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Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints.
CBC Complete blood count measuring blood components.
Hgb Hemoglobin concentration in blood, measured in g/dL.
Hct Hematocrit percentage of red blood cells.
MCV Mean corpuscular volume of red blood cells.
Platelet Count Number of platelets per microliter of blood.
WBC Count Total white blood cells per microliter.
Serum Haptoglobin Protein that binds free hemoglobin in blood.
Serum Iron Concentration Amount of iron in serum, measured in micrograms/dL.
Total Iron Binding Capacity Maximum amount of iron that can bind to transferrin.
Percent Saturation Percentage of transferrin saturated with iron.
Serum Ferritin Concentration Indicator of stored iron in the body.
Reticulocyte Concentration Percentage of immature red blood cells in circulation.
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Beta-Thalassemia Major Severe form of thalassemia causing anemia.
Anemia of Chronic Disease Anemia associated with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Acute Blood Loss Anemia Anemia due to sudden loss of blood.
Iron Deficiency Anemia Anemia caused by insufficient iron.
Petechial Hemorrhages Small red or purple spots from bleeding under skin.
Bone Marrow Examination Procedure to assess bone marrow health and function.
Overwhelming Bacterial Infection Severe infection leading to systemic symptoms.
Aplastic Anemia Failure of bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Sickle Cells Abnormally shaped red blood cells in sickle cell disease.
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Thickening of the heart's left ventricle due to pressure.
Aortic Stenosis Narrowing of the aortic valve affecting blood flow.
Aortic Dissection Tear in the aorta's inner layer causing severe pain.
Tachycardia Heart rate over 100 bpm, often symptomatic.
AV Dissociation Atria and ventricles beat independently.
Nonsustained Supraventricular Tachycardia Intermittent rapid heart rate from atria.
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Sustained Wide Complex Atrial Tachycardia Persistent rapid atrial rhythm with wide QRS.
Wide Complex Ventricular Tachycardia Rapid ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes.
Narrow Complex Ventricular Tachycardia Rapid ventricular rhythm with narrow QRS complexes.
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Heart muscle disease with unknown cause, leads to dilation.
Ejection Fraction Percentage of blood pumped from heart per beat.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation Backward flow of blood from left ventricle to atrium.
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Backward flow of blood from right ventricle to atrium.
Bradycardia Heart rate under 60 bpm, can indicate pathology.
Blocked Pathway at AV Node Interruption in electrical conduction below atrioventricular node.
Blocked Pathway at SA Node Interruption in electrical conduction at sinoatrial node.
Reentry Pathway Electrical impulse reenters a previous conduction pathway.
Paravalvular Leak Leakage around a prosthetic heart valve.
Aortic Stenosis Narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructs blood flow.
Aortic Regurgitation Inadequate closure of aortic valve, causing backflow.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Cancer of lymphoid cells, common in children.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Slow-growing leukemia of mature lymphocytes.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Cancer of myeloid cells, rapid progression.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Slow-growing cancer of myeloid cells, often with Philadelphia
chromosome.
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Anemia with small, pale red blood cells.
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test to separate different types of hemoglobin.
Maxillofacial Deformities Abnormalities in facial structure, often due to anemia.
Beta thalassemia Genetic disorder causing reduced hemoglobin production.
Gastrointestinal blood loss Loss of blood from the digestive tract.
Pernicious anemia Vitamin B12 deficiency due to intrinsic factor absence.
Chronic renal failure Progressive loss of kidney function over time.
Macronodular cirrhosis Severe liver scarring affecting liver function.
Vitamin B12 deficiency Insufficient B12 leading to anemia and neurological issues.
Vitamin C deficiency Lack of vitamin C causing scurvy and bleeding.
Von Willebrand disease Genetic disorder affecting blood clotting ability.
Allogeneic bone marrow transplant Transplant from a genetically different donor.
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NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Exam
Questions and Answers 2025/2026 | Verified WGU Actual
Exam | Complete Study Guide.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints.
CBC Complete blood count measuring blood components.
Hgb Hemoglobin concentration in blood, measured in g/dL.
Hct Hematocrit percentage of red blood cells.
MCV Mean corpuscular volume of red blood cells.
Platelet Count Number of platelets per microliter of blood.
WBC Count Total white blood cells per microliter.
Serum Haptoglobin Protein that binds free hemoglobin in blood.
Serum Iron Concentration Amount of iron in serum, measured in micrograms/dL.
Total Iron Binding Capacity Maximum amount of iron that can bind to transferrin.
Percent Saturation Percentage of transferrin saturated with iron.
Serum Ferritin Concentration Indicator of stored iron in the body.
Reticulocyte Concentration Percentage of immature red blood cells in circulation.
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Beta-Thalassemia Major Severe form of thalassemia causing anemia.
Anemia of Chronic Disease Anemia associated with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Acute Blood Loss Anemia Anemia due to sudden loss of blood.
Iron Deficiency Anemia Anemia caused by insufficient iron.
Petechial Hemorrhages Small red or purple spots from bleeding under skin.
Bone Marrow Examination Procedure to assess bone marrow health and function.
Overwhelming Bacterial Infection Severe infection leading to systemic symptoms.
Aplastic Anemia Failure of bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Sickle Cells Abnormally shaped red blood cells in sickle cell disease.
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Thickening of the heart's left ventricle due to pressure.
Aortic Stenosis Narrowing of the aortic valve affecting blood flow.
Aortic Dissection Tear in the aorta's inner layer causing severe pain.
Tachycardia Heart rate over 100 bpm, often symptomatic.
AV Dissociation Atria and ventricles beat independently.
Nonsustained Supraventricular Tachycardia Intermittent rapid heart rate from atria.
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Sustained Wide Complex Atrial Tachycardia Persistent rapid atrial rhythm with wide QRS.
Wide Complex Ventricular Tachycardia Rapid ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes.
Narrow Complex Ventricular Tachycardia Rapid ventricular rhythm with narrow QRS complexes.
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Heart muscle disease with unknown cause, leads to dilation.
Ejection Fraction Percentage of blood pumped from heart per beat.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation Backward flow of blood from left ventricle to atrium.
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Backward flow of blood from right ventricle to atrium.
Bradycardia Heart rate under 60 bpm, can indicate pathology.
Blocked Pathway at AV Node Interruption in electrical conduction below atrioventricular node.
Blocked Pathway at SA Node Interruption in electrical conduction at sinoatrial node.
Reentry Pathway Electrical impulse reenters a previous conduction pathway.
Paravalvular Leak Leakage around a prosthetic heart valve.
Aortic Stenosis Narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructs blood flow.
Aortic Regurgitation Inadequate closure of aortic valve, causing backflow.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Cancer of lymphoid cells, common in children.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Slow-growing leukemia of mature lymphocytes.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Cancer of myeloid cells, rapid progression.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Slow-growing cancer of myeloid cells, often with Philadelphia
chromosome.
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Anemia with small, pale red blood cells.
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test to separate different types of hemoglobin.
Maxillofacial Deformities Abnormalities in facial structure, often due to anemia.
Beta thalassemia Genetic disorder causing reduced hemoglobin production.
Gastrointestinal blood loss Loss of blood from the digestive tract.
Pernicious anemia Vitamin B12 deficiency due to intrinsic factor absence.
Chronic renal failure Progressive loss of kidney function over time.
Macronodular cirrhosis Severe liver scarring affecting liver function.
Vitamin B12 deficiency Insufficient B12 leading to anemia and neurological issues.
Vitamin C deficiency Lack of vitamin C causing scurvy and bleeding.
Von Willebrand disease Genetic disorder affecting blood clotting ability.
Allogeneic bone marrow transplant Transplant from a genetically different donor.
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