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The functions of moxibustion are all except the following:
A. induce smooth flow of qi and blood B. prevent disease and keep healthy C. strengthen yin from collapse D. Warm meridians, expel cold |
C. strengthen yin from collapse (correct function is to strengthen yang from collapse)
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Which type of moxabustion is the moxa cone allowed to completely burn down to the skin, leaving a blister?
A. scarring B. non-scarring |
A. scarring
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What type of indirect moxa is indicated for weakness of the stomach and spleen such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, painful joints and symptoms of yang deficiency
A. Ginger B. Garlic C. Salt D. Monkshood cake |
A. Ginger
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Which type of indirect moxa is indicated for scrofula, tuberculosis, the early stage of skin ulcer with boils, poisonous insect bites
A. Ginger B. Garlic C. Salt D. Monkshood cake |
B. Garlic
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Which type of indirect moxa is suitable to treat abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, pain around the umbilicus, pain caused by hernia, prolonged dysentery
A. Ginger B. Garlic C. Salt D. Monkshood cake |
C. Salt
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Which type of indirect moxa can restore yang from collapse
A. Ginger B. Garlic C. Salt D. Monkshood cake |
C. Salt
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Which type of indirect moxa is only suitable to treat deficient and persistent cold syndromes, such as impotence and premature ejaculation caused by declination of the Mingmen (vital gate) fire
A. Ginger B. Garlic C. Salt D. Monkshood cake |
D. Monkshood cake
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Is it advisable to use moxibustion to treat a patient with an excess heat syndrome such as a high fever?
A. yes B. sometimes C. it depends D. no |
D. no
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Which techniques are contraindicated on the lumbosacral region and abdominal region of pregnant women?
A. Moxa B. Cupping C. Both moxa & cupping D. none of the above is the correct answer |
C. Both moxa & cupping
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Examples of areas that are contraindicated for scarring moxibustion are the areas around which points?
A. ST 36 & Ren 4 B. ST 9 & BL 1 C. DU 14 & DU 4 D. Du 1 & Ren 1 |
B. ST 9 & BL 1
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Cupping has all of the following functions except:
A. Stopping spontaneous or traumatic bleeding B. Warming and promoting (increasing) the free flow of qi and blood in the meridians C. Dispelling cold dampness D. Diminishes swellings and pains |
A. Stopping spontaneous or traumatic bleeding
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Cupping is indicated for all of the following except:
A. Bi syndromes B. Vomiting C. Edema D. Cough |
C. Edema
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Is it ever appropriate to combine cupping with bloodletting?
A. no B. yes |
B. yes
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All of the following are contraindications of cupping except:
A. high fever B. convulsions C. skin ulcer D. acute sprain |
D. acute sprain
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What point is indirect moxa with salt usually performed on?
A. Ren 7 B. Ren 9 C. Ren 8 D. Ren 17 |
C. Ren 8
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