phentolamine, sexual function and 1164t
Phenylbutazone, adverse effects of 64t
Phenylephrine
aging effect on 60t
in priapism 1190
Phenylpropanolamine 978
Phenytoin 888t
drug interactions with 68t, 1373t-1375t
in pain management 394t
in trigeminal neuralgia 1350
Philadelphia chromosome 703, 705f
Phlebotomy
in hemochromatosis 1073
in polycythemia vera 710
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens 924-925, 926
Phobic disorders 327, 347
Phosphate 580
age-related change in 1384t
decrease in (hypophosphatemia) 581-582
     osteomalacia with 484
in hypercalcemia treatment 579
in hypocalcemia 574
increase in (hyperphosphatemia) 582
     in chronic renal failure 964
in osteomalacia 485-486
Phosphate-binding agents 962, 964
Photoaging 1236-1238
Phototherapy 1250, 1255
Phthirus pubis infestation 1246t
Physical examination 31-38
in delirium 353
disease presentations at 38-40
in elder abuse 152-153, 153t
mental status evaluation in 38
nutritional status evaluation in 38
Physical restraints 100
Physical therapy 269-273, 270t, 271f, 272t, 274f (see also Occupational therapy; Rehabilitation)
in hip fracture 283-284
in leg amputation 284-285
in parkinsonism 437
in stroke 280-283
Physician
of geriatric interdisciplinary team 76t
in home health care 87-88
multiple 53
to nursing home 107
Pick's disease 367
Pilocarpine
in glaucoma 1300t
in xerostomia 1029
Pindolol 842t
Pinguecula 1313-1314, 1314f
Pinna
benign lesions of 1342
cancer of 1342-1343
Pioglitazone 73, 633, 635t
Pipemidic acid 1372t
Piperacillin 1368t
in infective endocarditis 884t
Piroxicam 386t, 492t
Plantar fasciosis (fasciitis) 554
Plantar nerve entrapment 547t
Plaque(s), senile 381
Plasma cell tumor 733
Plasmapheresis 523
Plastic surgery 240-241
Platelet(s)
age-related changes in 673
in fibrinolytic agent--related hemorrhage 701
inhibitors of 701-702
Platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex inhibitors
in acute coronary syndromes 702
in ischemic stroke 411
Plethysmography 925
Pleural effusion 773
Plicamycin 737
Pneumatic compression boots 926
Pneumococcal vaccine 761, 1358, 1360t, 1365-1366
Pneumonia 758-762, 762t
clinical presentation of 39
eosinophilic 796t
mortality rates for 12, 13t, 14f
pneumococcal 758, 762t
     prevention of 49t
in respiratory failure 788
viral 759
Pneumonitis
aspiration 796t
hypersensitivity 795t
Pao2 (partial pressure of oxygen)
in respiratory failure 788
Podagra 495
Polyarteritis nodosa 509-510
Polycythemia, testosterone therapy and 1174
Polycythemia vera 708-711, 709t
vs. primary thrombocythemia 707
Polydipsia
primary 564, 565t
Polymyalgia rheumatica 506-509
Polymyositis 517t, 526-527
Polymyxin B 1371t
Polyp(s)
colonic 1009, 1140-1141
gallbladder 1128
gastric 1136
nasal 1344, 1345
small-intestine 1139
Polypectomy 1141
Polypharmacy 56
Polysomnography 453
Polythiazide
in hypertension 839t
Pons, hemorrhage in 421t
Popliteal artery aneurysm 937-938
Popliteal cyst 926
Popliteal pulse 917
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), in respiratory failure 791-792
Positron emission tomography
in cardiovascular disorders 831
Postherpetic neuralgia 1018
Postoperative care 250-255
Postphlebitic syndrome 694, 924, 930
Posttraumatic stress disorder 322
Postural instability 181-195 (see also Dizziness)
Posture
in parkinsonism 435
walking 205
Posturography, in dizziness 189, 194
Potassium
decrease in (hypokalemia) 568-570, 569t
     myopathy and 531-532
increase in (hyperkalemia) 570-571, 570t
     age-related increase in 954
     in renal failure 962
metabolism of 568-571, 569t, 570t
postoperative 253
Potassium channel blockers 888t
Potassium chloride, in hypokalemia 569-570
Potassium iodide, in hyperthyroidism 652
Potassium phosphate, in hypercalcemia 737
Potassium-sparing diuretics
in hypertension 839t
Powders 1244t
Power of attorney for health care 135
PPD (purified protein derivative) test 765
Pramlintide 636
Pramipexole 440, 449t
Pravastatin 617, 618t-620t, 621
Praxis 349
Prazosin
aging effect on 60t
in bladder outlet obstruction 979
in hypertension 842t
sexual function and 1164t
Precipitancy, urinary 971
Prednisone (see also Corticosteroids)
in bullous pemphigoid 1256-1257
in chronic leukemia 732
in Crohn's disease 1064t, 1065
in dermatomyositis 525-526
in Eaton-Lambert syndrome 523
in giant cell arteritis 509
in Hodgkin's disease 747t
in hypercalcemia 579
in idiopathic autoimmune hemolysis 681
in inclusion body myositis 524
in multiple myeloma 736
in myasthenia gravis 522
in myelofibrosis 713
in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 752t
in pemphigus vulgaris 1258
in polymyalgia rheumatica 509
in rheumatoid arthritis 502
in ulcerative colitis 1060-1061, 1061t
Pregabalin 393
Pregnenolone 656
Preload 816t
Preoperative evaluation 242-248, 244t, 246t, 247t, 248t
Presbycusis 1317, 1317
(see also Hearing, loss of)
Presbyesophagus 1001
Presbyopia 32, 1288, 1289
cataract-related correction of 1294
Pressure sores 1261-1276
classification of 1265t-1266t
in dying patient 120
fractures and 221
during hospitalization 101-102
monitoring of 1271
nutritional support in 1270-1271
prevention of 1264, 1268t
risk factors for 1262-1264, 1265t, 1267f
sites of 1263f
stages of 1262, 1262t
treatment of 1264, 1268t, 1272t
Presyncope 181
Prevention
of accidents 52
of Alzheimer's disease 367
of cancer 716
of caries 1014
of deep vein thrombosis 926-928
disease 46-54, 47t, 48t, 49t, 51t
     annual examination for 47-48, 47t
     caregiver role in 49
     exercise for 48t
     lifestyle for 49t
     nutrition for 48t
of falls 52, 200, 201t-203t, 296
of frailty 48t, 52
of heatstroke 661
of hypothermia 663
of iatrogenic complications 53-54
of influenza 769-770
of malnutrition 47t
of photoaging 1238
of pneumococcal pneumonia 761
of pressure sores 1264, 1268t, 1269t
of psychosocial problems 54
of pulmonary embolism 778
of tuberculosis 766
Priapism 1190
alprostadil-associated 1170
Privacy 131
Privilege
doctrine of 133
therapeutic 133
Probenecid
in gout 496
methotrexate interaction with 68t
Probucol 619t, 622
Procainamide 888t
antinuclear antibodies with 504
clearance of 887
Procarbazine
in Hodgkin's disease 747t
in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 752t
Procidentia 1079-1080, 1195, 1197f, 1200
Proctalgia fugax 1079
Proctocolectomy
in Crohn's disease 1065
in ulcerative colitis 1062
Proctography, defecating 1083
Progeria 8
Progestins
in breast cancer 1226t
in endometrial hyperplasia 1216
postmenopausal 1214, 1216-1217
Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) 90, 171
Progressive supranuclear palsy 441-442
parkinsonism in 444t
Prolapse
of rectum 1195, 1196f, 1200
of urethra 1200
of uterus 1195, 1197
of vagina 1195, 1197f, 1200
Promethazine, adverse effects of 64t
Propafenone 888t
Propanolol
in hypertension 843t
Propantheline
adverse effects of 65t
in detrusor overactivity 977t
Propantheline bromide 1055t
Propoxyphene 390
adverse effects of 64t
Propranolol 888t
aging effect on 60t
in hypertension 842t
sexual function and 1164t
in stable angina 856
in thyroid storm 652
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation 271-272
Propylthiouracil 652
Prostaglandin(s)
analogs of, in glaucoma 1300t
E1, intracavernosal injection of 1169, 1170
gastric 1043
Prostamides 1300t
Prostatectomy
in benign prostatic hyperplasia 1182-1183
in bladder outlet obstruction 979
in prostate cancer 1185
sexual activity after 1162
Prostate gland
adverse drug interactions with 67t
benign hyperplasia of 1179-1183, 1181t
     urinary incontinence and 972, 979
biopsy of 1184
cancer of 1183-1186, 1185t
     PSA testing for (see Prostate-specific antigen)
     resources on 1412
     screening for 48t, 716-717, 718t
disorders of 1179-1189, 1181t, 1185t, 1187t
inflammation of (see Prostatitis)
resources on 1416
stenting of 1182
transurethral ablation of 1182
transurethral incision of, in benign hyperplasia 1183
transurethral resection (TURP) of
     in benign hyperplasia 1183
     in bladder outlet obstruction 979
     hyponatremia after 253
     sexual function after 1162
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) 48t, 716-717, 718t
age-related changes in 1384t, 1385
in benign prostatic hyperplasia 1180
for cancer screening 47t
finasteride effect on 1182
in prostate cancer 1183, 1184
testosterone effects on 655, 1174
Prostatitis 1186-1189, 1187t
sexual activity and 1160
Prosthetic devices
cardiovascular 947-949
dental 1016
leg 285-286
penile 1171
Protamine sulfate 698
Protein
hepatic metabolism of 1004
postoperative 254
restriction of, in chronic renal failure 963
Protein C
deficiency of 691
resistance to 690
in venous thrombosis 923-924, 930
Protein:creatinine ratios 1385
Protein-energy undernutrition 595-603 (see also Malnutrition)
Protein S deficiency 691
Proteinuria 1385
Prothrombin time 700
Proton pump inhibitors (see also specific drugs)
in gastroesophageal reflux disease 1040
in peptic ulcer disease 1046
Pruritus 1245
of anus (pruritus ani) 1073-1074
in chronic renal failure 964
with gold therapy 503
in pancreatic cancer 1148
in polycythemia vera 710-711
PSA (see Prostate-specific antigen)
Pseudoachalasia 1035
Pseudobulbar palsy 1031
Pseudoclaudication 205
Pseudocyst, pancreatic 1132-1133
Pseudodementia 308, 319t, 345
Pseudofractures 484
Pseudogout 496-497
Pseudohypertension 32, 823, 836
Pseudohyponatremia 565
Pseudohypoparathyroidism 575
Pseudomembranous colitis 254
Pseudomonas infection
in endocarditis 884t
treatment of 1368t-1372t
Pseudoptosis 32, 1310
Psoralens plus ultraviolet A (PUVA)
in dermatitis 1250
in psoriasis 1255
Psoriasis 1254-1255
Psychiatric disorders 310-340 (see also specific disorders)
aging and 307-310
assessment for 29-30, 43-44
cognition and 308
in dementia 371-377, 376t
drugs for (see Psychoactive drugs)
in irritable bowel syndrome 1070
medical illness--associated 321
physical health effects of 309-310
resources on 1417
urinary incontinence with 966
Psychoactive drugs 71-73 (see also specific drugs)
aging effects on 60t-61t
in delirium 356
fall risk and 197t
hepatic metabolism of 58t
Psychogeriatric Dependency Rating Scale 345t, 350
Psychosis 329-333
in dementia 359, 373-374
hearing impairment and 309
in intensive care unit 251
Psychosocial care
day programs for 92
in pulmonary rehabilitation 809
Psychotherapy
in depression 319-320
in generalized anxiety 326
in panic disorder 327
Psychotropics (see Psychoactive drugs)
Psyllium 1091t
Pterygium 1313-1314, 1314f
Ptosis 1310
Pubic ramus, fractures of 229-230
Pubovaginal sling 978
Pudendal neuropathy 1093
Pulmonary compliance 753-754
Pulmonary edema
in acute mitral regurgitation 874
in respiratory failure 788
Pulmonary embolism 695t, 771-778
anticoagulation for 697
deep vein thrombosis and 924, 929
estrogen replacement therapy and 1215
fractures and 215-216
pretest probability of 773-774
prognosis for 776-777
Pulmonary fibrosis 794t
Pulmonary hypertension 877
chest x-ray in 829
Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis 796t
Pulmonary rehabilitation 806-809
Pulmonic valve regurgitation 877
Pulse oximetry 249
Pulses
in carotid artery atherosclerosis 406t
in peripheral atherosclerosis 916-917
in physical examination 31
Pulsus bisferiens 870
Pulsus paradoxus 788
Pupils
age-related changes in 1287
Purpura 1237
Pustular psoriasis 1254
Putamen, hemorrhage in 421t
Pyelonephritis 985
Pyrazinamide 766-767
Pyridostigmine bromide 521
Pyridoxine 591
blood, age-related change in 1384t
drug interactions with 589t
in myelodysplastic syndromes 742
in sideroblastic anemia 684
in tuberculosis 767
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