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27 Cards in this Set
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The primary herb in a formula is known as the:
a. Deputy b. Chief c. Assistant d. Envoy |
b. Chief
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Which is not one of the functions of the Deputy herb:
a. Aid the Chief in addressing the main condition b. Directly address a secondary condition c. Reduce any toxic qualities of the Chief herb |
c. Reduce any toxic qualities of the Chief herb
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Which is not a function of the Assistant herb:
a. Reinforce the actions of the Chief or Deputy herbs b. Directly address a secondary condition being treated c. Reduce any toxic qualities of the Chief and Deputy herbs d. Act in the opposite way to that of the Chief herb |
b. Directly address a secondary condition being treated
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Which is not one of the functions of the Envoy herb:
a. Focus the formula's actions toward a certain channel or part of the body b. Reduce any toxic effects of the Chief or Deputy herbs c. Harmonize and coordinate the actions of the other herbs in the formula |
b. Reduce any toxic effects of the Chief or Deputy herbs
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Which is not a way to modify the composition of a formula:
a. Dosage of each herb b. Addition or deletion of ingredients c. Form and method of preparation or administration d. Creating a new name for the formula |
d. Creating a new name for the formula
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The traditional strategy used to release external wind-cold, external wind-heat, release the exterior with internal deficiency, or wind edema is:
a. Purging b. Vomiting c. Sweating d. Reducing |
c. Sweating
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The Shang Han Za Bing Lun is known as:
a. The Father of Formulas b. The Mother of Formulas c. The Son of Formulas d. The Grandfather of Formulas |
d. The Grandfather of Formulas
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Which of the following herbs are required to be cooked in gauze:
a. Che Qian Zi, Hai Jin Sha, Pu Huang, Xuan Fu Hua b. Ren Shen, Lu Rong, Xi Yang Shen, Ling Yang Jiao c. A and B d. Neither A nor B |
a. Che Qian Zi, Hai Jin Sha, Pu Huang, Xuan Fu Hua
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Which herbs must be cooked separately:
a. Che Qian Zi, Hai Jin Sha, Pu Huang, Xuan Fu Hua b. Ren Shen, Lu Rong, Xi Yang Shen, Ling Yang Jiao c. A and B d. Neither A nor B |
b. Ren Shen, Lu Rong, Xi Yang Shen, Ling Yang Jiao
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E Jiao, Lu Jiao Jiao, and Gui Ban Jiao must be:
a. Decocted separately b. Cooked in gauze c. Dissolved in the strained decoction d. Used topically |
c. Dissolved in the strained decoction
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Which are the two most commonly used forms of herbs?
a. Decoction, Granules b. Decoction, Pills c. Pills, Granules d. Granules, Patch |
b. Decoction, Pills
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Decoctions are generally used for:
a. Chronic, mild disorders b. Acute disorders c. Emergencies d. B and C |
b. Acute disorders
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Pills are generally used for:
a. Chronic, mild disorders b. Acute disorders c. Emergencies d. B and C |
d. B and C
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Which types of herbs generally are not required to be cooked in gauze:
a. Roots b. Small seeds c. Small minerals d. Fibrous herbs |
a. Roots
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The treatment strategy that is used, often in emergency situations, to remove pathogenic factors such as phlegm, stagnant food/drink, or poisons is:
a. Sweating b. Purging c. Vomiting d. Reducing |
c. Vomiting
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The traditional strategy that aims to remove pathogenic factors from the body interior, or expel excess water or parasites, is:
a. Sweating b. Purging c. Vomiting d. Reducing |
b. Purging
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The traditional strategy that aims to balance conditions where the pathogen lies between superficial and deep levels, or where different organ systems are affected, complex conditions, or where other strategies are contraindicated, is:
a. Warming b. Clearing heat c. Tonification d. Harmonization |
d. Harmonization
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The traditional strategy that aims to address cold conditions seen in full and empty, and interior and exterior conditions is:
a. Clearing heat b. Warming c. Reducing d. Tonifying |
b. Warming
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The treatment strategy that addresses hot conditions in the interior, whether full or empty type is:
a. Warming b. Clearing heat c. Tonification d. Harmonization |
b. Clearing heat
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The traditional strategy that aims to clear stagnation in the body, particularly full conditions is:
a. Clearing heat b. Warming c. Reducing d. Tonifying |
c. Reducing
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The traditional strategy that aims to assist upright qi to prevent invasion of pathogens, and boost deficiency of qi, blood, essence, fluids, yin or yang is:
a. Clearing heat b. Warming c. Reducing d. Tonifying |
d. Tonifying
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Which herbs should be cooked for around 1 hour:
a. Fu zi b. Chuan wu c. Both a and b d. Neither a nor b |
c. Both a and b
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Herbs for insomnia should be taken:
a. 1 hour before sleep b. 2 hours before sleep c. 1/2 hour before sleep d. There are no herbs for insomnia |
b. 2 hours before sleep
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Herbs that treat malarial symptoms should be taken:
a. 1 hour before onset of symptoms b. 2 hours before onset of symptoms c. 1/2 hour before onset of symptoms d. There are no herbs for malaria |
a. 1 hour before onset of symptoms
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Average dose size is:
a. Around 5 grams b. Around 10 grams c. Around 20 grams d. Around 30 grams |
d. Around 30 grams
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The term comparing an herb's actual amount with other herbs in a formula is:
a. Absolute b. Relative |
a. Absolute
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The term comparing an herb's amount with the recommended dose is:
a. Absolute b. Relative |
b. Relative
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