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29 Cards in this Set
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Name the Four Methods of Diagnosis |
Looking/Observation - tounge, shen, complextion Asking/Inquiring/Interrogation - appetite, sleep.. Feeling/Palpation - pulse, acupoints, abdomen Hearing/Smelling - voice, breathing, body odor.. |
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Name the 8 Principles of Differentiation |
Excess/Deficient Cold/Hot Yin/Yang Exterior/Interior |
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What are the Six Stages Related to Cold Factors |
Tai Yang - Greater Yang: SI / BL Shao Yang - Lesser Yang: SJ /GB Yang Ming - Yang Brite: ST / LI
Tai Yin - Greater Yin: LU/SP Shao Yin - Lesser Yin: HT/KD Jue Yin - Absolute Yin: Lu/PC |
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The Body's energy is greater than that of the pathogen
Is this a Yin or Yang disease pattern |
Yang |
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The body reacts to invasion of Cold by |
Strong contraction and constriction Circulation of blood to the surface is constricted (Aversion to cold) Defensive energy engages at the surface (Producing fever and body aches) Elimination functions are restrained (Producing constipation/decreased urination) Overall feeling of tension |
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Which stage of disease is described by:
Superficial influence of pathogen Superficial pulse, slow sb, HA, stiff neck, chills; skin sensitive to Wind? |
Tai Yang (SI / BL)
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Which stage of disease is described by:
Disease has partly surface ailment and partly interior ailments Digestive disturbances, lung involvement, irritability and alternating chills and fever?
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Shao Yang (SJ / GB) |
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Which of the Six Stages is treated by harmonizing Treating both interior and the surface Resolved in one to two weeks? |
Shao Yang (SJ / GB) |
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Which of the Six Stages is characterized by Dislike of heat, more constant fever, a more rapid pulse, more thirst and perspiration? |
Yang Ming (ST / LI) |
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Which of the Six Stages is treated with purgative formulas that break up congestion at the interior, releasing accumulated heat and relieving tension? |
Yang Ming (ST /LI) |
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The Body's energy is less than that of the pathogen
Is this a Yin or Yang disease pattern |
Yin |
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What are the general characteristics of a Yin type disease? |
Body is unable to constrict in response to cold Pores may open without control (night sweats) Circulation of blood becomes irregular Frequent urination Diarrhea, lots of clear watery discharge from lung Person feels chills and appears pale Wei Qi is diminished and Qi Ying erodes |
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Which of the Six Stages is characterized by diminished nutritive Qi with spleen weakness? |
Tai Yin (LU /SP) |
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Which of the Six Stages is characterized by deep penetration of the chill factors, lowered energy and a weak voice |
Shao Yin (HT/KD) |
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Which of the Six Stages is treated with formulas that warm and stimulate metabolism? |
Shao Yin (HT / KD) |
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Which of the Six Stages is characterized as the most serious?
Depleted organ system, insomnia, loss of hair, poor memory, severe imbalance of Yin/Yang |
Jue Yin (LV / PC) |
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Which of the Six Stages is treated with formulas that strengthen the Qi, Astringents that prevent loss of energy and Yang tonifying herbs to prevent collapse of Yang? |
Jue Yin (LV / PC) |
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What are the basic therapeutic methods mentioned in the Shang Han Lun? |
Sweating Perspiration Emesis |
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Who wrote the Shang Han Lun and was given credit for the development of D&D using the eight principles thus forming a formal doctrine with specific herbal prescriptions? |
Zhang Zhong Jing |
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Name the Four Disease Stages Related to Heat Factors |
Wei Qi Ying Xue (Blood) |
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Which of the Four Levels is characterized by:
Fever, mild chills, HA and a sore throat? |
Wei Level |
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Which of the Four Levels is treated with a diaphoretic (sweat) formula incorporating some cold herbs? |
Wei Level |
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Which of the Four Levels is characterized by:
higher fever, no chills, irritability,excess sweat, thirst and constipation, Various organs may be invaded by heat producing symptoms characteristic of those organs? |
Qi Level |
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Which of the Four Levels requires treatment of both the surface and interior? |
Qi Level |
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Which of the Four Levels is characterized by:
Heat not controlled affecting PC & spirit, Deficient Yin, fever, skin rashes burning itching red eyes, thirst etc.. |
Ying Level |
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Which of the Four Levels is treated with detoxifying formulas including Yin tonic herbs too? |
Ying Level |
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Which of the Four Levels is the most serious and deepest, driving blood out of vessels, creating LV Wind?
High fever, mania, signs of bleeding, spasms, T- dark red w/ prickles brown burnt coat and a rapid thready pulse? |
Xue (Blood) Level |
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What type of formulas are used to treat Xue Level conditions? |
Cooling Yin tonics that sedate Yang and calm the heart and spirit. |
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Name two problems with using the 6 Stages and Four Levels categories. |
Patients do not often present classic "textbook" patterns.
Patient may have already progressed past the early stages and has tried stuff that produced unusual patterns of disharmony. |
