Gould’s Chapter 10 and 11
Chapter 10 Blood and Circulatory Disorders
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student is expected to:
1. Define the terms describing abnormalities in the blood.
2. Describe and compare the pathophysiology, etiology, manifestations, diagnostic tests,
and treatment for each of the selected anemias: iron-deficiency, pernicious, aplastic, sickle
cell, and thalassemia.
3. Differentiate between primary and secondary polycythemia and describe the effects on
the blood and circulation.
4. Describe hemophilia A: its pathophysiology, signs, and treatment.
5. Discuss the disorder disseminated intravascular coagulation: its pathophysiology,
etiology, manifestations, and treatment.
6. Discuss the myelodysplastic syndrome and its relationship to other blood disorders.
7. Compare acute and chronic leukemia: the incidence, onset and course, pathophysiology,
signs, diagnostic tests, and treatment.
Chapter 11 Lymphatic System Disorders
After studying this chapter, the student is expected to:
1. Identify the structures that comprise the lymphatic system and their general functions.
2. Differentiate between the vessels of the lymphatic system and blood vessels based on
structure, function, and general circulation.
3. Compare and contrast Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas based on
pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
4. Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of multiple myeloma.
5. Identify and describe those disorders resulting from obstruction of the flow of lymph in
the lymphatic circulation.
6. Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Castleman disease
Goulds Chapter 12
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Disorders
After studying this chapter, the student is expected to:
1. Describe the common diagnostic tests for cardiovascular function.
2. Describe the dietary and lifestyle changes, and the common drug groups used, in the
treatment of cardiovascular disease.
3. Explain the role of cholesterol and lipoproteins in the development of atheromas.
4. Explain the significance of metabolic syndrome in the development of cardiovascular
disease.
5. State the factors predisposing to atherosclerosis.
6. Compare angina and myocardial infarction.
7. Describe the common arrhythmias and cardiac arrest.
8. Discuss the causes of congestive heart failure and the effects of left-sided and right-sided
failure.
9. Explain the changes in blood flow and their effects in common congenital heart defects.
Chapter 10 Blood and Circulatory Disorders
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student is expected to:
1. Define the terms describing abnormalities in the blood.
2. Describe and compare the pathophysiology, etiology, manifestations, diagnostic tests,
and treatment for each of the selected anemias: iron-deficiency, pernicious, aplastic, sickle
cell, and thalassemia.
3. Differentiate between primary and secondary polycythemia and describe the effects on
the blood and circulation.
4. Describe hemophilia A: its pathophysiology, signs, and treatment.
5. Discuss the disorder disseminated intravascular coagulation: its pathophysiology,
etiology, manifestations, and treatment.
6. Discuss the myelodysplastic syndrome and its relationship to other blood disorders.
7. Compare acute and chronic leukemia: the incidence, onset and course, pathophysiology,
signs, diagnostic tests, and treatment.
Chapter 11 Lymphatic System Disorders
After studying this chapter, the student is expected to:
1. Identify the structures that comprise the lymphatic system and their general functions.
2. Differentiate between the vessels of the lymphatic system and blood vessels based on
structure, function, and general circulation.
3. Compare and contrast Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas based on
pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
4. Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of multiple myeloma.
5. Identify and describe those disorders resulting from obstruction of the flow of lymph in
the lymphatic circulation.
6. Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Castleman disease
Goulds Chapter 12
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Disorders
After studying this chapter, the student is expected to:
1. Describe the common diagnostic tests for cardiovascular function.
2. Describe the dietary and lifestyle changes, and the common drug groups used, in the
treatment of cardiovascular disease.
3. Explain the role of cholesterol and lipoproteins in the development of atheromas.
4. Explain the significance of metabolic syndrome in the development of cardiovascular
disease.
5. State the factors predisposing to atherosclerosis.
6. Compare angina and myocardial infarction.
7. Describe the common arrhythmias and cardiac arrest.
8. Discuss the causes of congestive heart failure and the effects of left-sided and right-sided
failure.
9. Explain the changes in blood flow and their effects in common congenital heart defects.
