Index N

Nabumetone 386t, 492t

Nadolol 843t

Nafcillin 1367t-1368t

in infective endocarditis 883t

Nails

age-related changes in 1235-1236

onycholysis of 1261

onychomycosis of 1261

physical examination of 32

Nalidixic acid 1372t

Naltrexone 339

Naproxen 386t

in osteoarthritis 492t

Narcotics (see Opioids)

Narrow QRS tachycardia 889-892

Nasogastric lavage 1107

Nasogastric tube 601, 602t

Nateglinide 631, 632t

Natural killer cells 1353

Nausea

in dying patient 118

opioid-induced 392

Neck

in carotid artery atherosclerosis 406t

in dizziness 188

pain in 1350

in physical examination 28t, 34

tumors of 1032, 1033

Necrosis 6

pressure, with intubation 791

Necrotizing external otitis 1335-1336

Nefedipine 977t

Neglect 149

Neomycin 1367t

Neoplasms (see Cancer and specific sites and types of neoplasms)

Nephrectomy 990

Nephrolithiasis, in hypercalcemia 576

Nephropathy (see also Kidneys, disease of)

diabetic 627, 628, 956, 957

membranous 956, 957

Nephrosclerosis 834-835

Nephrotic syndrome 954-957, 955t

Nephroureterectomy 995

Nerve(s)

biopsy of 519

conduction testing of, in muscular disorders 518, 518t

cutaneous 1234

Nerve cells

loss of 380-381

plasticity of 382-383

redundancy of 382

Nervous system (see also Brain; Peripheral nerves; Spinal cord)

age-related changes in 380-383, 381t, 382t

autonomic

      age-related changes in 756

disorders of (see Neurologic disorders)

examination of 28t, 36-38

     in falls 199

Netilmicin 1367t

Neuralgia

geniculate 1259

Morton's 553

postherpetic 1018, 1259-1260

     prevention of 1360t, 1367

     treatment of 1260-1261

tibial nerve 1350

trigeminal 1350

Neuroablation 396

Neurodermatitis 1251

Neurofibrillary tangles 381

Neurologic disorders (see also specific disorders)

amantadine-induced 1377t

depression and 311t

driving and 237

dysphagia in 1030-1031, 1031t

erectile dysfunction and 1167

in hypernatremia 567

in multiple myeloma 735

quinolone-induced 1372t

urinary incontinence with 968-969

in vitamin B₁₂ deficiency 591, 592, 685

Neuroma

acoustic 184t, 1341-1342

amputation 286

Neuropathy

in alcoholism 336

autonomic 636

cranial 636

in diabetes mellitus 635, 636, 918

optic 1307

pudendal 1093

in vitamin B₁₂ deficiency 591

Neurosyphilis 370

Neurotensin 382t

Neurotransmitter(s)

age-related changes in 381, 382t

of basal ganglia 429

Neutropenia, chemotherapy-induced 719

Nicardipine

in hypertension 843t

Nicotinic acid (niacin) 617, 618t-619t, 624

Nikolsky's sign 1257

Nipple, Paget's disease of 1218

Niridazole, sexual function and 1164t

Nisoldipine

in hypertension 843t

Nissen fundoplication 1120

in gastroesophageal reflux disease 1040

Nitrates (see also specific drugs)

in angina 856

after myocardial infarction 862t

sildenafil interaction with 1170

Nitrazepam, adverse effects of 65t

Nitrite test 983

Nitrofurantoin 1374t

sexual function and 1164t

Nitroglycerin

in achalasia 1035-1036

aging effect on 60t

in stable angina 856

in unstable angina 857

Nitroimidazoles 1371t

Nizatidine

alcohol interaction with 335

in peptic ulcer disease 1046

Nocturia 971, 972t, 976

Nocturnal myoclonus 459-460

Nodules, thyroid 653-654

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 747-752, 748t, 749t, 752t

Nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome 638-639

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

adverse effects of 74, 491-492

alcohol interaction with 335

COX-2 inhibitors as (see COX-2 inhibitors)

diuretic interaction with 69t

in diverticular disease 1055t

in gout 495-496

hepatic metabolism of 58t

in osteoarthritis 491-492, 492t

in pain management 386t, 389-390

peptic ulcer disease and 1043

in polymyalgia rheumatica 509

in rheumatoid arthritis 501-502

in systemic lupus erythematosus 504

topical 493

Norepinephrine 60t, 1384t

Norethindrone 1216

Norfloxacin 1372t

in diarrhea 1091t

Normal-pressure hydrocephalus 371

Normocytic anemia 674t, 677-684

Nortriptyline 72, 394t

Norwalk virus infection 1086-1087

Nose

age-related changes in 1344

bleeding from 1345-1346

disorders of 1344-1347

dry 1345

foreign body in 1345

fracture of 1346-1347

mucous membrane disorders of 1345-1346

obstruction of 1344-1345

olfactory dysfunction of 1347

packing of 1346

in physical examination 32

polyps of 1344, 1345

NSAIDs (see Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Nurse 77-79

in alcoholism treatment 339-340

in cancer treatment 722-723

clinical specialiest in gerontologic nursing 77

in elder abuse treatment 155

in fracture care 220

gerontologic nurse practitioner 77

geropsychiatric advanced practice nurse 77

in hospital 77, 97, 101-102

in incontinence 980

in interdisciplinary team 76t

in lung cancer treatment 805-806

in malnutrition treatment 602t, 603

in nursing home 107

in pain management 262-264

in Parkinson's disease management 441

postoperative functions of 262-264

preoperative functions of 242

in skin care 101-102

in stroke treatment 400

Nursing homes 105-110, 110t

abnormal suspiciousness in 330

AIDS care in 1382

behavior disorders in 371-372

dementia-related behavior disorders in 373t

hospital discharge to 104

hospital transfer from 104, 109

insomnia in 453

legal issues of 140-141

malnutrition management in 602t, 603

Medicare coverage for 105-106, 141, 165-166

patient abuse in 110

pharmacist in 85-86

placement in 106, 108

pneumonia in 758

quality of 109, 110t

quality of life and 114

selection of 109

sexual activity in 1157

tuberculosis testing in 766

utilization statistics for 17, 23t

Nutrition (see also Malnutrition)

in acute renal failure 961

age-related changes in 596-597

assessment of 598-601, 599f, 600t

in COPD 786

in dying patient 118

enteral 601-603, 602t

for frailty prevention 50t, 52

history of 26

during hospitalization 98-99

in malabsorption syndromes 1104

in malnutrition treatment 601-603, 602t

during mechanical ventilation 792

nursing strategies for 602t, 603

parenteral (see Parenteral nutrition)

physical examination of 38

postoperative 253-254

preoperative 244

in pressure sore treatment 1270-1271

in pulmonary rehabilitation 809

resources on 1416

tube feedings for 601-603, 602t

withholding of 139

Nystagmus 188, 189

Nystatin 1376t

in oral candidiasis 1018