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Sadness (see Depression)
Salicylates (see also Aspirin)
methotrexate interaction with 68t
nonacetylated 492t
Saline lavage, in gastrointestinal tract bleeding 1107
Saliva, age-related changes in 1001
Salivary glands, disorders of 1028-1030
Salmeterol 787
Salmon calcitonin
in osteoporosis 480
Salsalate 386t
Sarcoidosis 39, 796t
Sarcoma, Kaposi's 1281-1282
Sarcopenia 36, 296, 471-472
drug effects on 305
exercise for 303, 471-472
growth hormone and 658
hormonal deficiency and 656t
in male hypogonadism 1173
Scabies 1246t
SCALES protocol 598, 600t
Scalp, seborrheic dermatitis of 1250
Schatzki's ring 1038, 1113
Schilling test 686, 1101, 1102
Schirmer's test 505, 1312-1313
Schistocytes 680, 692
Schizophrenia 329-333
delusions and hallucinations in 347-348
early-onset 331
Schwannoma 1341-1342
Sclera 1285
Scleroderma 506
Raynaud's phenomenon in 923
Sclerotherapy
in esophageal varices 1008
in hemorrhoids 1075
Scopolamine 255, 258
Screening
for breast cancer 1220-1221, 1221t
for cancer 47t, 716-717, 718t
for cervical cancer 718t, 1192, 1206
for dementia 50t
for diabetes 50t
for exercise 297-298
for hearing loss 47t, 1318-1319
for hypertension 834, 47t
for hypothyroidism 50t
for osteoporosis 50t
for prostate cancer 1183-1184
Scrotum, disorders of 1191
Seagull murmur 866
Seasonal affective disorder 452-453
Sebaceous glands 1234
Seborrheic blephartis 1310
Seborrheic dermatitis 1250-1251
Seborrheic keratoses 1242t
Second sight 1294
Secretin test 1103
in fatty diarrhea 1090-1091
in pancreatitis 1132
in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 1049
Secretory otitis media 1336-1337
Sedation (see also Sedative-hypnotics)
for gastrointestinal endoscopy 1007
for mechanical ventilation 792
preoperative 255, 258
Sedative-hypnotics 71-72, 457t
adverse effects of 65t
delirium with 352t
exercise and 305
in insomnia 455-456
sleep disorders with 451t
Seizures
causes of 380, 381t
driving and 236
syncope and 176
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 72
in generalized anxiety disorder 324
in depression 320
Selegiline 433, 449t
in Alzheimer's disease 365
Selenium 594, 1384t
Self-determination 131
Senescence
definition of 3
Hayflick's limit and 5
Senile cardiac amyloidosis 914
Senile plaques 381
Senile purpura 1237
Sensory function 37-38
impairment of
     occupational therapy for 290
Septic arthritis 493-494
Septicemia
mortality rates for 13t
Septum, interventricular, rupture of 863
Serotonin-norepineephrinee reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
in generalized anxiety disorder 324
Serous otitis media 1336-1337
Sertraline 72
in obsessive-compulsive disorder 326
Sesamoiditis 554
Sexual activity 1156-1165
aggressive 1157-1158
aging-related changes in 1158-1159, 1175t
arousal disorders and 1177-1178
in COPD 786
decreased libido and
     in men 1171-1174, 1172t
     in women 1176-1177
drug effects on 1163-1165, 1163t, 1164t, 1167, 1168t
dysfunction of
     in females 1174-1179, 1175t
     in males 1165-1174
dyspareunia and 1178-1179
female orgasmic disorder and 1178
heart disease and 1159-1160
history of 1174-1176
HIV transmission with 1379
male hypogonadism and 1171-1174, 1172t
medical disorders and 1159-1161
sexual arousal disorder and 1177-1178
surgery and 1161-1163
vaginismus and 1179
Shingles (see Herpes zoster infection)
Shoes 544-545
Short-bowel syndrome 1096, 1098t
Short wave diathermy 275-276
Shoulder
bursitis of 497-498
fracture of 222-223
range of motion of 270t
Shy-Drager syndrome 442
anemia in 683
Sialadenitis 1029, 1030
Sialography 1029
Sicca syndrome 505
Sick sinus syndrome 895t, 899
pacemaker for 897
Sideroblastic anemia 683-684
Sigmoid, volvulus of 1124-1125
Sigmoidoscopy 1009-1010
in antibiotic-associated diarrhea 1067
for cancer screening 48t, 718t
in colorectal cancer 1142, 1143
in diarrhea 1090
in fecal incontinence 1094
in polyps 1141
in ulcerative colitis 1060
Sildenafil 1170
Silicosis 794t
Simvastatin 617, 618t, 621
Sinoatrial block 898
Sinus bradycardia 895t, 897-898 (see also Arrhythmias)
Sinusitis 1347-1348
Sjögren's syndrome 505, 1028, 1029, 1312-1313
trimethoprim use in 1372t
Skilled nursing facility 105-106 (see also Nursing homes)
Skin
acrochordons of 1242t
actinic keratoses of 1236, 1276-1277
age-related changes in 1231-1238, 1232t
benign tumors of 1242t, 1276-1278
bullous pemphigoid of 1256-1257
cancer of 1276-1284, 1283t
     resources on 1412
     screening for 718t
care of, in hospital 101-102
cherry angioma of 1242t
color changes in
     in peripheral atherosclerosis 917
     in Raynaud's phenomenon 922-923
decubitus ulcers of (see Skin, pressure sores of)
dermatitis of 1249-1252
in dermatomyositis 525
disorders of 1238-1261, 1239t-1241t, 1242t, 1243f, 1246t (see also specific disorders)
     management of 1242-1243, 1243f, 1244t
drug-induced eruptions of 1239t
dry (xerosis) 1247-1248, 1247t
     pruritus and 1245
erythema multiforme of 1239t-1240t
estradiol patches for 1214
herpes zoster infection of 1258-1261
inflammatory disorders of 1239t-1241t
integrity of, in hospital 101-102
itching of 1245
Kaposi's sarcoma of 1281-1282
keratoacanthoma of 1242t
lentigo maligna of 1278
lichen simplex chronicus of 1251
melanoma of 1282-1284, 1283t
necrosis of
     during hospitalization 101
nursing care of 101-102
parasitic disorders of 1246t
pemphigus vulgaris of 1257-1258
perimenopausal changes in 1209
photoaging of 1236-1238
physical examination of 28t, 32
premalignant lesions of 1276-1278
pressure sores of 1261-1276, 1262t, 1263f, 1265t, 1267f, 1268t, 1272t (see also Pressure sores)
psoriasis of 1254-1255
rosacea of 1248-1249
seborrheic dermatitis of 1250-1251
seborrheic keratoses of 1242t
squamous cell carcinoma in situ of (Bowen's disease) 1277-1278
tags of 1242t
toxic epidermal necrolysis of 1240t-1241t
tumors of 1242t, 1276-1284
venous ulcers of 1252-1254
xerosis of (see Skin, dry)
Skin test, for tuberculosis 765
Sleep 451-452
age related changes in 452
disorders of 450-463
     in dementia 374-375
     vs. depression 319t
     driving and 236
     drugs and 451t
     in parkinsonism 440
     perimenopausal 1209
     resources on 1418
     treatment of 455t, 457t, 458t
     urinary incontinence with 972t
excessive 458
NREM 452
periodic limb movements and 459-460
REM 452
     sleep behavior disorder in 459
stages of 452
Sleep apnea 460-462
Sleep hygiene 454, 455t
Sleepiness
scale for 456t
Sleep studies
in COPD 785-786
Small cell (oat cell) carcinoma 800-806, 801t, 802t
Small intestine (see Intestine, small)
Small-vessel syndrome 920-922, 921t
Smell
evaluation of 37
loss of 1347
Smoking (see Cigarette smoking)
Soaks 1244t
Social phobia 327
Social health maintenance organizations 171
Social history 142
Social issues 142-155
alternative living arrangements and 144
assessment of 30-31, 142
death and dying 115-127
elder abuse and 149-155
family caregiving and 142-143
life transitions and 144-145
living alone and 143-144
religion and 145-149
relocation and 144-145
retirement and 144
self-worth 144
social worker and (see Social worker)
spirituality and 145-149
Socialization, during hospitalization 103
Social restraint, in delirium 356
Social Security 169-170
Social Services Block Grant program 169
Social worker 80-83
in cancer treatment 723
in discharge planning 80-81
in elder abuse treatment 155
of geriatric interdisciplinary team 76t
referral to 82
role of 80-81, 81t
settings for 81, 82t
Sodium
     decrease in (hyponatremia) 563-566, 565t
     increase in (hypernatremia) 566-568, 567t
dietary, cardiovascular function and 822
metabolism of 561-568, 565t, 567t
postoperative 253
urinary
     in dehydration 562-563
     in hyponatremia 565t
Sodium bicarbonate, in metabolic acidosis 586
Sodium channel blockers 888t, 893
Sodium chloride
in hyponatremia 566
Sodium iodide, in thyroid storm 653
Sodium phosphate, in multiple myeloma--related hypercalcemia 737
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, in hyperkalemia 571
Solar purpura 1237
Somatization disorder 327
Somatoform disorders 327-329
Somatostatin, in diarrhea 1092
Somatostatinoma 1146t
Somogyi phenomenon 636
Sotalol 888t
Souttar's tube 1136
Sparfloxacin 1372t
Spasms
anal (proctalgia fugax) 1079
vaginal 1179
Spastic colon 1068-1070
Spasticity, in stroke patient 282
Speech
age-related changes in 380, 424-425
assessment of 349, 424-425
disorders of 423-428, 424t, 426t, 427t
perception of, in hearing loss 1320-1322
rehabilitation for 425, 427
weakened 1349
Speech audiometry 1320-1322
Speech reception threshold 1320
Sphincter
anal, spasm of 1079
esophageal
     in achalasia 1036
     age-related changes in 1001
     in dysphagia 1031-1032
urethral, in incontinence 978
Sphincter implant, for bladder outlet incompetence 978
Sphincterotomy
in anorectal fissure 1076
endoscopic 1012-1013
in Oriental cholangitis 1127
Spinal cord
age-related changes in 383
compression of
     in cervical spondylosis 487
     muscular symptoms in 516t
     in spinal stenosis 488
Spinal ligaments, calcification of 488-489
Spine
fracture of 229-230
hyperostosis of 488-489
stenosis of 488, 917-918
     pseudoclaudication in 205
traction for 277-278
tuberculosis of 764
Spiramycin 1371t
Spirituality 145-149
in dying patient 125-126
Spirometry 781
Spironolactone
in hypertension 839t
in metabolic alkalosis 587
sexual function and 1164t
Spleen
disorders of 1133
enlargement of 1133
     in myelofibrosis 711
irradiation of, in myelofibrosis 714
removal of 1133
     in myelofibrosis 713-714
Splints
in carpal tunnel syndrome 541, 541f
for fractures 218
cervical 185t, 277, 487
Sprain, washerwoman's 544-545
Sprue
nontropical (celiac) 1090, 1099t
tropical 1099t
Sputum
in pneumonia 760-761
in tuberculosis 765
Squamous cell carcinoma
cervical 1205-1206
of ears 1342-1343
esophageal 1134-1136
of lungs 800-806, 801t, 802t
penile 1190-1191
of skin 1277-1278, 1280-1281
Stair climbing 273, 282
Stamey procedure 978
Staphylococcal infection, in endocarditis 879, 883t-884t
Stasis dermatitis 1251-1252
Statins 617, 618t-619t, 621
Steakhouse syndrome 1038
Steatorrhea 1097, 1101-1102, 1104
in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 1048
Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome 441-442
Stem cell transplantation 736
Stenosis (see also Strictures)
aortic 864-867
     in infective endocarditis 878
mitral 871-873
renal 958-959
spinal 917-918
tricuspid 877
Stents
intraprostatic 1182
urethral 979
Step
height of 207, 210t
length of 205, 206, 207, 210t
Steroids (see Corticosteroids)
Stockings
in chronic deep vein insufficiency 930
elastic, in varicose veins 932
Stokes-Adams attack 898
Stomach (see also at Gastric; Gastritis; Gastrointestinal tract)
age-related changes in 1001-1002
bezoars of 1050-1051
bleeding from 1110
cancer of 1137-1139, 1145-1148
disorders of 1041-1052
inflammation of 1041-1042
Mallory-Weiss tears of 1110
polyps of 1136
tumors of 1136-1139
     bleeding in 1110
ulcers of 1042-1047 (see also Peptic ulcer disease)
volvulus of 1049-1050
Stomatopryosis 1017
Stomatitis 1017
Stool (see Feces)
Stool softeners 1085
Streptococcal infection
in endocarditis 879, 883t
in pneumonia 758, 762t
Streptokinase 700-701
in deep vein thrombosis 929
in myocardial infarction 860-861
Streptomycin 1367t
Stress
albumin response to 596
caregiver, in dementia 377
in dying patient 122-123
in irritable bowel syndrome 1069
Stress disorders 328
Stress incontinence 968
Stress testing 827t
exercise 825t, 827-829, 827t
pharmacologic 825t, 827t, 828-829
Stretching exercises 304
in muscle cramps 534, 534f
Strictures (see also Stenosis)
bile duct 1128
esophageal 1038-1039
Striatonigral degeneration 442
Stroke 397-423
antihypertensives after 843t
cholesterol and 606
complications of 397
driving and 236
dysphagia with 1031, 1033
hemorrhagic 416-421, 419f, 421t
ischemic 402-416, 404f-405f, 406t, 407t, 408t, 412t
     aspirin in 702
     fibrinolytic therapy in 700
     venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for 696-697, 927-928
mortality from 397, 398t
occipital lobe 1308
occupational therapy after 290
prevalence of 397, 398t
prevention of 51t, 397, 399t, 401t
recovery after 397-398
rehabilitation for 280-283
resources on 1418
sexual activity and 1160
symptoms of 397, 400t
treatment of 399-400, 401t
Stroke volume
age-related changes in 816t, 819
during exercise 820
ST segment
in coronary artery disease 854
in myocardial infarction 858
nonspecific changes in 825
Stylohyoid ligament 1350
Styloid process 1350
Subarachnoid hemorrhage 416-418
Subclavian artery 405f
atherosclerosis of 404
Subcutaneous fat 1234
Subdeltoid (subacromial) bursitis 497-498
Subdural hematoma
dementia with 371
Substance abuse 333-341
Substance P
age-related changes in 382t
inhibitors of, in pain management 395t
Substituted judgment standard, in surrogate decision making 137
Sucralfate
ciprofloxacin interaction with 68t
in peptic ulcer disease 1046
Sudan stain, of stool 1101-1102
Suicide
assisted 124, 140
depression and 310-311, 310t, 314
Sulbactam 1368t
Sulfasalazine
in Crohn's disease 1064, 1064t
in rheumatoid arthritis 502
sexual function and 1164t
in ulcerative colitis 1061-1062, 1061t
Sulfinpyrazone 496
Sulfonamides 1372t-1373t
Sulfonylureas 73, 632t, 633-634, 637, 641-642
Sulindac 386t, 492t
Sulpiride, sexual function and 1163t
Sundowning 128, 353t, 372
Sun exposure 1236-1238
Sunscreen 1237
Supportive housing (see Assisted-living facilities)
Suppurative otitis media 1337-1338
Supraventricular ectopic beats 886t, 887, 889 (see also Arrhythmias)
Supraventricular tachycardia 889-892 (see also Arrhythmias)
paroxysmal 886t, 889
Surgery 240-241
in abdominal aortic aneurysm 936-937
age and 240, 243-244
anesthesia for 255-264, 256t-257t, 258t, 260t-261t
in bladder cancer 992
cardiovascular 942-950, 945t
     sexual activity after 1161-1162
care after 250-255, 262-264
care during 248-249
complications of 250-255, 927
consent for 242
coronary artery bypass 942-944, 945t
cosmetic 1238
deep vein thrombosis after 927
in diabetic patients 637
evaluation before 242-248, 244t, 246t, 247t, 248t
gastrointestinal 1105-1133
in lung cancer 803-805
Mohs'
     in basal cell carcinoma 1280
     in melanoma 1284
mortality with 243-248, 246t, 247t, 248t
in myotonic dystrophy patient 533
nursing care after 250, 262-264
pain management after 262-264
in popliteal aneurysm 938
prophylactic antibiotics for 881t
in renal adenocarcinoma 990
in renal pelvic tumor 995
risk assessment for 243-248, 244t, 246t, 247t, 248t
sexual activity and 1161-1163
in thoracic aortic aneurysm 934
in urethral cancer 996
venous thromboembolism after 694-696, 695t
Surrogate decision making 137
Suspiciousness 330
Swallowing (see also Dysphagia)
disorders of 1024, 1030-1034, 1031t, 1034t
Swan-neck deformity 36, 536-537, 538f
Sweat glands
age-related changes in 659-660, 1234
Swelling, fractures and 221
Swimmer's ear 1335-1336
Syncope 173-181 (see also Dizziness)
in aortic valve stenosis 865
cough 175
defecation 175
etiology of 174-176, 174t
in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 913
micturition 175
prevention of 179-180
with pulmonary embolism 773
swallow 175
tilt table testing in 179, 826-827
vasovagal 175
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) 561
Synovial fluid
in calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease 497
in gout 495
in infectious arthritis 494
Syphilis
dementia in 370
tinnitus and 1330t
Systemic lupus erythematosus 503-505
glomerulonephritis in 958
Systemic sclerosis 506
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