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pH

Acid-Base Regulation and Disorders

  • in acidosis

  • Primary Changes and Compensations in Simple Acid-Base DisordersTables

  • in alkalosis

  • Primary Changes and Compensations in Simple Acid-Base DisordersTables

  • amniotic fluid

  • Management of Normal Labor: Rupture of membranes

  • in diabetic ketoacidosis

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Diagnosis

  • esophageal

  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic GI Procedures: Ambulatory pH Monitoring

  • gastric

  • Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • pharmacokinetics and

  • Drug Absorption: Passive diffusion
    Drug Excretion: Renal excretion

  • urinary

  • Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Urinalysis
    Urinary Calculi: Etiology

  • vaginal fluid

  • Overview of Vaginitis: Women of reproductive age
    Management of Normal Labor: Rupture of membranes

    Phacoemulsification

    Cataract: Treatment

    Phaeohyphomycosis

    Pigmented Fungi

    Phagocytosis

    Biology of the Immune System: Activation
    Host Defense Mechanisms Against Infection: Nonspecific Immune Responses

  • bacterial resistance to

  • Factors Facilitating Microbial Invasion: Other factors

  • cells involved in

  • Biology of the Immune System: Innate immunity

  • complement components in

  • Complement System: Biologic activities

  • defects in

  • Immunodeficiency Disorders: Primary immunodeficiencies
    Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders Tables
    Initial and Additional Laboratory Tests for ImmunodeficiencyTables
    Approach to the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency: Additional testing
    Advanced Laboratory Tests for Immunodeficiency Tables
    Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome
    Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency

    Phakic intraocular lenses

    Refractive Surgery: Phakic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)

    Phalanges

    see Finger(s)
    see Thumb
    see Toe(s)

    Phalen sign

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis

    Phalloplasty

    Gender Identity Disorder and Transsexualism: Female-to-male transsexualism

    Phantom limb

  • pain in

  • Stump Pain

    Phantom limb sensation

    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Complications

    Phantom pain

    Neuropathic Pain: Etiology
    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Complications

    Pharmacists

    Various Duties of PharmacistsTables

    Pharmacobezoars

    Bezoars and Foreign Bodies

    Pharmacodynamics

    Pharmacodynamics
    Some Types of Physiologic and Drug-Receptor ProteinsTables

  • in elderly

  • Pharmacodynamics in the Elderly
    Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables

  • genetic factors in

  • Clinical Uses of Genetics: Pharmacogenomics

    Pharmacogenetics

    Pharmacogenetics
    Examples of Pharmacogenetic VariationsTables
    Genetic, environmental, and developmental factors that can interact, causing variations in drug response among patients.Figures

    Pharmacogenomics

    Clinical Uses of Genetics: Pharmacogenomics

    Pharmacokinetics

    see also Drugs, Pharmacokinetics of
    Pharmacokinetics
    Formulas Defining Basic Pharmacokinetic ParametersTables
    Comparison of pharmacokinetic outcomes for diazepam in a younger man (A) and an older man (B). Figures

  • in children

  • Pharmacokinetics in Children
    Changes in body proportions of body composition with growth and aging. Figures

  • in elderly

  • Pharmacokinetics in the Elderly

  • genetic factors in

  • Pharmacogenetics
    Examples of Pharmacogenetic VariationsTables
    Genetic, environmental, and developmental factors that can interact, causing variations in drug response among patients.Figures
    Clinical Uses of Genetics: Pharmacogenomics

    Pharmacy

  • elderly patient and

  • Pharmacists and the Elderly

  • funding for

  • Medicare: Part D
    Medicare Part D drug costs in 2010.Figures

    Pharyngeal bursa

    Tornwaldt Cyst

    Pharyngitis

    Sore Throat
    Tonsillopharyngitis

  • gonococcal

  • Gonorrhea

  • lymphonodular

  • Herpangina: Diagnosis

  • nongonococcal

  • Chlamydial, Mycoplasmal, and Ureaplasmal Infections

  • streptococcal

  • Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Streptococcal Infections: Diseases Caused by Streptococci
    Streptococcal Infections: Pharyngitis

    Pharynx

    see also Nose

  • abscess of

  • Parapharyngeal Abscess

  • cancer of

  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer

  • evaluation of

  • Approach to the Patient With Nasal and Pharyngeal Symptoms: Evaluation

  • infection of

  • see Pharyngitis

  • Tornwaldt cyst of

  • Tornwaldt Cyst

    Phenacetin poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phenazopyridine

    Symptoms of Genitourinary Disorders: Treatment

    Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust)

    Neurotransmission: Glutamate and aspartate
    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables
    Hallucinogens: Ketamine and Phencyclidine (PCP)

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

    Phenelzine

    Depressive Disorders: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
    Antidepressants Tables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phenmetrazine poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phenobarbital

    see also Barbiturates

  • in barbiturate withdrawal

  • Alcohol: Withdrawal

  • drug interactions of

  • Some Drugs With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*Tables

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • folate deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables
    Folate: Etiology

  • in neonatal opioid withdrawal

  • Prenatal Drug Exposure: Opioids

  • in neonatal seizures

  • Neonatal Seizure Disorders: Treatment

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy

  • in seizures

  • Seizure Disorders: Acute seizures and status epilepticus
    Drugs Used in Seizure Disordersa Tables

    Phenolphthalein

    Constipation: Types of laxatives

    Phenols

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phenothiazines

    Conventional AntipsychoticsTables

  • in cancer therapy

  • Management of Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy: Nausea and Vomiting

  • in carcinoid syndrome

  • Carcinoid Syndrome: Treatment

  • hyperpigmentation and

  • Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Drugs and ChemicalsTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • riboflavin deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables

    Phenotype

    Chromosomal Anomalies
    General Principles of Medical Genetics: Gene Function

    Phentermine

    Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Drugs

    Phentolamine

  • in carcinoid syndrome

  • Carcinoid Syndrome: Treatment

  • in hypertensive emergency

  • Parenteral Drugs for Hypertensive EmergenciesTables

    Phentolamine infusion test

    Neuropathic Pain: Diagnosis

    Phenylacetamide poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phenylalanine

  • fetal levels of

  • Drugs in Pregnancy: Social and Illicit Drugs

  • phenylketonuria and

  • Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables
    Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Phenylketonuria (PKU)

  • requirement for

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: ProteinsTables

    Phenylbutazone

    Nonopioid AnalgesicsTables

    Phenylbutyrate

    Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Differentiating drugs

    Phenylephrine

    Drugs for Resuscitation*Tables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables

  • in ischemic priapism

  • Priapism: Ischemic priapism

    Phenylketonuria

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables
    Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Phenylketonuria (PKU)

    Phenylpropanolamine

  • in elderly

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phenytoin

  • antibiotic interaction with

  • Common Effects of Antibiotics on Other DrugsTables

  • in brain injury-related seizures

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Seizures

  • in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Other drugs

  • drug interactions of

  • Some Drugs With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*Tables

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • folate deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables
    Folate: Etiology

  • gingival hyperplasia and

  • Systemic Disorders and the Mouth: Drugs

  • in neonatal seizures

  • Neonatal Seizure Disorders: Treatment

  • in pain

  • Drugs for Neuropathic PainTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables

  • in seizures

  • Seizure Disorders: Acute seizures and status epilepticus
    Drugs Used in Seizure Disordersa Tables

  • in trigeminal neuralgia

  • Trigeminal Neuralgia: Treatment

  • vitamin D deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables

    Pheochromocytoma

    Hypertension: Testing
    Thyroid Cancers: Treatment
    Pheochromocytoma

  • cardiac

  • Cardiac Tumors: Benign primary tumors

  • in MEN syndromes

  • Conditions Associated With MEN SyndromesTables
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A): Adrenal
    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2B (MEN 2B): Symptoms and Signs

    Philadelphia chromosome

    Chronic Leukemia: Pathophysiology

    Philippine hemorrhagic fever

    Dengue: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

    Philocarpus poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phimosis

    Penile and Scrotal Disorders
    Phimosis and Paraphimosis
    Penile and Urethral Anomalies: Phimosis and paraphimosis

    Phlebitis

    see also Thrombophlebitis
    see also Thrombosis

  • vancomycin infusion and

  • Vancomycin: Adverse Effects

    Phlebotomus (sandfly) fever

    Some Viruses That Cause Nonspecific Acute Febrile IllnessTables
    Arbovirus, Arenavirus, and Filovirus DiseasesTables

    Phlebotomy

  • in cor pulmonale

  • Cor Pulmonale: Treatment

  • in iron overload

  • Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Treatment

  • in polycythemia vera

  • Polycythemia Vera: Phlebotomy

  • in porphyria

  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: Treatment

    Phlegmasia alba dolens

    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Complications
    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Surgery

    Phlegmasia cerulea dolens

    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Complications
    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Surgery

    Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis

    Phlyctenular Keratoconjunctivitis

    Phlyctenulosis

    Phlyctenular Keratoconjunctivitis

    Phobia

  • school

  • Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Symptoms and Signs

  • social

  • Phobic Disorders: Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
    Phobic Disorders: Treatment

  • in children and adolescents

  • Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Social Phobia

    Phobias

    Some Common Phobias*Tables

    Phobic disorders

    Phobic Disorders

    Phoenix House

    Opioids: Support

    Phorate poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phosdrin poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phosgene

  • occupational exposure to

  • Irritant Gas Inhalation Injury

    Phosmet poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phosphate

    Overview of Disorders of Phosphate Concentration

  • aluminum hydroxide-induced depletion of

  • Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Antacids

  • blood levels of

  • Hypophosphatemia: Diagnosis
    Hyperphosphatemia: Diagnosis

  • in chronic kidney disease

  • Target Levels for PTH and Phosphate in Chronic Kidney DiseaseTables
    Chronic Kidney Disease: Fluid and electrolytes

  • depletion of

  • see also Hypophosphatemia
    Hypophosphatemia

  • excess of

  • see also Hyperphosphatemia
    Hyperphosphatemia

  • in hypercalcemia

  • Hypercalcemia: Mild hypercalcemia
    Hypercalcemia: Severe hypercalcemia

  • in hypophosphatemic rickets

  • Hypophosphatemic Rickets: Treatment

  • transcellular shift of

  • Hyperphosphatemia

  • vitamin D deficiency and

  • Vitamin D: Diagnosis

    Phosphate enema

    Agents Used to Treat ConstipationTables
    Treatment of ConstipationTables

    Phosphine poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phosphocreatine

    Creatine

    Phosphodiesterase (PDE) 5 inhibitors

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phosphodiesterase inhibitors

    Erectile Dysfunction: Drugs
    Oral Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors for Erectile DysfunctionTables

    Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase deficiency

    Glycogen Storage Diseases and Disorders of GluconeogenesisTables
    Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders: Other Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism

    Phospholipid procoagulant

    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables

    Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase deficiency

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables

    Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase superactivity

    Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine MetabolismTables
    Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders: Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase superactivity

    Phosphorus

  • deficiency of

  • protein-energy undernutrition treatment and

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Complications of treatment

  • dietary

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • radioactive

  • in polycythemia vera

  • Polycythemia Vera: Myelosuppressive therapy

  • recommended dietary allowance for

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables

    Photoallergic dermatitis

    Contact Dermatitis: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)
    Photosensitivity: Chemical photosensitivity

    Photopsia

    Floaters : Pathophysiology

    Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

    Refractive Surgery: Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

    Photoscreening

    Eye Defects and Conditions in Children: Diagnosis

    Photosensitivity

    Photosensitivity
    Autoimmune Disorders: Mechanisms

  • drug-induced

  • Photosensitivity: Chemical photosensitivity
    Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • porphyria and

  • Screening for PorphyriasTables
    Acute Porphyrias: Skin symptoms in VP and HCP
    Overview of Cutaneous Porphyrias
    Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: Symptoms and Signs

    Phototherapy

  • in atopic dermatitis

  • Atopic Dermatitis: Other therapies

  • in depression

  • Depressive Disorders: Phototherapy

  • in bipolar disorder

  • Bipolar Disorders: Treatment

  • in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

  • Metabolic, Electrolyte, and Toxic Disorders in Neonates: Phototherapy

  • in psoriasis

  • Psoriatic Arthritis: Treatment
    Psoriasis: Phototherapy

  • in vitiligo

  • Vitiligo: Treatment

    Phototoxic dermatitis

    Contact Dermatitis: Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD)
    Photosensitivity: Chemical photosensitivity
    Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables

    Phycomycosis (mucormycosis)

    Sinusitis: Mucormycosis
    Mucormycosis

    Phyllodes tumor

    Phyllodes Tumor

    Phylloquinone

    Vitamin K

    Physical abuse

  • of children

  • Child Maltreatment

    Physical examination

  • of adolescent

  • Recommendations for Preventive Care During Adolescencea Tables

  • in autonomic nervous system disorders

  • Autonomic Nervous System: Physical examination

  • cardiovascular

  • Cardiovascular Examination
    Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disorders: Physical examination

  • dental

  • Evaluation of the Dental Patient: Physical examination

  • of elderly patient

  • Evaluation of the Elderly Patient: Physical Examination

  • in gastrointestinal disorders

  • Approach to the GI Patient: Physical examination
    Acute Abdominal Pain: Physical examination

  • in genitourinary tract disorders

  • Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Physical Examination

  • gynecologic

  • Approach to the Gynecologic Patient

  • in hepatic disorders

  • Interpretation of Some Physical FindingsTables

  • of infant and child

  • Recommendations for Preventive Care During Infancya Tables
    Recommendations for Preventive Care During Early and Middle Childhooda Tables
    Health Supervision of the Well Child: Physical Examination

  • of joints

  • Approach to the Patient With Joint Disease: Physical Examination

  • of neonate

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Physical Examination
    Recommendations for Preventive Care During Infancya Tables

  • neurologic

  • Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Neurologic Examination

  • ocular

  • Evaluation of the Ophthalmologic Patient: Physical Examination

  • oronasopharyngeal

  • Approach to the Patient With Nasal and Pharyngeal Symptoms: Physical examination

  • of pregnant woman

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Physical Examination
    Components of Routine Prenatal EvaluationTables
    Management of Normal Labor: Admission
    Leopold maneuver. Figures

  • preoperative

  • Preoperative Evaluation: Physical examination

  • in pulmonary disorders

  • Approach to the Pulmonary Patient: Physical Examination

  • in trauma

  • Approach to the Trauma Patient: Evaluation and Treatment

  • in urologic disorders

  • Evaluation of the Urologic Patient: Physical Examination

    Physical therapy

    Physical Therapy (PT)
    Normal Values for Range of Motion of Joints*Tables
    Grades of Muscle StrengthTables

  • after burns

  • Burns: Physical and occupational therapy

  • after spinal injury

  • Spinal Trauma: Long-term care

    Physiotherapy

  • chest

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

    Physostigmine

  • in anticholinergic reaction

  • Common Specific AntidotesTables

  • in glaucoma

  • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Drug therapy
    Drugs Used to Treat GlaucomaTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Phytanic acid

  • accumulation of

  • Peroxisomal Disorders: Classic Refsum's disease

    Phytobezoars

    Bezoars and Foreign Bodies

    Phytochemicals

  • in atherosclerosis

  • Atherosclerosis: Diet

    Phytonadione

    Vitamin K: Prevention

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