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Prader-Willi syndrome

Male Hypogonadism in Children: Secondary
Examples of Contiguous Gene Deletion SyndromesTables

Pralidoxime

Common Specific AntidotesTables
Organophosphate and Carbamate Poisoning: In-hospital treatment

Pramipexole

  • in Parkinson disease

  • Parkinson Disease: Dopamine agonists
    Some Commonly Used Oral Antiparkinsonian DrugsTables

  • in periodic limb movement disorder

  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and Restless Legs Syndrome: Treatment

    Pramlintide

    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Injectable antihyperglycemic drugs

    Pramoxine

    Some Therapeutic Approaches to ItchingTables

    Prasugrel

    Acquired Platelet Dysfunction: Drugs

    Pravastatin

    Lipid–Lowering DrugsTables

    Praxis

    Approach to the Neurologic Patient: Mental status

    Praziquantel

    Paragonimiasis: Treatment
    Schistosomiasis: Treatment
    Diphyllobothriasis: Treatment
    Helminthic Brain Infections: Neurocysticercosis

    Prazosin

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables

  • in hypertension

  • Adrenergic Modifiers for HypertensionTables
    Hypertension: Adrenergic modifiers

  • in Raynaud's phenomenon

  • Raynaud's Syndrome: Treatment

  • in urinary incontinence

  • Drugs Used to Treat Incontinence Tables

    Prealbumin levels

  • undernutrition and

  • Undernutrition: Testing

    Precipitation tests

    Immunologic Tests for Infectious Disease: Precipitation tests

    Precocious puberty

    Physical Growth and Sexual Maturation of Adolescents: Physical Growth
    Precocious Puberty

    Precordial heave

    Cardiovascular Examination: Palpation

    Predictive values

    Testing: Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values

    Prednisolone

  • in asthma

  • Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables
    Drug Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations*Tables
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Treatment of acute exacerbation

  • in Crohn disease

  • Crohn Disease: Moderate to severe disease

    Prednisone

  • in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA): Treatment

  • in asthma

  • Drug Treatment of Chronic Asthma*Tables
    Drug Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations*Tables
    Asthma and Related Disorders: Treatment of acute exacerbation

  • in autoimmune hepatitis

  • Chronic Hepatitis: Autoimmune hepatitis

  • in berylliosis

  • Beryllium Disease: Treatment

  • in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

  • Chronic Leukemia: Corticosteroids

  • in COPD

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Related Disorders: Drug therapy

  • in Crohn disease

  • Crohn Disease: Moderate to severe disease

  • in eosinophilic fasciitis

  • Eosinophilic Fasciitis (EF): Treatment

  • in eosinophilic pneumonia

  • Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia: Treatment

  • in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

  • Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis: Immunosuppressive therapy

  • in giant cell arteritis

  • Giant Cell Arteritis: Treatment

  • in Goodpasture syndrome

  • Goodpasture Syndrome : Treatment

  • in Henoch-Schönlein purpura

  • Immunoglobulin A–Associated Vasculitis (IgAV): Treatment

  • in hypercalcemia

  • Hypercalcemia: Moderate hypercalcemia

  • in hypersensitivity pneumonitis

  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Treatment

  • in IgA nephropathy

  • Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgA Nephropathy): Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants

  • in leprosy

  • Leprosy: Leprosy reactions

  • in lupus nephritis

  • Lupus Nephritis: Immunosuppression

  • in membranous nephropathy

  • Membranous Nephropathy: Immunosuppressive therapy

  • in middle ear barotrauma

  • Barotrauma: Treatment

  • in minimal change disease

  • Minimal Change Disease: Treatment

  • in multiple myeloma

  • Multiple Myeloma: Treatment of malignant cells

  • in myositis

  • Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Treatment

  • in pain

  • Drugs for Neuropathic PainTables

  • in perinatal tuberculosis

  • Perinatal Tuberculosis (TB): Neonates with active TB

  • in Pneumocystis pneumonia

  • Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patients: Treatment

  • in relapsing polychondritis

  • Relapsing Polychondritis: Treatment

  • in rheumatic fever

  • Rheumatic Fever: Treatment

  • in sarcoidosis

  • Sarcoidosis: Treatment

  • in SLE

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Severe disease

  • in typhoid fever

  • Salmonella Infections: Treatment

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Severe disease

  • in vasculitic disorders

  • Vasculitis: Induction of remission

    Preeclampsia

    Some Causes of Edema During Late PregnancyTables
    Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Preeclampsia
    Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

    Pregabalin

    Treatment of Pain: Adjuvant Analgesic Drugs
    Drugs for Neuropathic PainTables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • in seizures

  • Drugs Used in Seizure Disordersa Tables

    Preganglionic cell bodies

    Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic

    Pregnancy

    see also Abortion
    see also Birth
    see also Labor and delivery
    see also Neonate
    Normal Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery

  • abnormalities of

  • Abnormalities of Pregnancy

  • abruptio placentae in

  • Abnormalities of Pregnancy

  • adolescent

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Maternal age

  • air travel and

  • Air Travel: Pregnancy

  • alcohol use during

  • Drugs in Pregnancy: Social and Illicit Drugs
    Prenatal Drug Exposure: Alcohol

  • amniocentesis in

  • Genetic Screening for Some Ethnic GroupsTables
    Genetic Evaluation: Amniocentesis
    Genetic Evaluation: Maternal serum screening for neural tube defects

  • anemia in

  • Undernutrition: Pregnancy and breastfeeding
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Diet and supplements
    Physiology of Pregnancy: Hematologic
    Pregnancy Complicated by Disease

  • asthma in

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Pregnant women
    Asthma in Pregnancy

  • autoimmune disorders in

  • Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy

  • bipolar disorder during

  • Bipolar Disorders: Precautions during pregnancy

  • bleeding after

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage

  • bleeding during

  • Some Causes of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in Adult WomenTables
    Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
    Some Causes of Vaginal Bleeding During Early PregnancyTables
    Vaginal Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
    Some Causes of Bleeding During Late PregnancyTables
    Some Risk Factors for Major Causes of Bleeding During Late PregnancyTables
    Placenta Previa: Symptoms and Signs

  • cancer in

  • Cancer in Pregnancy

  • caries prevention after

  • Common Dental Disorders: Prevention

  • cholestasis of

  • Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Cholestasis (pruritus) of pregnancy

  • chorea during

  • Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus

  • chorionic villus sampling in

  • Indications for Fetal Genetic Diagnostic TestsTables
    Genetic Evaluation: Chorionic Villus Sampling

  • contraception after

  • Contraception: Administration
    Postpartum Care and Associated Disorders: Family planning

  • dating of

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Ultrasonography

  • delivery management for

  • see also Labor and delivery
    Management of Normal Labor
    Management of Normal Delivery
    Sequence of events in delivery for vertex presentations. Figures

  • depression after

  • Depressive Disorders: Etiology
    Postpartum Care and Associated Disorders: Mental disorders

  • diabetes mellitus in

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Miscellaneous types
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Laboratory testing
    Physiology of Pregnancy: Endocrine
    Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
    Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus* During PregnancyTables
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Diabetes
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: DiabetesTables
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: DiabetesTables

  • disseminated intravascular coagulation and

  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC): Etiology

  • drug use during

  • Drugs in Pregnancy
    FDA Categories of Drug Safety During PregnancyTables
    Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Cancer in Pregnancy
    Infectious Disease in Pregnancy: Antibacterials
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Exposure to teratogens
    Prenatal Drug Exposure

  • ectopic

  • Some Clues to Diagnosis of Pelvic PainTables
    Some Causes of Pelvic Pain During Early PregnancyTables
    Ectopic Pregnancy

  • edema during

  • Lower-Extremity Edema During Late Pregnancy
    Some Causes of Edema During Late PregnancyTables
    Some Findings That Suggest PreeclampsiaTables

  • fatty liver of

  • Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Cholestasis (pruritus) of pregnancy

  • fetal monitoring during

  • Management of Normal Labor: Fetal Monitoring

  • fever during

  • Fever in Pregnancy

  • folate in

  • Folate: Treatment
    Pregnancy Complicated by Disease: Treatment
    Congenital Neurologic Anomalies

  • genetic screening in

  • Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Evaluation
    Genetic Screening for Some Ethnic GroupsTables
    Indications for Fetal Genetic Diagnostic TestsTables

  • gingival disorders in

  • Gingivitis: Symptoms and Signs

  • group B streptococcal infection in

  • Neonatal Sepsis: Prevention
    Indications for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent perinatal group B streptococcal disease.Figures

  • heart disorders in

  • Cardiovascular Examination: Systolic murmurs
    Heart Disorders in Pregnancy

  • hemorrhage after

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage

  • herpes gestationis in

  • Pemphigoid Gestationis

  • high-risk

  • High-Risk Pregnancy
    Pregnancy Risk AssessmentTables

  • HIV infection in

  • see also Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, pediatric
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children: Transmission
    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children: Prevention of perinatal transmission

  • hydremia of

  • Pregnancy Complicated by Disease

  • hypertension during

  • Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Preeclampsia
    Hypertension in Pregnancy
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Hypertension
    Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

  • infection after

  • Mastitis

  • infection during

  • Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
    Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
    Infections in Neonates

  • intrauterine device and

  • Contraception: Adverse effects

  • inverted uterus after

  • Inverted Uterus

  • iron requirement in

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia: Etiology
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Diet and supplements
    Physiology of Pregnancy: Hematologic
    Pregnancy Complicated by Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

  • labor of

  • see also Labor and delivery
    Management of Normal Labor

  • loss of

  • see Abortion
    see Stillbirth

  • malaria during

  • Malaria: Chemoprophylaxis

  • malignancy during

  • Cancer in Pregnancy

  • mask of

  • Physiology of Pregnancy: Dermatologic

  • maternal age and

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Maternal age

  • maternal weight and

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Maternal weight

  • melasma of

  • Physiology of Pregnancy: Dermatologic

  • mineral requirements during

  • Guidelines for Daily Intake of MineralsTables

  • molar

  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
    WHO Scoring System in Metastatic Gestational Trophoblastic DiseaseTables

  • human chorionic gonadotropin in

  • Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

  • hyperthyroidism in

  • Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

  • multiple

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Multifetal (multiple) pregnancy
    Multifetal Pregnancy

  • myasthenia gravis in

  • Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy: Myasthenia gravis

  • nausea in

  • Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
    Some Causes of Nausea and Vomiting During Early PregnancyTables
    Relevant Physical Examination Findings in a Pregnant Patient With VomitingTables
    Suggested Drugs for Nausea and Vomiting During Early PregnancyTables

  • opioid abuse during

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Prenatal Drug Exposure: Opioids

  • oral contraceptives after

  • Contraception: Administration

  • pelvic pain during

  • Symptoms During Pregnancy
    Some Causes of Pelvic Pain During Early PregnancyTables

  • pemphigoid gestationis in

  • Pemphigoid Gestationis

  • physical examination in

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Physical Examination
    Components of Routine Prenatal EvaluationTables

  • physiology of

  • Physiology of Pregnancy

  • phytonadione in

  • Vitamin K: Prevention

  • pituitary necrosis after (Sheehan's syndrome)

  • Generalized Hypopituitarism: Symptoms and Signs

  • placenta previa in

  • Placenta Previa

  • postdated

  • Postterm Pregnancy

  • postnatal care for

  • Postpartum Care and Associated Disorders

  • postpartum care for

  • Normal Postpartum ChangesTables

  • premature rupture of membranes in

  • Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)

  • prenatal care for

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care
    Components of Routine Prenatal EvaluationTables

  • genetic screening and

  • Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Evaluation
    Genetic Screening for Some Ethnic GroupsTables
    Indications for Fetal Genetic Diagnostic TestsTables

  • prolactin in

  • Principles of Endocrinology: Prolactin

  • prosthetic heart valves and

  • Valvular Disorders

  • pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of

  • Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

  • pruritus of

  • Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Cholestasis (pruritus) of pregnancy

  • radiation during

  • Principles of Radiologic Imaging: Radiation during pregnancy

  • radiography during

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Other imaging
    Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Cancer and teratogenicity

  • rape and

  • Medical Examination of the Rape Victim: Prevention of pregnancy

  • recommended dietary allowances in

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables
    Recommended Daily Intakes for VitaminsTables

  • renal cortical necrosis and

  • Renal Cortical Necrosis: Etiology
    Causes of Renal Cortical NecrosisTables

  • renal disease in

  • Renal Insufficiency in Pregnancy

  • retinoid contraindication in

  • Psoriasis: Systemic treatments
    Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables

  • risk assessment for

  • Pregnancy Risk AssessmentTables
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy

  • rubella vaccination during

  • Routine Vaccinations: Adverse effects
    Drugs in Pregnancy: Vaccines

  • seizures in

  • Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy
    Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

  • serum screening in

  • Genetic Evaluation: Noninvasive Maternal Screening Strategies

  • sexual activity during

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Physical activity

  • silent lymphocytic thyroiditis after

  • Silent Lymphocytic Thyroiditis

  • SLE and

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Obstetric manifestations
    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Focal complications and coexisting medical conditions
    Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy: Systemic lupus erythematosus

  • surgery during

  • Disorders Requiring Surgery During Pregnancy
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Acute surgical problems

  • syncope during

  • Some Causes of SyncopeTables

  • syphilis during

  • Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
    Congenital Syphilis: Pregnant women

  • testing for

  • Approach to the Gynecologic Patient: Pregnancy testing

  • thrombocytopenia in

  • Thrombocytopenia: Other Causes: Pregnancy

  • thyroid disorders in

  • Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
    Hyperthyroidism: Etiology

  • toxoplasmosis during

  • Toxoplasmosis: Congenital toxoplasmosis
    Toxoplasmosis: Diagnosis

  • travel during

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Travel

  • tuberculosis during

  • Perinatal Tuberculosis (TB): Pregnant women with a positive tuberculin test

  • ultrasonography during

  • Genetic Evaluation: Ultrasonography
    Genetic Evaluation: Maternal serum screening for neural tube defects
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Ultrasonography
    Normal Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery: Diagnosis

  • umbilical blood sampling in

  • Genetic Evaluation: Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling

  • umbilical cord prolapse in

  • Umbilical Cord Prolapse

  • undernutrition in

  • Undernutrition: Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • urinary tract infection during

  • Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention
    Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy

  • uterine fibroids in

  • Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms and Signs
    Fibroids in Pregnancy

  • vaccination during

  • Immunization: Risks, Restrictions, and High-Risk Groups
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Immunizations
    Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Drugs in Pregnancy: Vaccines

  • vaginitis during

  • Bacterial Vaginosis: Treatment

  • venous hum during

  • Cardiovascular Examination: Continuous murmurs

  • vesicobullous eruption during

  • Pemphigoid Gestationis

  • vitamin A in

  • Vitamin A: Treatment

  • vitamin D deficiency in

  • Vitamin D: Symptoms and Signs

  • vomiting in

  • Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
    Some Causes of Nausea and Vomiting During Early PregnancyTables
    Relevant Physical Examination Findings in a Pregnant Patient With VomitingTables
    Suggested Drugs for Nausea and Vomiting During Early PregnancyTables
    Hyperemesis Gravidarum

    Pregnenolone

  • aging-related changes in

  • Endocrine Disorders: Aging and Endocrinology

    Prekallikrein

    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables

  • deficiency of

  • Screening Laboratory Test Results in Inherited Defects in Blood CoagulationTables

    Preload

    Monitoring and Testing the Critical Care Patient: Pulmonary Artery Catheter Monitoring
    Monitoring and Testing the Critical Care Patient: Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)
    Heart Failure: Physiology
    Frank-Starling principle.Figures

    Premacular fibrosis

    Epiretinal Membrane

    Premature beats

  • atrial

  • Ectopic Supraventricular Rhythms: Atrial premature beats
    Atrial premature beat (APB). Figures

  • ventricular

  • Ventricular Premature Beats (VPB)

    Premature ejaculation

    Male Sexual Dysfunction: Premature ejaculation

    Premature infant

    see also Neonate
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Prior preterm delivery
    Preterm Labor
    Premature Infant
    Survival Estimates for Premature InfantsTables

  • anemia in

  • Perinatal Hematologic Disorders: Physiologic anemia

  • apnea in

  • Apnea of Prematurity

  • bronchopulmonary dysplasia in

  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Criteria for Diagnosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia*Tables

  • hypogammaglobulinemia in

  • Perinatal Physiology: Immunologic function

  • intracranial hemorrhage in

  • Birth Injuries: Intracranial Hemorrhage

  • necrotizing enterocolitis in

  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis

  • respiratory distress syndrome in

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  • retinopathy in

  • Retinopathy of Prematurity

  • vitamin E deficiency and

  • Vitamin E: Symptoms and Signs

    Premature ovarian failure

    Premature Ovarian Insufficiency or Failure
    Common Causes of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and FailureTables
    Menopause

    Premature rupture of membranes

    Management of Normal Labor: Rupture of membranes
    Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
    Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)

  • neonatal sepsis and

  • Neonatal Sepsis: Early onset

    Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

    Premenstrual dysphoric syndrome

    Depressive Disorders: Depression not otherwise specified (NOS)

    Premenstrual syndrome

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

    Prenatal care

    see also Pregnancy
    Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care
    Components of Routine Prenatal EvaluationTables
    Premature Infant: Prevention

  • genetic screening in

  • see also Genetic disorders, screening for, prenatal care
    Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Evaluation
    Genetic Screening for Some Ethnic GroupsTables
    Indications for Fetal Genetic Diagnostic TestsTables
    Intellectual Disability (ID): Prevention
    Clinical Uses of Genetics: Genetic Screening

    Prenatal diagnosis

  • of anemia

  • Perinatal Hematologic Disorders: Testing

  • of genetic disorders

  • Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Evaluation
    Genetic Screening for Some Ethnic GroupsTables
    Indications for Fetal Genetic Diagnostic TestsTables
    Intellectual Disability (ID): Prevention
    Clinical Uses of Genetics: Genetic Screening

  • of 21-hydroxylase deficiency

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Diagnosis

  • of immunodeficiency

  • Approach to the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency: Prenatal diagnosis

    Preoperative evaluation

    Preoperative Evaluation
    Cardiac Risk Index in Noncardiac SurgeryTables

    Prepuce

  • inflammation of

  • Penile and Scrotal Disorders

    Presbycusis

    Hearing Loss: Presbycusis
    Evaluation of the Elderly Patient: Ears

    Presbyopia

    Refractive Error
    Contact Lenses

    Presenilin

    Alzheimer Disease: Etiology

    Preseptal cellulitis

    Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis

    Pressure

  • airway

  • Overview of Mechanical Ventilation: Respiratory Mechanics
    Components of airway pressure during mechanical ventilation, illustrated by an inspiratory-hold maneuver. Figures

  • atmospheric

  • Altitude Diseases

  • blood

  • see Blood pressure
    see Hypertension
    see Hypotension

  • cardiac

  • Normal Pressures in the Heart and Great VesselsTables
    Monitoring and Testing the Critical Care Patient: Procedure
    Normal circulation with representative right and left cardiac pressures (in mm Hg). Figures

  • central venous

  • septic shock and

  • Sepsis and Septic Shock: Treatment

  • shock and

  • Shock and Fluid Resuscitation: Ancillary testing
    Intravenous Fluid Resuscitation: Central venous pressure

  • compartment

  • Compartment Syndrome: Diagnosis

  • cutaneous ulcers and

  • see Pressure ulcers

  • intracranial

  • see Intracranial pressure

  • intraocular

  • Evaluation of the Ophthalmologic Patient: Tonometry

  • glaucoma and

  • Glaucoma: Pathophysiology
    Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Elevated-pressure glaucoma

  • hyphema and

  • Eye Contusions and Lacerations: Hyphema (anterior chamber hemorrhage)

  • mean arterial

  • shock and

  • Intravenous Fluid Resuscitation: End Point and Monitoring
    Intravenous Fluid Resuscitation: Traumatic hemorrhagic shock

  • pleural

  • Pneumothorax: Pathophysiology

  • portal

  • Portal Hypertension

  • pulmonary artery

  • Pulmonary Hypertension: Diagnosis
    Normal Pressures in the Heart and Great VesselsTables
    Monitoring and Testing the Critical Care Patient: Procedure

    Pressure control ventilation

    Overview of Mechanical Ventilation: Pressure-cycled ventilation

  • in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure

  • Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF, ARDS): Mechanical ventilation in cardiogenic pulmonary edema

    Pressure-cycled ventilation

    Overview of Mechanical Ventilation: Pressure-cycled ventilation

    Pressure-flow video study

  • in urinary incontinence

  • Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Testing

    Pressure support ventilation

    Overview of Mechanical Ventilation: Pressure-cycled ventilation

    Pressure ulcers

    Pressure Ulcers
    Braden scale for predicting risk for pressure ulcers. Figures
    The Norton Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk*Tables
    Options for Support SurfacesTables
    Options for Pressure Ulcer DressingsTables

  • in dying patient

  • Symptom Control in the Dying: Pressure Ulcers

  • hospitalization and

  • Hospital Care and the Elderly: Pressure Ulcers

    Pretibial myxedema

    Foot Manifestations of Systemic DisordersTables
    Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms and Signs

    Preventive care

  • for elderly

  • Prevention of Disease and Disability in the Elderly
    Chemoprevention and Immunization For Elderly PatientsTables
    Lifestyle Measures That Help Prevent Common Chronic DiseasesTables
    Screening Recommendations For Elderly PatientsTables
    Cancer Screening Recommendations For Elderly PatientsTables
    Nutritional Recommendations for Prevention of FrailtyTables

  • funding for

  • Funding Sources by Type of CareTables

  • in infants and children

  • Health Supervision of the Well Child: Prevention
    Vaccination in Children
    Case Rates of Some Diseases Preventable by VaccinesTables

    Prevotella melaninogenica infection

    Mixed Anaerobic Infections: Etiology

    Priapism

    Priapism
    Some Causes of PriapismTables
    Erectile Dysfunction: Etiology
    Spinal Trauma: Diagnosis

    Prickly heat

    Miliaria

    Prick (percutaneous) test

    Allergic, Autoimmune, and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Specific tests

    Primaquine

    Treatment of MalariaTables
    Prevention of MalariaTables
    Adverse Reactions and Contraindications of Antimalarial DrugsTables
    Malaria: Curative therapy for hypnozoites

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables

    Primary biliary cirrhosis

    Approach to the Patient With Liver Disease: Pathophysiology
    Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)

    Primary ciliary dyskinesia

    Some Causes of Cough in ChildrenTables

    Primary Myelofibrosis

    Primary Myelofibrosis

    Primary sclerosing cholangitis

    Crohn Disease: Diagnosis
    Sclerosing Cholangitis: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)

  • inflammatory bowel disease and

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Extraintestinal Manifestations

    Primary shunt hyperbilirubinemia

    Inborn Metabolic Disorders Causing Hyperbilirubinemia: Primary Shunt Hyperbilirubinemia

    Primidone

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • folate deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables

  • in seizures

  • Drugs Used in Seizure Disordersa Tables

  • vitamin D deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables

    PR interval

    Interpretation of Abnormal ECGsTables
    ECG waves.Figures
    Electrocardiography (ECG): PR interval
    Arrhythmias and Conduction Disorders: Normal rhythm

    Prinzmetal's angina

    Angina Pectoris: Variant Angina

    Prion diseases

    Prion Diseases

    Prionopathy

  • variably protease-sensitive

  • Variably Protease-Sensitive Prionopathy (VPSPr)

    PRL

    see Prolactin

    Proaccelerin (factor V)

    Pathways in blood coagulation.Figures
    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables
    Screening Laboratory Test Results in Inherited Defects in Blood CoagulationTables

  • activated protein C resistance of

  • Factor V Resistance to Activated Protein C (APC)

    Proarrhythmia

    Arrhythmias and Conduction Disorders: Class I

    Probabilities

  • in clinical decision making

  • Probability and OddsSidebars
    Hypothetical Differential Diagnosis and Pre-Test and Post-Test Probabilities for a 50-Yr-Old Hypertensive, Diabetic Cigarette Smoker With Chest PainTables
    Clinical Decision-Making Strategies: Probability Estimations and the Treatment Threshold
    Variation of treatment threshold (TT) with risk of treatment.Figures
    Fagan nomogram.Figures
    Fagan nomogram used to determine need to test.Figures
    Depiction of testing and treatment thresholds.Figures

    Probenecid

    Gout: Lowering the serum urate level

    Probiotics

  • in Crohn's disease

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Antibiotics and probiotics

  • irritable bowel syndrome and

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Drug therapy

    Procainamide

  • in arrhythmias

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Drugs for Resuscitation*Tables
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Other drugs

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables

  • SLE-like syndrome with

  • Drug Hypersensitivity: Symptoms and Signs

    Procarbazine

    Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables

    Prochlorperazine

  • in cancer therapy

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

  • in carcinoid syndrome

  • Carcinoid Syndrome: Treatment

  • in children

  • Drugs Manifesting Unusual Toxicity in ChildrenTables

  • in gastroenteritis

  • Gastroenteritis: Treatment

  • in migraine

  • Migraine: Severe attacks

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

  • in vomiting

  • Some Drugs for VomitingTables

    Procidentia

    Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia
    Pelvic relaxation syndromesFigures
    Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse

    Proconvertin (factor VII)

    Pathways in blood coagulation.Figures
    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables
    Screening Laboratory Test Results in Inherited Defects in Blood CoagulationTables

    Proctalgia fugax

    Levator Syndrome

    Proctitis

    Proctitis

  • gonococcal

  • Gonorrhea

  • nongonococcal

  • Chlamydial, Mycoplasmal, and Ureaplasmal Infections

  • ulcerative

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Pathophysiology
    Ulcerative Colitis: Prognosis

    Proctocolectomy

  • in familial adenomatous polyposis

  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Treatment

  • in ulcerative colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Surgery

    Proctoscopy

  • in amebiasis

  • Amebiasis: Intestinal infection

  • in proctitis

  • Proctitis: Diagnosis

    Proctosigmoidoscopy

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Testing

    Progeria

    Progeria

    Progesterone

    Female Reproductive Endocrinology

    Progesterone challenge test

    Amenorrhea: Testing

    Progesterone receptors

    Breast Cancer: Pathophysiology
    Breast Cancer: Prognosis
    Breast Cancer: Adjuvant systemic therapy

    Progestins

  • for contraception

  • Contraception: Progestin Injections
    Contraception: Subdermal Implants

  • in endometrial cancer

  • Endometrial Cancer: Treatment

  • in endometriosis

  • Drugs Used to Treat EndometriosisTables

  • in menopause

  • Menopause: Hormone therapy
    Effects of Oral Hormone Therapy on Yearly Incidence* of Selected Disorders in Postmenopausal WomenTables

  • in menstrual disorders

  • Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB): Bleeding

  • in oral contraceptives

  • Contraception: Oral Contraceptives

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables

  • subdermal

  • Comparison of Common Contraceptive MethodsTables
    Contraception: Subdermal Implants

  • in uterine fibroids

  • Uterine Fibroids: Drugs

    Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE)

    Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

    Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
    Models for Comprehensive Health Care Coverage for the Elderly: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

    Progressive bulbar palsy

    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Progressive bulbar palsy

    Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

    Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)

  • HIV infection and

  • Common Manifestations of HIV Infection by Organ SystemTables

    Progressive muscular atrophy

    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Progressive muscular atrophy

    Progressive pseudobulbar palsy

    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Primary lateral sclerosis and progressive pseudobulbar palsy

    Progressive supranuclear palsy

    Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

    Prolactin

    see also Galactorrhea
    see also Hyperprolactinemia
    Principles of Endocrinology: Prolactin

  • blood levels of

  • Generalized Hypopituitarism: Laboratory testing
    Generalized Hypopituitarism: Laboratory testing
    Male Hypogonadism: Evaluation of secondary hypogonadism

  • deficiency of

  • Selective Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies

  • excess of

  • Galactorrhea
    Causes of HyperprolactinemiaTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Physiology of Pregnancy: Endocrine

  • tumor secretion of

  • Galactorrhea
    Causes of HyperprolactinemiaTables

    Prolactinoma

    Generalized Hypopituitarism: Laboratory testing
    Galactorrhea
    Causes of HyperprolactinemiaTables

    Prolactin-releasing hormone

    Hypothalamic NeurohormonesTables

    Prolan poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Prolapse

  • bladder

  • Pelvic relaxation syndromesFigures

  • mitral valve

  • see Mitral valve, prolapse

  • rectal

  • Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia
    Pelvic relaxation syndromesFigures

  • small intestine

  • Pelvic relaxation syndromesFigures

  • umbilical cord

  • Umbilical Cord Prolapse

  • urethra

  • Cystoceles, Urethroceles, Enteroceles, and Rectoceles

  • uterine

  • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse

  • examination for

  • Approach to the Gynecologic Patient: Physical Examination

  • uterus

  • Pelvic relaxation syndromesFigures

  • vagina

  • Pelvic relaxation syndromesFigures

  • vaginal

  • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse

    Prolidase deficiency

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

    Proliferative glomerulonephritis

    Electron microscopic features in immunologic glomerular disorders.Figures

    Proline

  • metabolic disorders of

  • Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

    Promazine poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Promethazine

  • in cancer therapy

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

  • in elderly

  • High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

  • in gastroenteritis

  • Gastroenteritis: Treatment

  • in hypersensitivity disorders

  • Oral H1 BlockersTables

  • in motion sickness

  • Motion Sickness: Antidopaminergic drugs

  • in pregnancy

  • Suggested Drugs for Nausea and Vomiting During Early PregnancyTables

    Promiscuity

    Sexuality and Sexual Disorders

    Promyelocytic leukemia

    Acute Leukemia: Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML)

    Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)

    Principles of Endocrinology: Other hormones

    Propafenone

    Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

    Propamidine

    Free-Living Amebas: Treatment

    Propantheline

    Drugs Used to Treat Incontinence Tables

  • in elderly

  • High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

    Properdin deficiency

    Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders Tables

    Propionibacterium acnes infection

    Acne and Related Disorders: Pathophysiology

    Propionic acids

    Nonopioid AnalgesicsTables

  • excess

  • Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables
    Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Propionic acidemia

    Propofol

  • in brain injury

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Increased intracranial pressure

  • intracranial pressure and

  • Coma and Impaired Consciousness: Endotracheal intubation

  • in seizures

  • Seizure Disorders: Acute seizures and status epilepticus

    Propoxur poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Propoxyphene

    Opioid Analgesics Tables

  • in elderly

  • High-Risk Drugs in the Elderly (Based on the Beers Criteria)Tables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Propranolol

    see also Beta-blockers

  • in aortic dissection

  • Aortic Dissection: Treatment

  • in arrhythmias

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification) Tables

  • in elderly

  • Effect of Aging on Drug Metabolism* and EliminationTables
    Effect of Aging on Drug ResponseTables
    Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • in hypertension

  • Oral β -Blockers for HypertensionTables

  • in thyroid storm

  • Hyperthyroidism: β-Blockers
    Treatment of Thyroid StormTables

  • in migraine

  • Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables
    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables

  • in orthostatic hypotension

  • Orthostatic Hypotension: Treatment

  • in portal hypertension

  • Portal Hypertension: Treatment

    Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

    Physical Therapy (PT): Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

    Proptosis

    Proptosis
    Some Causes of ProptosisTables

    Propylene glycol

    Ichthyosis: Moisturization and keratolytics

    Propylthiouracil

  • in hyperthyroidism

  • Hyperthyroidism: Methimazole and Propylthiouracil
    Treatment of Thyroid StormTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy: Graves' disease

    Prosaposin deficiency

    Lysosomal Storage DisordersTables

    Prosody

    Aphasia

    Prosopagnosia

    Agnosia
    Frontotemporal Dementia: Primary progressive aphasia

    Prostaglandin E1

  • in coarctation of aorta

  • Coarctation of the Aorta: Treatment

  • in hypoplastic left heart syndrome

  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Treatment

  • in tetralogy of Fallot

  • Tetralogy of Fallot: Treatment

  • in transposition of the great arteries

  • Transposition of the Great Arteries: Treatment

  • in tricuspid atresia

  • Tricuspid Atresia: Treatment

    Prostaglandins

  • for induced abortion

  • Induced Abortion: Medical induction

  • in induced labor

  • Alternatives to Spontaneous Labor and Delivery: Technique

  • in peptic ulcer disease

  • Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Prostaglandins

  • in postpartum hemorrhage

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage: Treatment

    Prostatectomy

    Prostate Cancer: Definitive therapies

  • disseminated intravascular coagulation and

  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC): Etiology

    Prostate gland

  • abscess of

  • Prostatitis: Prostate Abscess

  • benign hyperplasia of

  • Benign Prostate Disease
    American Urological Association Symptom Score for Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaTables

  • biopsy of

  • Genitourinary Procedures: Prostate biopsy

  • cancer of

  • Genitourinary Cancer Staging Tables
    Prostate Cancer

  • hyperplasia vs

  • Benign Prostate Disease: Diagnosis

  • prostate-specific antigen in

  • Prostate Cancer: Screening

  • screening for

  • Screening Procedures in Average-Risk Asymptomatic People As Recommended by the American Cancer Society*Tables
    Prostate Cancer: Screening
    Cancer Screening Recommendations For Elderly PatientsTables

  • testosterone therapy and

  • Male Hypogonadism: Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)

  • drug effects on

  • Drug-Disease Interactions in the ElderlyTables

  • infection of

  • Prostatitis
    NIH Consensus Classification System for ProstatitisTables

  • inflammation of

  • see Prostatitis

  • pain in

  • Evaluation of the Urologic Patient: History

  • removal of

  • see Prostatectomy

  • transurethral resection of

  • Benign Prostate Disease: Surgery

  • erectile dysfunction and

  • Erectile Dysfunction: Etiology

    Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

    Screening Procedures in Average-Risk Asymptomatic People As Recommended by the American Cancer Society*Tables
    Tumor Immunodiagnosis

  • in benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Benign Prostate Disease: Diagnosis

  • in prostate cancer

  • Prostate Cancer: Screening

  • testosterone therapy and

  • Male Hypogonadism: Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)

    Prostatitis

    Evaluation of the Urologic Patient: Rectum
    Prostatitis
    NIH Consensus Classification System for ProstatitisTables

  • Candida

  • Fungal Urinary Tract Infections

  • chronic

  • NIH Consensus Classification System for ProstatitisTables
    Prostatitis: Symptoms and Signs
    Prostatitis: Chronic bacterial prostatitis

    Prostatodynia

    Prostatitis

    Prostheses

    Therapeutic and Assistive Devices
    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation
    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Stump Conditioning and Prostheses
    Limb Prosthetics

  • cardiovascular

  • see Valvular prostheses

  • care of

  • Washing the LinerSidebars

  • fitting of

  • Fitting the Prosthesis

  • infection and

  • Skin Care of the Stump: Skin infections

  • joint

  • see Joint(s), prosthetic

  • limb

  • Therapeutic and Assistive Devices
    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation
    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Stump Conditioning and Prostheses

  • in congenital amputation

  • Congenital Amputations: Treatment

  • options for

  • Prosthetic Parts and Options
    Options for ProsthesesTables

  • penile

  • Erectile Dysfunction: Surgery

  • preparation for

  • Preparing to Use a Prosthesis

  • skin care and

  • Skin Care of the Stump

  • suction loss and

  • Loosening of the Prosthesis

  • swelling and

  • Stump Swelling

  • testicular

  • Testicular Cancer: Supportive measures

  • types of

  • Types of prostheses.Figures

    Prosthetic valvular endocarditis

    Infective Endocarditis: Classification

    Protamine sulfate

    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Anticoagulants

    Protease inhibitors

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Treatment
    Antiretroviral Drugs Tables

  • in children

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children: ARV drugs
    Dosage and Administration of Antiretroviral Drugs for Childrena Tables

  • drug interactions of

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

  • garlic interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

  • St. John's wort interactions with

  • Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

    Protein(s)

  • blood levels of

  • disease-related alterations in

  • Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: Serum proteins

  • nutritional support response and

  • Nutritional Support: Assessing Response to Nutritional Support

  • protein-energy undernutrition and

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Diagnosis
    Values Commonly Used to Grade the Severity of Protein-Energy UndernutritionTables

  • undernutrition and

  • Undernutrition: Testing

  • body

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

  • CSF

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Abnormalities in Various DisordersTables
    Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures: Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
    CSF Findings in MeningitisTables

  • dietary

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: Proteins

  • deficiency of

  • Symptoms and Signs of Nutritional DeficiencyTables

  • dialysis and

  • Medical Aspects of Long-Term Renal Replacement Therapy: Diet

  • digestion of

  • Malabsorption Syndromes: Proteins

  • drug effects on

  • Effects of Some Drugs on NutritionTables

  • formula-based

  • Enteral Tube Nutrition: Formulas

  • in pregnancy

  • Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care: Diet and supplements

  • recommended dietary allowance for

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: MacromineralsTables

  • requirements for

  • Nutrition: General Considerations: Proteins
    Nutrition: General Considerations: ProteinsTables
    Nutritional Support: Protein requirements
    Estimated Adult Daily Protein RequirementTables
    Nutrition in Infants

  • in adolescents

  • Approach to the Care of Adolescents: Physical Growth
    Physical Growth and Sexual Maturation of Adolescents: Physical Growth

  • restriction of

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diet
    Diabetic Nephropathy: Treatment

  • drug binding to

  • Drug Distribution to Tissues: Binding

  • in elderly

  • Pharmacokinetics in the Elderly: Distribution

  • fusion

  • Some Immunotherapeutic Agents in Clinical Use* Tables
    Immunotherapeutics: Fusion proteins

  • heat illness and

  • Heat Illness: Pathophysiology

  • pleural

  • Causes of Pleural Effusion Tables

  • prion

  • Prion Diseases

  • urinary

  • see also Proteinuria
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: History
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Urinalysis
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Other urine tests
    Proteinuria
    Causes of ProteinuriaTables

  • excretion of

  • Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Other urine tests

  • vitamin K-dependent

  • Vitamin K

    β-Protein amyloidosis

    Amyloidosis: A β-protein amyloidosis

    Protein C

    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables
    Hemostasis: Inactivation of coagulation factors

  • activated

  • in septic shock

  • Sepsis and Septic Shock: Treatment

  • deficiency of

  • Protein C Deficiency

    Proteincreatinine ratio

    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Other urine tests

    Protein-energy malnutrition

  • nutritional support for

  • Enteral Tube Nutrition
    Complications of Enteral Tube NutritionTables

    Protein-energy undernutrition (malnutrition)

    Protein-Energy Undernutrition
    Values Commonly Used to Grade the Severity of Protein-Energy UndernutritionTables

  • aging and

  • Undernutrition: Old age
    Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Adults

  • in children

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Primary PEU
    Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Children
    Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Children

  • lymphocytopenia and

  • Lymphocytopenia: Etiology

    Protein kinases

    Some Types of Physiologic and Drug-Receptor ProteinsTables

    Proteinosis

  • alveolar

  • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

    Protein S

    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables
    Hemostasis: Inactivation of coagulation factors

  • deficiency of

  • Protein S Deficiency

    Proteinuria

    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: History
    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Urinalysis
    Proteinuria
    Causes of ProteinuriaTables

  • atherosclerosis and

  • Atherosclerosis: Asymptomatic patients (screening)

  • Bence Jones

  • Myeloma-Related Kidney Disease

  • chronic kidney disease and

  • Chronic Kidney Disease: Prognosis

  • in diabetic nephropathy

  • Diabetic Nephropathy: Urinary protein

  • diabetic nephropathy and

  • Diabetic Nephropathy: Pathophysiology

  • focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and

  • Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis: Symptoms and Signs

  • hypertension and

  • Hypertension: Testing

  • infection and

  • Manifestations of Infection: Other organ systems

  • nephrotic syndrome and

  • Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome: Pathophysiology

  • in nephrotic syndromes

  • Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome: Urine testing

  • preeclampsia and

  • Lower-Extremity Edema During Late Pregnancy: Testing

  • tubulointerstitial nephritis and

  • Tubulointerstitial Nephritis: ATIN

    Protein Z deficiency

    Protein Z Deficiency

    Proteus infection

    Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: Pathogens
    Proteeae Infections

    Prothrombin (factor II)

    Pathways in blood coagulation.Figures
    Components of Blood Coagulation ReactionsTables

  • 20210 gene mutation of

  • Prothrombin 20210 Gene Mutation

  • deficiency of

  • Screening Laboratory Test Results in Inherited Defects in Blood CoagulationTables

    Prothrombin time (PT)

    Excessive Bleeding: Testing
    Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis by PhaseTables
    Screening Laboratory Test Results in Inherited Defects in Blood CoagulationTables

  • chronic viral hepatitis and

  • Chronic Hepatitis: Diagnosis

  • cirrhosis and

  • Child-Turcotte-Pugh Scoring SystemTables

  • disease-related alterations in

  • Common Patterns of Laboratory Test AbnormalitiesTables
    Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder: PT and INR

  • vitamin K deficiency and

  • Vitamin K: Diagnosis

    Proton pump inhibitors

    Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Proton pump inhibitors
    Proton Pump InhibitorsTables

  • in dyspepsia

  • Some Oral Drugs for DyspepsiaTables

  • in gastrinoma

  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Acid suppression

  • in gastroesophageal reflux disease

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Treatment

  • in Helicobacter pylori infection

  • Helicobacter pylori Infection : Treatment

    Proto-oncogenes

    Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer: Oncogenes

    Protopam

    Common Specific AntidotesTables

    Protoporphyria

  • erythropoietic

  • Substrates and Enzymes of the Heme Biosynthetic Pathway and the Diseases Associated With Their DeficiencyTables
    Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
    Doses of β-Carotene in Erythropoietic ProtoporphyriaTables
    Angioedema: Diagnosis

    Protoporphyrinogen oxidase deficiency

    Substrates and Enzymes of the Heme Biosynthetic Pathway and the Diseases Associated With Their DeficiencyTables
    Acute Porphyrias

    Protozoal infections

    see also specific organisms
    Approach to Parasitic Infections: Protozoa
    Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic InfectionsTables
    Serologic and Molecular Tests for Parasitic InfectionsTables

  • extraintestinal

  • Amebiasis: Extraintestinal amebic disease
    Amebiasis: Extraintestinal infection
    Extraintestinal Protozoa

  • hepatic inflammation in

  • Selected Diseases or Organisms Associated With Liver InflammationTables

  • intestinal

  • Intestinal Protozoa

    Protriptyline

    Antidepressants Tables

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Protussives

    Symptoms of Pulmonary Disorders: Treatment

    Providencia infection

    Proteeae Infections

    Provoked vestibulodynia

    Dyspareunia: Provoked Vestibulodynia (Vulvar Vestibulitis)

    Prune-belly syndrome

    Muscle Abnormalities
    Prune-Belly Syndrome

    Pruritus

    Itching
    Some Causes of ItchingTables
    Some Therapeutic Approaches to ItchingTables
    Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Antipruritics

  • anal (pruritus ani)

  • Pruritus Ani (Anal Itching)
    Some Causes of Pruritus AniTables

  • cancer-related

  • Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease: Internal cancer
    Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes

  • conjunctival

  • Differentiating Features in Acute ConjunctivitisTables
    Allergic Conjunctivitis: General

  • pancreatic cancer and

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Symptomatic treatment

  • in pregnancy

  • Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Cholestasis (pruritus) of pregnancy

  • primary biliary cirrhosis and

  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC): Treatment

  • schistosome lesions and

  • Schistosomiasis: Dermatitis Caused by Avian and Animal Schistosomes

  • urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy and

  • Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

  • vaginal

  • Vaginal Itching and Discharge
    Some Causes of Vaginal Pruritus and DischargeTables

  • vulvar

  • Overview of Vaginitis: Treatment

    Prussic acid poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    D1-Pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase deficiency

    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables

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