Index N

Nadolol

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

Napping: Sec. 3 Ch. 31 [sidebar]

Naproxen

for pain: Sec. 3, Ch. 24

in rheumatoid arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Narcolepsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Nasal spray

in allergic rhinitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

in vasomotor rhinitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

in viral rhinitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

in viral sinusitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Nasopharynx: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Nateglinide: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

National Center on Elder Abuse: Sec. 4, Ch. 64

National organizations for health information: 881-889

Nausea

in cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50; Sec. 3, Ch. 50

in terminal illness: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

Nebulizer: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

Neck

cancer of: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

spasms of: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Needle biopsy: (see Biopsy)

Nefazodone

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

in insomnia: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Neglect: Sec. 4, Ch. 64; Sec. 4 Ch. 64 [sidebar]

Neoplasm: Sec. 3, Ch. 50 (see also Cancer)

Nephrologist: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Nerve block

in trigeminal neuralgia: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

Nerve cells

in brain: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Nerve conduction velocity: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 29

Nerve(s)

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

amyloid deposition in: Sec. 3 Ch. 29 [sidebar]

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 29 (see also Neuropathy)

     in vitamin B₁₂ deficiency: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

tests of: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

Nervous system

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Nervousness: (see Anxiety)

Nesiritide: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Neuralgia: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

postherpetic: Sec. 3, Ch. 24; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

trigeminal: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

Neurofibrillary tangles: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

Neurogenic bladder: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

Neurologist: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Neuropathy: Sec. 3, Ch. 29; Sec. 3, Ch. 29

amyloid: Sec. 3 Ch. 29 [sidebar]

in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3 Ch. 34 [sidebar]

optic: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in vitamin B₁₂ deficiency: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Neurotransmitters: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

in Alzheimer's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

in delirium: Sec. 3 Ch. 26 [detail]

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

Niacin: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Nicardipine

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

Nifedipine: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Night driving: Sec. 4, Ch. 62

Night terrors: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Nilutamide: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Nisoldipine

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

Nitrates

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 45

dizziness with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

after heart attack: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

Nizatidine: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

Nociceptive pain: Sec. 3 Ch. 24 [detail]

Nocturia

in benign prostatic hyperplasia: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

diuretics and: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

infection and: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

sleep disturbance with: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Nodules

thyroid: Sec. 3, Ch. 33; Sec. 3, Ch. 33; Sec. 3, Ch. 33

Noise

hearing and: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 37

measurement of: Sec. 3 Ch. 37 [sidebar]

protection from: Sec. 3 Ch. 37 [sidebar]

Nonketotic (hyperglycemic) hyperosmolar coma: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

alcohol interactions with: Sec. 3 Ch. 32 [sidebar]

discontinuation of

     before colonoscopy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     before electromyography: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     before esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     before prostatic biopsy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     before skin biopsy: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

esophageal damage with: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

in gout: Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 41

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in osteoarthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

overhydration with: Sec. 3, Ch. 18; Sec. 3, Ch. 18

for pain: Sec. 3, Ch. 24

platelet function and: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in pseudogout: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

in rheumatoid arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Normal-pressure hydrocephalus: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

Nortriptyline

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

urinary incontinence with: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Nose: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

aging-related changes in: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

enlargement of (rhinophyma): Sec. 3, Ch. 35

inflammation of (rhinitis): Sec. 3, Ch. 38

irrigation of: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

NREM (nonrapid eye movement) sleep: Sec. 3 Ch. 31 [detail]

NSAIDs: (see Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs])

Nuclear scan: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Nurse practitioner: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Nurse

for home health care: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

for senior center: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Nurses' aide: Sec. 2, Ch. 9; Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Nursing homes: Sec. 2, Ch. 9; Sec. 2, Ch. 14; Sec. 2, Ch. 14

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

demographics of: Sec. 1, Ch. 3

eating in: Sec. 2 Ch. 14 [sidebar]; Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [sidebar]

evaluations of: Sec. 2, Ch. 14

influenza vaccine in: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

intimacy needs and: Sec. 4, Ch. 63

overnight care in: Sec. 2, Ch. 15

payment for: Sec. 2, Ch. 14

pneumonia in: Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 52

regulation of: Sec. 2, Ch. 14

Nursing units: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

Nutraceutical: Sec. 2, Ch. 7 (see also Dietary supplements)

Nutrition: Sec. 2, Ch. 5 (see also Diet; Food)

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 17

during hospitalization: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

for dying person: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

food labels for: Sec. 2, Ch. 5

for healthy diet: Sec. 2, Ch. 4; Sec. 3, Ch. 17

information resources on: 888

in pressure sore prevention: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

screening for: Sec. 2, Ch. 5

supplements for: Sec. 3, Ch. 17

after surgery: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

Nystagmus: Sec. 3, Ch. 20