Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Reviewers -- Preface -- Organization -- Highlights of Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines -- Procedures -- Acknowledgments -- Share Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines -- Section I: Guidelines -- Chapter 1: Normal Physiological Changes in the Aging Adult -- Brain/Nervous System/Cognition -- Breasts -- Ears/Hearing -- Eyes/Vision -- Hair -- Heart/Blood Circulation -- Immune System -- Kidneys -- Lungs -- Metabolism -- Musculoskeletal -- Oropharyngeal and Gastrointestinal -- Sexual Function -- Skin -- Sleep -- Smell -- Taste -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Healthy Living for the Adult-Geriatric Patient -- Health Maintenance During the Life Span -- Adult/Geriatric Screening Recommendations -- Chapter 3: Adult-Geriatric Assessments -- Adult Risk Assessment -- Functional Capacity and Disability -- Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity -- Chapter 4: Caregiver and End-of-Life Issues -- Caregiver Support Issues -- Palliative Care -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5: Pain Management Guidelines -- Pain Assessment and Management in the Aging Population -- Chapter 6: Dermatology Guidelines -- Acne Rosacea -- Acne Vulgaris -- Atopic Dermatitis -- Benign Skin Lesions -- Bites -- Bullous Pemphigoid -- Candidiasis -- Cellulitis and Abscess -- Contact Dermatitis -- Erythema Multiforme -- Folliculitis -- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 -- Herpes Zoster (Shingles) -- Lice (Pediculosis) -- Lichen Planus -- Pityriasis Rosea -- Precancerous or Cancerous Skin Lesions -- Psoriasis -- Scabies -- Seborrheic Dermatitis -- Tinea Corporis (Ringworm) -- Tinea Versicolor -- Warts -- Wound Care -- Wounds of the Skin -- Xerosis (Winter Itch) -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7: Eye Guidelines -- Blepharitis -- Cataracts -- Chalazion -- Conjunctivitis -- Corneal Abrasion -- Dacryocystitis -- Dry Eyes -- Excessive Tears -- Eye Pain.

Glaucoma, Acute Angle-Closure -- Hordeolum (Stye) -- Macular Degeneration -- Refractive Disorders -- Retinopathy -- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage -- Uveitis -- Bibliography -- Chapter 8: Ear Guidelines -- Acute Otitis Media -- Cerumen Impaction (Earwax) -- Hearing Loss -- Otitis Externa -- Otitis Media With Effusion -- Presbycusis -- Tinnitus -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9: Nasal Guidelines -- Allergic Rhinitis -- Epistaxis -- Nonallergic Rhinitis -- Sinusitis -- Bibliography -- Chapter 10: Throat and Mouth Guidelines -- Dental Abscess -- Dysphagia -- Epiglottitis -- Oral Cancer, Leukoplakia -- Pharyngitis -- Stomatitis, Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis -- Thrush -- Bibliography -- Chapter 11: Respiratory Guidelines -- Asthma -- Bronchitis, Acute -- Bronchitis, Chronic -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Infection -- Cough -- Dyspnea -- Emphysema -- H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) -- Influenza (Flu) -- Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Pneumonia (Bacterial) -- Pneumonia (Viral) -- Tuberculosis -- Bibliography -- Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Guidelines -- Acute Myocardial Infarction -- Arrhythmias -- Atherosclerosis and Hyperlipidemia -- Atrial Fibrillation -- Carotid Artery Stenosis -- Chest Pain -- Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins -- Deep Vein Thrombosis -- Heart Failure -- Hypertension -- Lymphedema -- Murmurs -- Palpitations -- Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Superficial Thrombophlebitis -- Syncope -- Bibliography -- Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Guidelines -- Abdominal Pain -- Appendicitis -- Celiac Disease -- Cholecystitis -- Colorectal Cancer Screening -- Constipation -- Crohn's Disease -- Cyclosporiasis -- Diarrhea -- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis -- Elevated Liver Enzymes -- Fecal Incontinence -- Gastroenteritis, Bacterial and Viral -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Giardiasis Intestinalis -- Hemorrhoids.

Hepatitis A -- Hepatitis B -- Hepatitis C -- Hernias, Abdominal -- Hernias, Pelvic -- Hiatal Hernia -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Jaundice -- Malabsorption -- Nausea and Vomiting -- Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Post-Bariatric Surgery Management -- Ulcerative Colitis -- Bibliography -- Chapter 14: Genitourinary Guidelines -- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy -- Chronic Kidney Disease -- Epididymitis -- Erectile Dysfunction -- Hematuria -- Interstitial Cystitis -- Nocturia -- Prostatitis -- Proteinuria -- Pyelonephritis -- Renal Calculi, or Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) -- Testicular Torsion -- Urinary Incontinence -- Urinary Retention -- Urinary Tract Infection (Acute Cystitis) -- Varicocele -- Bibliography -- Chapter 15: Obstetrics Guidelines -- Antepartum -- Postpartum -- Chapter 16: Gynecologic Guidelines -- Amenorrhea -- Atrophic Vaginitis -- Bacterial Vaginosis (Gardnerella) -- Bartholin Cyst or Abscess -- Breast Pain -- Cervicitis -- Contraception -- Dysmenorrhea -- Dyspareunia -- Emergency Contraception -- Endometriosis -- Infertility -- Menopause -- Pap Smear Interpretation -- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- Premenstrual Syndrome -- Sexual Health Issues in the Aging Population -- Sexuality and Chronic Health Conditions -- Sexuality and End of Life -- Sexuality and Physical Disabilities -- Vulvovaginal Candidiasis -- Bibliography -- Chapter 17: Sexually Transmitted Infections Guidelines -- Chlamydia -- Gonorrhea -- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 -- Human Papillomavirus -- Syphilis -- Trichomoniasis -- Bibliography -- Chapter 18: Infectious Disease Guidelines -- Cytomegalovirus -- Encephalitis -- Lyme Disease -- Meningitis -- Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr) -- Rheumatic Fever -- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- Toxoplasmosis -- Varicella (Chickenpox) -- West Nile Virus -- Bibliography -- Chapter 19: Systemic Disorders Guidelines.

Anemia -- Cancer Management -- Chronic Fatigue -- Fevers of Unknown Origin -- HIV -- Idiopathic (Autoimmune) Thrombocytopenic Purpura -- Lymphadenopathy -- Bibliography -- Chapter 20: Musculoskeletal Guidelines -- Aging Knee/Knee Pain -- Bunion -- Degenerative Disk Disease (Neck/Lumbar) -- Hammer Toe -- Morton's Neuroma -- Neck and Upper Back Disorders -- Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs -- Sciatica -- Shoulder Pain -- Spinal Stenosis -- Sprains: Ankle and Knee -- Bibliography -- Chapter 21: Rheumatological Guidelines -- Fibromyalgia -- Gout -- Osteoarthritis -- Osteoporosis/Kyphosis/Fracture -- Polymyalgia Rheumatica -- Raynaud's Syndrome -- Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -- Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis -- Vitamin D Deficiency -- Bibliography -- Chapter 22: Neurologic Guidelines -- Alzheimer's Disease -- Bell's Palsy -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -- Guillain-Barré Syndrome -- Headache -- Migraine Headache -- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury -- Multiple Sclerosis -- Myasthenia Gravis -- Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia) -- Parkinson's Disease -- Seizures -- Stroke -- Transient Ischemic Attack -- Trigeminal Neuralgia -- Vertigo -- Bibliography -- Chapter 23: Endocrine Guidelines -- Addison's Disease -- Cushing's Syndrome -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Galactorrhea -- Gynecomastia -- Hypogonadism -- Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance Syndrome -- Obesity -- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome -- Thyroid Disease -- Bibliography -- Chapter 24: Psychiatric Guidelines -- Anxiety -- Depression -- Failure to Thrive -- Grief -- Intimate Partner Violence -- Sleep Disorders -- Substance Use Disorders -- Suicide -- Violence Against the Older Adult -- Bibliography -- Section II: Procedures -- Bimanual Examination: Cervical Evaluation During Pregnancy -- Description -- Indications -- Precautions -- Equipment Required -- Procedure.

Canalith Repositioning (Epley) Procedure for Vertigo -- Description -- Indications -- Contraindications -- Equipment Required -- Procedure -- Clock-Draw Test -- Description -- Indications -- Administering the CDT -- General Information -- Set-up -- Patient Instructions (Rouleau et al., 1992) -- Scoring -- Copy this clock. -- Cystometry -- Description -- Indications -- Prior to the Procedure -- Precautions -- Equipment Required -- Procedure -- Establishing the Estimated Date of Delivery -- Early Diagnosis of Pregnancy -- Obtain Menstrual History -- Initial Assessment/Diagnosis of Pregnancy -- Pregnancy Testing -- Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy -- Probable Signs of Pregnancy -- Positive Diagnostic Signs -- EDD/Estimated Date of Confinement -- Evaluation of Sprains -- McMurray Test for Knee Sprains -- Anterior Drawer Test for Evaluation of Lateral Ankle Sprain -- Talar Tile Test for Evaluation of Lateral Ankle Sprain -- Hernia Reduction (Inguinal/Groin) -- Description -- Indications -- Precautions -- Equipment Required -- Procedure -- Evaluation/Results of Procedure -- Inserting an Oral Airway -- Description -- Indications -- Precautions -- Equipment Required -- Procedure -- Evaluation/Results of Procedure -- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion -- Description -- Indications -- Precautions -- Contraindications -- Equipment Required -- Procedure -- Evaluation/Results of Procedure -- IUD Removal Procedure -- Patient Should Call the Office For -- Neurologic Examination -- Description -- Components of the Neurologic Examination -- Equipment Required -- Nonstress Test (NST) -- Description -- Indications -- Precautions -- Equipment Required -- Procedure -- Evaluation/Results of Procedure -- Treatment -- Consultation/Referral -- Pap Smear and Maturation Index Procedures -- Description -- Indications -- Precautions -- Equipment Required.

Procedure (Conventional Method).