Category: P

A metallic element in the rare earth series; atomic weight 140.907; atomic number 59.  

A person whose goals are achieved or attempted from a practical concept, action, or approach; a practical person.  

The inability to recall the appearance of an object.  

Inability to recognize once familiar objects.  

A certified nurse who focuses on the common acute and chronic illnesses experienced by children and adolescents. The pediatric nurse practitioner integrates concepts of growth and development in assessing health care needs.  

A preferred or standard care method, especially one about which authorities, experts, or experienced practitioners agree. Also called preferred practice pattern.  

A systematic health care practice that reduces the likelihood that patients will suffer undesirable side effects from treatment.  

Lack of control or influence.  

A rare flavivirus, transmitted by tick bite, which occasionally causes encephalitis.  

A complex of iodine with povidone. It contains not less than 9% and not more than 12% available iodine. This iodophor is used in dilute concentration as a surgical scrub, in aerosol spray, in vaginal douche solutions, and in ointments and gels.