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Tachycardia 885-895, 886t, 888t
atrial (supraventricular) 889-892
     with block 889
     multifocal 889
     paroxysmal 886t, 889
in cardiomyopathy 912
in hyperthyroidism 648
narrow RS 889-892
in sick sinus syndrome 899
supraventricular 889-892
ventricular 886t, 893-895
Tags, skin 1242t
Tai chi 304
Tamoxifen 720t-721t
in breast cancer prevention 1220
in breast cancer treatment 1225, 1226t
Tamsulosin
in benign prostatic hyperplasia 1182
in bladder outlet obstruction 979
Tapeworm infection 1129
Tardive akathisia 447
Tardive dyskinesia 447
Tarsal tunnel syndrome 555-556
Taste
age-related changes in 1000
disturbances of 1025-1027, 1026t
loss of 1347
Taxanes 720t
in breast cancer 1227t
Tazarotene 1238
Tazobactam 1367t
Tears
absence of 1312-1313
     in Sjögren's syndrome 505
age-related changes in 1288-1289
excess of 1313
Tear breakup test 1312-1313
Technetium-99m sestamibi 829
Teeth
age-related changes in 1000
anatomy of 1014f
caries of 1013-1015
false (see Dentures)
hygiene for 1015
loss of 1015
periodontal disease of 1015-1017
resources on 1413
Teicoplanin 1375t
Telangiectasia, in rosacea 1248, 1249
Telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 1326-1327
Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status 345t, 349-350
Telithromycin 1369t
Telmisartan
in hypertension 842t
Telomeres 5
Temazepam
adverse effects of 65t
aging effect on 61t
in insomnia 457t
Temperature (see also Fever)
age-related changes in 659-660
centigrade-fahrenheit equivalents for 1387
decrease in (hypothermia) 659-663, 664t
increase in (hyperthermia) 659-663, 661t
intraoperative 249, 262
in physical examination 31
postoperative 252
Temporal (giant cell) arteritis 506-509
Temporal artery, biopsy of 508
Temporal bone
osteomyelitis of 1335-1336
Temporomandibular joint 1024f
disorders of 1024
in physical examination 33-34
Tendinitis 543
Tendonosis
tibialis posterior 547t
Tendons
of hand 543-544
inflammation of (see Tendinitis; Tenosynovitis)
Tenosynovitis
De Quervain's 544
digital 543-545, 544f
TENS (see Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Terazosin
in benign prostatic hyperplasia 1182
in bladder outlet obstruction 979
in hypertension 841t
Terbinafine 1261
Terminal illness (see Dying patient)
Testes
cancer of 1191
inflammation of 1191
Testosterone
age-related changes in 1172, 1384t
deficiency of 656t, 1171-1174, 1172t
exercise and 305
measurement of 1173, 1176-1177
sexual function and 1164t
Testosterone replacement therapy 655-656
in erectile dysfunction 1170
in female decreased libido 1177
in male hypogonadism 1173-1174
Tests (see specific tests)
Tetanus
vaccine against 49t, 1360t
Tetany 574, 575-576, 582
Tetracycline 1372t
in rosacea 1249
Thalamotomy
in essential tremor 431
Thalamus, hemorrhage in 421t
Thalassemia minor 677
Thallium-201 perfusion scintigraphy 825t, 828-829
Theophylline
in COPD 784
drug interactions with 68t, 1372t
Therapeutic privilege 133
Thiamine
age-related change in 1384t
in alcohol withdrawal 338
deficiency of 590
drug interactions with 589t
Thiazide diuretics
in hypertension 839t
in hypocalcemia 575
hypokalemia with 568
sexual function and 1164t
Thiazolidinediones 73, 633, 635t
Thienamycins 1370t
Thiopental
aging effect on 61t
Thioridazine 332-333
benztropine interaction with 69t
sexual function and 1164t
Thirst 561, 954, 960
Throat
disorders of 1349-1350
evaluation of 28t
tickle in 1349
Thrombocythemia
primary (thrombocythemia vera) 703-708
secondary 706-707, 706t
Thrombocytopenia, heparin-induced 928
Thrombocytosis 703-708
Thromboembolism(see also Pulmonary embolism; Thrombosis)
in activated protein C resistance 690
atrial fibrillation and 891
atrial flutter and 890
cancer and 691-692
cerebral 413-415
deep vein thrombosis and 924
fractures and 215-216
infective endocarditis and 880
popliteal aneurysm and 937
prophylaxis of 693-702, 695t
in protein C deficiency 691
in protein S deficiency 691
risk factors for 693-697, 694t, 695t, 772
surgery and 248
Thrombolytic therapy
in deep vein thrombosis 929
in ischemic stroke 410, 415
in myocardial infarction 860-861
in pulmonary embolism 778
Thrombophilia 689-693, 689t
Thrombophlebitis 931
Thrombosis 687-702 (see also Embolism; Stroke; Thrombophilia)
deep vein 923-930
     chronic venous insufficiency after 930
     estrogen replacement therapy and 1215
of mesenteric vein 1119
in polycythemia vera 708
in primary thrombocythemia 706, 707
renal 959
Thrush 1018-1019
Thumb
range of motion of 270t
tenosynovitis of 543-544
Thymus
age-related changes in 1354
in myasthenia gravis 520
removal of (thymectomy) 522, 1354
     immunoglobulin levels after 1358-1359
tumor of (thymoma) 521, 522
Thyroidectomy 654
Thyroid gland
cancer of 653-654
disorders of 642-654, 649t
     muscular disorders in 529-531
     resources on 1418
     screening for 47t
function of
     age-related changes in 642-643
     depression and 314
inflammation of (see Thyroiditis)
nodules of 653-654
removal of 654
Thyroiditis
autoimmune (Hashimoto's disease) 643, 644, 651, 653
subacute 651
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
age-related changes in 643
in euthyroid sick syndrome 646
in hyperthyroidism 650
in hypothyroidism 645
measurement of 1385
     in disease prevention 50t
Thyroid storm 650, 652-653
Thyrotoxicosis 647-653 (see also Hyperthyroidism)
Thyroxine (T4)
age-related changes in 642-643
in euthyroid sick syndrome 646
in hyperthyroidism 648, 650
in hypothyroidism 645
TIA (see Transient ischemic attack)
Tibia (proximal), fracture of 223-224
Tibial nerve
neuralgia of 555-556
Tibial pulse 916-917
Ticarcillin 1368t
Tic douloureux 1350
Tics 430t
Ticlopidine 702
adverse effects of 65t
in unstable angina 857
Tilt table
in rehabilitation 273
in syncope 179, 826-827
Tiludronate
in Paget's disease of bone 485t
Timolol 1300t
aging effect on 60t
in hypertension 841t
in stable angina 856
Tincture of opium 1091t
Tinea unguium 1261
Tinel's sign 541, 556
Tinetti Balance and Gait Evaluation 43t
Tinidazole 1371t
Tinnitus 1329-1333, 1330t
Tiotropium
in COPD 784
Tirofiban 702
in unstable angina 857
Tissue plasminogen activator 700-701
in deep vein thrombosis 929
TMP-SMX (see Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole)
Tobacco (see also Cigarette smoking)
dependence on 341
use of
     screening for 47t
Tobramycin 1367t
Tocainide 888t
Tocopherol 590
age-related change in 1384t
in lipoprotein disorders 623
Toe(s) (see also Foot; Toenails)
hammer 36, 554
range of motion of 270t
Toenails
age-related changes in 1235-1236
fungal infection of 121
Tolazamide 632t
Tolbutamide
aging effect on 60t
in diabetes mellitus 632t
Tolcapone 440
Tolmetin sodium 386t, 492t
Tolterodine 977t
Tongue, examination of (see also Mouth), 33
Tophi 495
Toremifene 721t
Torsemide
in hypertension 839t
Total iron-binding capacity, in iron deficiency anemia 676
Total lung capacity (TLC) 754
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) (see also Nutrition; Parenteral nutrition)
in malnutrition 601
Tourniquet test 932
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) 1240t-1241t
Toxic megacolon 1059, 1060
Trace minerals 594-595
Traction 277-278
for fractures 220
Trade and generic names of drugs 1388-1408
Tramadol 394t
Trandolapril
in hypertension 842t
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), for pain 277, 396
Transdisciplinary teams 75 (see Interdisciplinary teams)
Transferrin saturation ratio 676
Transfer training 272-273
Transfusion
in idiopathic autoimmune hemolysis 681
in iron deficiency anemia 677
in myelodysplastic syndromes 741
in myelofibrosis 713
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) 401-402 (see also Stroke)
driving and 236
subclavian artery atherosclerosis and 404
Transplantation
heart 910
kidney 963
liver 1150
Transurethral incision of prostate (TUIP) 1183
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
in benign hyperplasia 1183
in bladder outlet obstruction 979
sexual function after 1162
Trastuzumab 1227-1228, 1227t
Trauma (see Accidents; Falls; Fractures)
Travoprost 1300t
Trazodone 72-73
for dying patient 121
in insomnia 457
sexual function and 1167
Tremor 429-432, 430t
action 431
categorization of 432, 433t,
cerebellar 432
essential 429-431
     vs. parkinsonism 436
familial 430
in fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome 444
intention 432
malnutrition and 597
in Parkinson's disease 435
postural 432
resting 432
secondary 438t
senile 430
Tretinoin 1238
Triamcinolone
in gout 496
in lichen simplex chronicus 1251
in vulvar squamous hyperplasia 1201
in xerosis 1247t
Triamterene
in hypertension 839t
Triazolam
adverse effects of 65t
aging effect on 61t, 62
Trichiasis 1288
Tricuspid valve
regurgitation 876-877
stenosis 877
Tricyclic antidepressants 72-73, 320 (see also specific drugs)
delirium with 352t
drug interactions with 69t
in herpes zoster infection 1018
sexual function and 1163t, 1164t, 1177
Trifluridine 1369t
Trigeminal neuralgia 1350
Trigger finger 543, 544f
Triglycerides (see also Hypertriglyceridemia; Lipoproteins, disorders of)
age related changes in 607, 1384t
elevated levels in
     screening for 47t
measurement of 611
Triiodothyronine (T3)
age-related changes in 642-643, 1384t
in euthyroid sick syndrome 646
in hyperthyroidism 648, 650, 645
Trimethobenzamide, adverse effects of 66t
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 1372t-1373t
in diarrhea 1091t
sexual function and 1164t
in urinary tract infections 984-985
warfarin interaction with 68t
14C-Triolein breath test 1102
Tripelennamine, adverse effects of 64t
Triprolidine, adverse effects of 64t
Trochanteric bursitis 498
Troglitazone 73, 632t, 633, 634
Troleandomycin 1371t
Tropical sprue 1099t
Trousseau's sign 574
Trovalfoxacin 1372t
Trunk, instability of 206, 210t-211t
Trypsinogen test 1103
Tube feeding 601-602, 602t
Tuberculin skin test 765
Tuberculosis 763-767
clinical presentation of 39
genitourinary 764
meningeal 764
miliary 764
prevention of 766
spinal 764
transmission of 760
treatment of 1374t, 1375t
tuberculin skin test for 765
Tumescence, nocturnal 1170-1171
Tumors (see also Cancer and specific sites and tumors)
anorectal 1144-1145
bile duct 1151-1152
bladder 991-994, 991t
breast 1217-1228, 1217t, 1219t, 1221t, 1223t-1224t, 1226t-1227t
     estrogen replacement therapy and 1215, 1218
cervical 1205-1206
colonic 1140-1144
ear 1340-1343
endocrine, of gastrointestinal tract 1146t
endometrial 1203-1204, 1203t
     estrogen replacement therapy and 1214
esophageal 1134-1136
gallbladder 1150-1151
gastrointestinal 1134-1153, 1146t
hepatic 1148-1150
immune senescence and 1358
lung 800-806, 801t, 802t
mesenteric 1152-1153
oral 1021-1023
ovarian 1204, 1205t
     estrogen replacement therapy and 1214
pancreatic 1145-1148, 1146t
penile 1190-1191
peritoneal 1152-1153
prostate 1183-1186, 1185t
rectal 1140-1145
renal 987-991, 989t
renal pelvis 994-995
resources on 1411-1412
salivary gland 1029
skin 1242t, 1276-1284, 1283t
small-intestine 1139-1140
stomach 1136-1139
testicular 1191
thyroid 653-654
ureter 994-995
urethral 995-996
vaginal 1207-1208
vulvar 1206-1207
Tuning fork tests 1319-1320
TURP (see Transurethral resection of prostate)
T wave
in myocardial infarction 859
nonspecific changes in 825
Tympanic membrane, perforation of 1337-1338
     tinnitus and 1330t
Tympanonplasty 1337
Tympanosclerosis 1330t
Tzanck smear 1257, 1260
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