Am
Amanita poisoning
Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in Neurotransmission Mushroom Poisoning: Delayed GI symptoms
Amantadine
in elderly
Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and Elimination Drug-Disease Interactions in the Elderly
in influenza
Drug Sensitivities of Various Influenza Strains Influenza: Drugs for influenza
in Parkinson disease
Parkinson Disease: Amantadine Some Commonly Used Oral Antiparkinsonian Drugs
in Parkinson's disease
Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in Neurotransmission
Amaurosis fugax
Ischemic Stroke: Symptoms and Signs Cranial Nerves
Amblyopia
see Blindness Eye Defects and Conditions in Children
Ambrisentan
Pulmonary Hypertension: Pulmonary arterial hypertension, group 1
Ambulation
after stroke
Stroke Rehabilitation: Ambulation problems
aids for
Therapeutic and Assistive Devices Correct cane height. Fitting crutches. Ambulation Aids
exercise for
Physical Therapy (PT): Ambulation exercises
support for
Supporting a patient during ambulation.
Amebiasis
Gastroenteritis: Parasites Selected Oral Antibiotics for Infectious Gastroenteritis* Selected Diseases or Organisms Associated With Liver Inflammation Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections Serologic and Molecular Tests for Parasitic Infections Amebiasis
corneal
Free-Living Amebas: Amebic Keratitis
encephalitic
Free-Living Amebas: Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis
meningoencephalitic
Free-Living Amebas: Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures: Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
sexual transmission of
Sexually Transmitted Enteric Infections
Ameloblastoma
Jaw Tumors
Amelogenesis imperfecta
Evaluation of the Dental Patient: Physical examination
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea Some Causes of Anovulatory Amenorrhea Some Causes of Ovulatory Amenorrhea Findings Suggesting Possible Causes of Amenorrhea Evaluation of primary amenorrhea. Evaluation of secondary amenorrhea.
hypogonadotropic
Selective Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies
hypothalamic
Ovulatory Dysfunction: Treatment
medroxyprogesterone acetate and
Contraception: Progestin Injections
physiologic
see Menopause
undernutrition and
Malabsorption Syndromes: Symptoms and Signs
American Sign Language
Hearing Loss: Coping mechanisms
Amifostine
Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Preventive drugs
Amikacin
Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Aminoglycosides Aminoglycosides Dosing for Aminoglycosides in Adults
Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and Elimination
in meningitis
Acute Bacterial Meningitis: Antibiotics Acute Bacterial Meningitis: Antibiotics
neonatal dosage of
Recommended Dosages of Selected Parenteral Antibiotics for Neonates
ototoxicity of
Drug-Induced Ototoxicity
in tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB): Second-line drugs
Amiloride
Oral Diuretics for Hypertension
Amines
cancer and
Common Chemical Carcinogens
Amino acids
Nutrition: General Considerations: Proteins Nutrition: General Considerations: Proteins
formula-based
Enteral Tube Nutrition: Formulas Basic Adult Daily Requirements for Total Parenteral Nutrition
malabsorption of (Hartnup disease)
Hartnup Disease
metabolic defects of
Carnitine Deficiency Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism
renal transport defects of
Cystinuria
urinary
Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Other urine tests
g-Aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Neurotransmission: GABA Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in Neurotransmission
ε-Aminocaproic acid
Hemophilia: Treatment
Aminoglycosides
see also specific drugs Overview of Antibacterial Drugs: Effectiveness Aminoglycosides Aminoglycosides
dosing for
Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Dosing for Aminoglycosides in Adults
Drug-Disease Interactions in the Elderly
in pregnancy
Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During Pregnancy Infectious Disease in Pregnancy: Antibacterials
topical
Aminoglycosides: Indications
toxicity of
Aminoglycosides: Adverse Effects
δ-Aminolevulinic acid
Screening for Porphyrias Acute Porphyrias: Acute attack
δ-Aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency
Substrates and Enzymes of the Heme Biosynthetic Pathway and the Diseases Associated With Their Deficiency Acute Porphyrias
δ-Aminolevulinic acid synthase deficiency
Substrates and Enzymes of the Heme Biosynthetic Pathway and the Diseases Associated With Their Deficiency
Aminophylline
in pediatric ventilation
Respiratory Support in Neonates and Infants: Mechanical ventilation
pharmacologic stress testing and
Stress Testing: Pharmacologic stress testing
poisoning with
Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons
Aminosalicylic acid
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): 5-Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA, mesalamine)
during breastfeeding
Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding Mothers
Aminotransferases
The Asymptomatic Patient With Abnormal Laboratory Test Results: Aminotransferases Common Patterns of Laboratory Test Abnormalities Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Aminotransferases
in acute viral hepatitis
Acute Viral Hepatitis: Initial diagnosis
in alcoholic liver disease
Alcoholic Liver Disease: Diagnosis Acute Viral Hepatitis: Initial diagnosis
in chronic viral hepatitis
Chronic Hepatitis: Diagnosis
in infectious mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis: Complications
in jaundice
Jaundice: Testing
Amiodarone
in arrhythmias
Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification)
in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Drugs for Resuscitation* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: First-line drugs
High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)
hyperpigmentation and
Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Drugs and Chemicals
hyperthyroidism and
Hyperthyroidism: Etiology
Amitriptyline
in depression
Depressive Disorders: Heterocyclic antidepressants Antidepressants
drug interactions of
Some Drugs With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*
in migraine
Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches* Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*
in pain
Drugs for Neuropathic Pain
Parkinson Disease: Anticholinergic drugs
in trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Treatment
Amlodipine
in heart failure
Heart Failure: Vasodilators
in hypertension
Oral Calcium Channel Blockers for Hypertension
Ammonia
inhalation of
Factors Predisposing to Bronchiectasis Irritant Gas Inhalation Injury
in portal-systemic encephalopathy
Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Ammonia
in portosystemic encephalopathy
Portosystemic Encephalopathy: Diagnosis
total parenteral nutrition and
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): Complications
Ammonium fluoride poisoning
Amnesia
Amnesias
brain injury and
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Symptoms and Signs
dissociative
Dissociative Amnesia
Amnestic mild cognitive impairment
Amnesias: Etiology
Amniocentesis
Genetic Screening for Some Ethnic Groups Genetic Evaluation: Amniocentesis Genetic Evaluation: Maternal serum screening for neural tube defects
Amnionitis
Neonatal Listeriosis: Symptoms and Signs Neonatal Sepsis: Early onset
Amniotic fluid
Placenta and embryo at about 11 4⁄7 wk gestation.
acetylcholinesterase in
Genetic Evaluation: Maternal serum screening for neural tube defects
deficiency of
Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Polyhydramnios (hydramnios) and oligohydramnios
embolism of
Nonthrombotic Pulmonary Embolism Amniotic Fluid Embolism
excess of
Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Polyhydramnios (hydramnios) and oligohydramnios Congenital Gastrointestinal Anomalies: High Alimentary Tract Obstruction
ferning of
Management of Normal Labor: Rupture of membranes
a-fetoprotein in
infection of
Intra–Amniotic Infection
pH of
Amniotic membrane
premature rupture of
Management of Normal Labor: Rupture of membranes Infectious Disease in Pregnancy Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) Neonatal Sepsis: Early onset
Amniotic sac
Conception and Prenatal Development: Amniotic sac and placenta Placenta and embryo at about 11 4⁄7 wk gestation.
Amniotomy
Management of Normal Labor: Stages of labor
Amorolfine
Options for Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections*
Amoxapine
Antidepressants
Amoxicillin
Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Penicillins β-Lactams: Amoxicillin and ampicillin
in endocarditis prophylaxis
Recommended Endocarditis Prophylaxis During Oral-Dental or Respiratory Tract Procedures*
in Lyme disease
Guidelines for Antibiotic Treatment Lyme Disease in Adults*
Recommended Dosages of Selected Oral Antibiotics for Neonates*
in otitis media
Antibiotics for Otitis Media
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics
Amphetamines
abuse of
Prenatal Drug Exposure: Amphetamines
in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Learning and Developmental Disorders: Drugs
Drug-Disease Interactions in the Elderly High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)
overdose of
Amphetamines: Toxicity or overdose Amphetamines: Toxicity or overdose
withdrawal from
Amphetamines: Withdrawal
Amphotericin B
Some Drugs for Systemic Fungal Infections Antifungal Drugs: Amphotericin B
Ampicillin
crystal formation and
Drugs That Cause Crystal Formation
in infective endocarditis
Antibiotic Regimens for Endocarditis
Ampicillin-sulbactam
AMPLE history
Approach to the Trauma Patient: Secondary survey
Amprenavir
Antiretroviral Drugs
Ampulla of Vater
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Amputation
congenital
Congenital Amputations
pain after
Stump Pain
penile
Genital Trauma
in peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Surgery
preparation for
Preparing to Use a Prosthesis
prosthetics for
Limb Prosthetics Types of prostheses. Options for Prostheses
rehabilitation after
Leg Amputation Rehabilitation
swelling after
Stump Swelling
Amputation neuroma
Metatarsalgia: Treatment Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Complications
Amrinone
Drugs for Resuscitation* Shock and Fluid Resuscitation: Cardiogenic shock
Amsler grid
Evaluation of the Ophthalmologic Patient: Visual field testing
Amusia
Agnosia
Amylase
Acute Pancreatitis: Laboratory tests
creatinine clearance ratio
Amylin analogs
Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Injectable antihyperglycemic drugs
Amyl nitrite
Volatile Nitrites
heart murmur with
Maneuvers That Aid in Diagnosis of Murmurs
b-Amyloid
Alzheimer Disease: Etiology
Amyloidosis
Classification of Plasma Cell Disorders Amyloidosis
cancer-related
Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Rheumatologic paraneoplastic syndromes
dialysis
Hemodialysis: Dialysis complications
familial Hibernian fever and
TNF Receptor–Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS)
familial Mediterranean fever and
Familial Mediterranean Fever: Symptoms and Signs
gastritis in
Gastritis: Gastritis caused by systemic disorders
glomerular
Myeloma-Related Kidney Disease: Glomerulopathies
neuropathy and
Autonomic Neuropathies
purpura and
Dysproteinemias Causing Vascular Purpura
Amyloid P component
Components of the Immune System: Acute Phase Reactants
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in Neurotransmission Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases
Amyotrophy
diabetic
Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetic neuropathy
