Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Praxis
The ability to plan and execute coordinated movement.
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Praxiology
The study of behavior.
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Prausnitz Kustner reaction
The intracutaneous injection of a hypersensitive patient’s serum into a nonallergic person followed, 24 to 48 hr later, by the application of the suspected antigen to the injection site. If a wheal and flare occur, there is evidence that the suspected antigen is causing the hypersensitivity. Because of the danger of transmitting viral hepatitis and…
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Praseodymium
A metallic element in the rare earth series; atomic weight 140.907; atomic number 59.
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Pragmatist
A person whose goals are achieved or attempted from a practical concept, action, or approach; a practical person.
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Pragmatamnesia
The inability to recall the appearance of an object.
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Pragmatagnosia
Inability to recognize once familiar objects.
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Pediatric nurse practitioner
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.
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Geriatric nurse practitioner
An advanced practice registered nurse with a graduate specialty degree in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions commonly found among older adults and generally associated with aging. Generally GNPs are required to have specialty certification by a nationally recognized credentialing organization. The functions of the GNP are defined by individualized scope…
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Family nurse practitioner
A nurse practitioner who is licensed to treat people of any age.
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