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Which stage is characterized with chills, cold feelings, listlesness, desire to sleep, diarrhea, pale urination, no thirst, pale tongue with white moss, and deep slow pulse?
A. Shao Yin B. Tai Yin C. Jue Yin D. Yang Ming |
A. Shao Yin
Source: This stage is associated with Kidney Yang Xu with Cold - Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 717 |
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Which stage is characterized with afternoon fever, profuse sweating, strong thirst, constipation, abdominal pain worse with pressure, restlessness, delirium, red tongue with dry yellow moss, and deep-forceful pulse?
A. Tai Yan B. Yang Ming Organ Syndrome C. Shao Yang D. ang Ming Meridian Syndrome |
B. Yang Ming Organ Syndrome
Source: This stage is associated with Stomach Fire - Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 715 |
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Which sinew channel follows the medial aspect of the leg and connects with the genitals?
A. Spleen B. Kidney C. Liver D. Stomach |
C. Liver
Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Peter Deadman, 2001, page 470 |
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Gua Sha does all of the following except
A. release the exterior B. raise the qi C. move the qi and blood D. disseminate the fluids |
B. raise the qi
Source: Gua Sha, Nielsen, 2009, page 50 |
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The presence of Sha [note - shan?] is indicated by patient symptoms and verified by
A. the pulse B. palpation C. the tongue D. color |
B. palpation
Source: Gua Sha, Nielsen, 2009, page 44 |
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A patient has no appetite, has heavy feelings in the body and drinks only in small sips in spite of being thirsty. The patient also has low-grade sensations of heat, loose and foul-smelling stools, a burning anus, and scanty, dark urine. The tongue coating is yellow, and the pulse is slippery and fast. What is the Spleen pattern?
A. Damp-Cold Invading Spleen B. Dampness Obstructing Spleen with Stagnant Liver Qi C. Damp-Heat Invading Spleen D. Spleen Qi Deficiency |
C. Damp-Heat Invading Spleen
Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 578; 1989 Edition, page 246 |
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The Upper Burner, Middle Burner, and Lower Burner are respectively compared to
A. Fountain, drainage ditch, muddy pool B. Mist, muddy pool, drainage ditch C. Steam, Water, Oil D. Cold, Warm, Hot |
B. Mist, muddy pool, drainage ditch
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Jin fluids moisten the
A. Joints B. Orifices C. Skin and muscles D. Eyes |
C. Skin and muscles
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Which is NOT a property of Jin fluids?
A. Clear, light, thin-watery B. Move quickly C. Become a part of the blood D. Circulate with Nutritive Qi (ying qi) on the inside |
D. Circulate with Nutritive Qi (ying qi) on the inside
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What is derived from and interacts with both Pre-Heaven and Post-Heaven Essence (jing)
A. Kidney-Essence B. Lung-Essence C. Heart-Essence D. Liver-Essence |
A. Kidney-Essence
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Nutritive Qi (ying qi) helps to transform
A. Blood into Qi B. Original Qi (yuan qi) to Essence (jing) C. Purest part of food to Blood D. Essence (jing) to Original Qi (yuan qi) |
C. Purest part of food to Blood
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The most Yang manifestation of Qi is
A. Meridian Qi B. Defensive Qi (wei qi) C. Organ Qi D. Nutritive Qi (ying qi) |
B. Defensive Qi (wei qi)
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Essence (jing) cycles in men and women are respectively
A. 8 years, 7 years B. 7 years, 8 years C. 10 years, 20 years D. 7 years, 7 years |
A. 8 years, 7 years
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Which of the following statements is false?
A. Qi ascends, descends, enters, and leaves B. Qi moistens the organs C. Qi warms the body D. Qi maintains structure |
B. Qi moistens the organs
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Urinary incontinence, spontaneous sweating and chronic vaginal discharges are all related to
A. Blood deficiency B. Heat C. Qi deficiency D. Qi excess |
C. Qi deficiency
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A poor state of Essence (jing) can be seen in what type of pulse?
A. Wiry B. Scattered C. Deep D. Hollow |
B. Scattered
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True Qi takes the form of
A. Original Qi (yuan qi) and Essence (jing) B. Nutritive Qi (ying qi) and Defensive Qi (wei qi) C. Food Qi and Air Qi D. Qi and Blood |
B. Nutritive Qi (ying qi) and Defensive Qi (wei qi)
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Post-natal depression is usually due to
A. Exhaustion of the Qi and Blood Stasis B. Blood deficiency leading to Heart-Blood deficiency C. Exhaustion of the Penetrating Vessel D. Stasis of Blood |
Post-natal depression is usually due to
B. Blood deficiency leading to Heart-Blood deficiency Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 349; 1989 Edition, page 162 |
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Which of the following are NOT particularly useful points in diagnosis?
A. Back Transporting points B. Front Collecting points C. Ah Shi points D. Luo points |
Which of the following are NOT particularly useful points in diagnosis?
D. Luo points Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 373-374; 1989 Edition, page 174 |
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The upper part of the abdomen just below the xyphoid process should be relatively
A. Soft B. Hard C. Cold D. Moist |
The upper part of the abdomen just below the xyphoid process should be relatively
A. Soft Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 371; 1989 Edition, page 173 |
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Nutritive Qi (ying qi) helps to transform
A. Blood into Qi B. Original Qi (yuan qi) to Essence (jing) C. Essence (jing) to Original Qi (yuan qi) D. Purest part of food to Blood |
Nutritive Qi (ying qi) helps to transform
D. Purest part of food to Blood Source: The Web That Has No Weaver, Kaptchuk, 2000, page 50 |
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The most Yang manifestation of Qi is
A. Meridian Qi B. Defensive Qi C. Organ Qi D. Nutritive Qi |
The most Yang manifestation of Qi is
B. Defensive Qi Source: The Web That Has No Weaver, Kaptchuk, 2000, page 50 |
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Which of the following statements is false?
A. Qi ascends, descends, enters, and leaves B. Qi warms the body C. Qi moistens the organs D. Qi maintains structure |
Which of the following statements is false?
C. Qi moistens the organs Source: The Web That Has No Weaver, Kaptchuk, 2000, page 48 |
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Which stage has slight sweating?
A. Wei stage B. Qi stage C. Ying stage D. Xue stage |
Which stage has slight sweating?
A. Wei stage Source: The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1994, page 783 |
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Jing is translated as Essence and the Chinese character depicts
A. Rice in a steam pot B. Something distilled from a coarser substance C. Light clouds in heaven D. Air flowing into the lungs and onto the heart |
Jing is translated as Essence and the Chinese character depicts
B. Something distilled from a coarser substance Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 44; 1989 Edition, page 38 |
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By providing a material basis, Blood prevents Qi from
A. Leaking B. Sinking and then leaking C. Giving rise to Empty-Heat D. Descending |
By providing a material basis, Blood prevents Qi from
C. Giving rise to Empty-Heat Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 64; 1989 Edition, page 52 |
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How many times does Defensive Qi (wei qi) circulate within 24 hours?
A. 100 times B. 50 times C. 25 times D. 360 times |
How many times does Defensive Qi (wei qi) circulate within 24 hours?
B. 50 times Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 53; 1989 Edition, page 46 |
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Upright Qi is usually only defined in relation to
A. True Qi B. Pathogenic factors C. Central Qi D. Gathering Qi |
Upright Qi is usually only defined in relation to
B. Pathogenic factors Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 54; 1989 Edition, page 46 |
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Chronic and stubborn numbness in the fingers and toes with sensations that are distinguishable between the fingers and toes indicates
A. Blood Deficiency B. Wind-Phlegm blocking channels C. Damp-Heat blocking channels D. Damp-Phlegm obstruction |
Chronic and stubborn numbness in the fingers and toes with sensations that are distinguishable between the fingers and toes indicates
D. Damp-Phlegm obstruction Source: Diagnosis Study Guide, Yi and Stone, 2008, page 203 |
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Numbness in the extremities, burning pain in the lower limbs, skin feels hot to touch, and yellow-greasy tongue coating can indicate
A. Phlegm-Damp obstruction B. Damp-Phlegm stagnation C. Damp-Heat D. Wind-Phlegm blocking channels Source: Diagnosis Study Guide, Yi and Stone, 2008, page 203 |
C. Damp-Heat
Source: Diagnosis Study Guide, Yi and Stone, 2008, page 203 |
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Frequent night sweating, a dull and heavy headache, and poor appetite is due to
A. shao yang pattern B. Kidney Yin Deficiency C. dampness accumulation D. Heart Blood Deficiency Source: Diagnosis Study Guide, Yi and Stone, 2008, page 187 |
C. dampness accumulation
Source: Diagnosis Study Guide, Yi and Stone, 2008, page 187 |
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A patient has sudden unconsciousness, convulsions, deviation of eye and mouth. What is the treatment plan?
A. Clear Heat, Disperse Liver, Subdue Wind B. Nourish Liver Yin, Subdue Liver Yang and Wind C. Sedate the Liver, Clear Fire D. Disperse Liver, Regulate Blood |
B. Nourish Liver Yin, Subdue Liver Yang and Wind
Source: Liver Yang Rising Causing Wind - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 526; 1989 Edition, page 222 |
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A patient has tongue ulcers, thirst, palpitations and a red tongue. What is the treatment plan?
A. Clear Heart-Fire, Resolve Phlegm, Pacify the Mind B. Clear the Heart, Drain Fire, Pacify the Mind C. Open the Heart, Resolve Phlegm D. Tonify and Nourish Heart Yin, Pacify the Mind |
B. Clear the Heart, Drain Fire, Pacify the Mind
Source: Heart Fire Blazing - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005 page 474; 1989 Edition page 208 |
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The Qi from the GV-1 (cheng qiang) Luo-connecting point
A. Ascends bilaterally to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput B. Spreads in the chest and lateral costal regions C. Disperses and spreads down over the abdomen D. Spreads from front to back |
A. Ascends bilaterally to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput
Source: Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 41 |
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Which stage is characterized with fullness in the hypochondrial region, poor appetite, vomiting, bitter taste in mouth, dry throat, alternating chills and fever, blurry vision, and wiry pulse?
A. Yang Ming Meridian Syndrome B. Shao Yang C. Yang Ming Organ Syndrome D. Tai Yang |
B. Shao Yang
Source: This stage is associated with the pathogenic factor oscillating between tai yang and yang ming - Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 716 |
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Which two main channels have epistaxis as part of their symptom pattern?
A. Large Intestine and Lung B. Lung and Stomach C. Triple Burner and Pericarium D. Large Intestine and Stomach |
D. Large Intestine and Stomach
Source: Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 760 |
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Which level has big-rapid, deep-full-rapid or slippery-rapid pulse?
A. Nutritive-Qi level (ying) B. Blood level (xue) C. Qi level (qi) D. Defensive-Qi level (wei) |
C. Qi level (qi)
Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 724 |
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How does long-term use of beta blockers such as Inderal (proprolol), Lopressor (metoprolol), or Tenormin (atenolol) affect the pulse?
A. The pulse becomes rapid (shu mai) B. The pulse becomes slow (chi mai) C. The pulse becomes empty (xu mai) D. The pulse becomes full (shi mai) |
B. The pulse becomes slow (chi mai)
Source: beta-blockers slow the heart rate; this class of drugs also can make the pulse deep (chen mai) and somewhat weak (ruo mai) - Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 508 |
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Tears that are relatively sticky with redness of the qi wheel generally indicates
A. liver vacuity B. wind-heat exuberance C. vacuity heat' D. essence and blood not nourishing the eyes |
B. wind-heat exuberance
Source: Practical Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Deng, 2003, page 393 |
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The twelve sinew channels terminate at the
A. head and trunk B. feet and head C. hands and feet D. chest and hands |
A. head and trunk
Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 12 |
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The twelve sinew channels follow the course of the primary channels but
A. are shorter B. are wider C. are longer D. are narrower |
B. are wider
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For which conditions is moxibustion with garlic best used?
A. Scrofula, TB, and early stages of skin ulcer with boils B. Asthma, chronic diarrhea, and indigestion C. Impotence, Kidney Yang Deficient, and premature ejaculation D. Abdominal pain, vomiting, and prolonged dysentery |
For which conditions is moxibustion with garlic best used?
A. Scrofula, TB, and early stages of skin ulcer with boils Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 3rd Edition, page 364; 2nd Edition, 1999, page 365 |
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Which symptoms correspond to the Spleen meridian?
A. epistaxis, watery nasal, discharge, toothache, sore throat B. belching, vomiting, epigastric pain, abdominal distention, pain at root of tongue C. borborygmus, abdominal distention, edema, epigastric pain, fever and mania D. retention of urine, enuresis, mental disturbance, malaria |
Which symptoms correspond to the Spleen meridian?
B. belching, vomiting, epigastric pain, abdominal distention, pain at root of tongue Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1999 Edition, pages 327-328 |
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What is the main application for the shu-stream points of the yang channels?
A. treat disorders of fu organs B. treat disorders of their respective channel C. treat bone and sinew diseases D. clear heat |
What is the main application for the shu-stream points of the yang channels?
B. treat disorders of their respective channel Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 34 |
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Examination of the indications of the jing-well points show that many treat stagnation and fullness throughout the
A. chest region B. lower abdominal region C. head D. upper back region |
Examination of the indications of the jing-well points show that many treat stagnation and fullness throughout the
A. chest region Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 32 |
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According to the TCM theory of the five elements, if a patient has a week pulse in the Guan position of the left wrist, which of the following points would you needle?
A. Tonification of Kidney 1 B. Tonification of Liver 8 C. Tonification of Liver 2 D. Tonification of Liver 1 |
According to the TCM theory of the five elements, if a patient has a week pulse in the Guan position of the left wrist, which of the following points would you needle?
B. Tonification of Liver 8 Source: When there is a deficiency in an organ, tonify the point on its channel associated with its Mother Element - Maciocia, The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 38 |
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Vesicles (blister like spots filled with clear fluid that can be felt) always indicate
A. Damp-Heat B. Phlegm C. Toxic Fire D. Dampness |
Vesicles (blister like spots filled with clear fluid that can be felt) always indicate
D. Dampness Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 725 |
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The Nutritive-Qi level (ying) is characterized by
A. fever at night, bleeding, macules, internal wind B. no aversion to cold, fever, feeling of heat C. mental changes, fever at night D. aversion to cold and fever |
The Nutritive-Qi level (ying) is characterized by
C. mental changes, fever at night Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 735 |
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A patient has edema more pronounced in the legs and ankles, cold feelings, fullness and distention in abdomen, sore lower back, and scanty and clear urination. What pulse is expected?
A. Deep, weak and slow pulse B. Floating, empty pulse and rapid pulse C. Floating and empty pulse or choppy pulse D. Floating and empty pulse or leather pulse |
A patient has edema more pronounced in the legs and ankles, cold feelings, fullness and distention in abdomen, sore lower back, and scanty and clear urination. What pulse is expected?
A. Deep, weak and slow pulse Source: Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water Overflowing - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005 page 601; 1989 Edition page 257 |
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A patient has urgent and frequent urination, burning urine, difficult urination which stops midstream, dark colored urine, blood and sand in the urine, feverish sensations, and thirst. What tongue is expected?
A. White-greasy coating on root B. Pale and wet tongue C. Red tongue without coating D. Thick, sticky, yellow coating on the root with red spots |
A patient has urgent and frequent urination, burning urine, difficult urination which stops midstream, dark colored urine, blood and sand in the urine, feverish sensations, and thirst. What tongue is expected?
D. Thick, sticky, yellow coating on the root with red spots Source: Bladder Damp-Heat - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005 page 672; 1989 Edition page 288 |
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A patient has dry cough with just a small amount of sputum, low-grade fever, hot sensations in the evening, night sweats, red cheeks, and dryness. What tongue is expected?
A. Pale or normal colored tongue B. Red without coating C. Dry tongue D. Thin yellow coating |
A patient has dry cough with just a small amount of sputum, low-grade fever, hot sensations in the evening, night sweats, red cheeks, and dryness. What tongue is expected?
B. Red without coating Source: Lung Yin Deficiency - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005 page 547; 1989 Edition page 233 |
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Generally, when can cupping be applied to a sports injury?
A. right away B. after one week C. after three days D. after 24 hours |
Generally, when can cupping be applied to a sports injury?
D. after 24 hours Source: Cupping Therapy, 2nd Edition, Chirali, page 211 |
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A 44 year-old man has had dull epigastric pain for five years. The pain improves with pressure and is associated with nausea. His mouth is always dry and he likes to sip drinks. His stools are dry. The tongue is red with little coating. There are cracks in the center of the tongue. The pulse is floating (fu mai) and empty (xu mai). What is the treatment plan?
A. Nourish Kidney Yin, Clear Empty Heat B. Nourish Stomach and Spleen Yin, Clear Empty Heat C. Tonify Qi and Blood D. Clear Stomach Heat, Descend Stomach Qi |
A 44 year-old man has had dull epigastric pain for five years. The pain improves with pressure and is associated with nausea. His mouth is always dry and he likes to sip drinks. His stools are dry. The tongue is red with little coating. There are cracks in the center of the tongue. The pulse is floating (fu mai) and empty (xu mai). What is the treatment plan?
B. Nourish Stomach and Spleen Yin, Clear Empty Heat Source: Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency - The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2008, page 692; 1994 Edition page 414 |
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A 69 year-old man complains of extreme tiredness and poor appetite. The tongue is normal with a reddish tinge on the sides. The pulse is wiry (xuan mai) and full (shi mai). What is the treatment principle?
A. Remove Food Retention, Descend Stomach Qi' B. Tonify Spleen Qi C. Soothe the Liver Qi D. Clear Stomach Heat, Descend Stomach Qi |
A 69 year-old man complains of extreme tiredness and poor appetite. The tongue is normal with a reddish tinge on the sides. The pulse is wiry (xuan mai) and full (shi mai). What is the treatment principle?
C. Soothe the Liver Qi Source: Stagnant Liver Qi Invading Stomach - The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2008, page 608; 1994 Edition page 345 |
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A 54 year-old man's main complaint is insomnia. He easily falls asleep but wakes up several times during the night. He has a dry throat. He also complains of erectile dysfunction for two years. The tongue is red with very thin coating. The pulse is empty at the deep level and very weak and thin in the left rear position. What is the treatment plan?
A. Strengthen Heart, Nourish Blood, Calm the Mind' B. Tonify Liver, Nourish Yin, Calm the Mind C. Nourish Kidney Yin, Nourish Heart Yin, Calm the Mind D. Tonify Kidney, Nourish Essence |
A 54 year-old man's main complaint is insomnia. He easily falls asleep but wakes up several times during the night. He has a dry throat. He also complains of erectile dysfunction for two years. The tongue is red with very thin coating. The pulse is empty at the deep level and very weak and thin in the left rear position. What is the treatment plan?
C. Nourish Kidney Yin, Nourish Heart Yin, Calm the Mind Source: Kidney and Heart not Harmonized - The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2008, page 424; 1994 Edition page 295 |
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Which primary channel has a branch which connects with the middle toe and another branch connects with the big toe at SP-1 (yinbai)?
A. Spleen B. Stomach C. Liver D. Gall Bladder |
Which primary channel has a branch which connects with the middle toe and another branch connects with the big toe at SP-1 (yinbai)?
B. Stomach Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Peter Deadman, 2001, page 125 |
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A 23 year-old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for one year. When it started she had a fever and the joints in her hands became painful, hot and swollen. Currently her joints are swollen, heavy, painful and worse in humid weather. Other symptoms include regular periods with scanty blood flow, tingling in the legs, eye floaters. Her complexion is pale. The tongue is pale. The pulse is weak (xu mai). What is the diagnosis?
A. Deficient Spleen Qi with Accumulation of Dampness B. Damp Bi, Deficient Qi and Blood C. Deficient Liver Yin with Empty Fire D. Deficient Qi and Blood |
A 23 year-old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for one year. When it started she had a fever and the joints in her hands became painful, hot and swollen. Currently her joints are swollen, heavy, painful and worse in humid weather. Other symptoms include regular periods with scanty blood flow, tingling in the legs, eye floaters. Her complexion is pale. The tongue is pale. The pulse is weak (xu mai). What is the diagnosis?
B. Damp Bi, Deficient Qi and Blood Source: The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2008, page 1004; 1994 Edition, page 587 |
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A patient has alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal distention and pain. What is the diagnosis?
A. Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel B. Liver Fire Insulting the Lungs C. Liver Invading the Stomach D. Liver Invading Spleen |
A patient has alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal distention and pain. What is the diagnosis?
D. Liver Invading Spleen Source: he Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 530; 1989 Edition, page 227 |
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A patient has shortness of breath during exertion, sweating, and clear urine. What is the diagnosis?
A. Kidney Yang Deficiency B. Kidney Qi Not Firm C. Kidneys Fail To Receive Qi D. Kidney Essence Deficiency |
A patient has shortness of breath during exertion, sweating, and clear urine. What is the diagnosis?
C. Kidneys Fail To Receive Qi Source: he Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 597; 1989 Edition, page 255 |
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The Liver controls the flow of Qi
A. Upward B. Downward C. In all directions D. Entering and leaving |
The Liver controls the flow of Qi
C. In all directions Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 57; 1989 Edition, page 47 |
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Eyes that glitter with a shine and vitality show
A. a healthy Spleen B. a healthy Mind C. strong Lungs D. strong Large Intestine |
Eyes that glitter with a shine and vitality show
B. a healthy Mind Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 48; 1989 Edition, page 41 |
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Which of the following pulses has a slow quality?
A. scattered pulse (san mai) B. overflowing pulse (hong mai) C. knotted pulse (jie mai) D. leather pulse (ge mai) |
Which of the following pulses has a slow quality?
C. knotted pulse (jie mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 496 |
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All of the following pulses have a deep quality except
A. hidden pulse (fu mai) B. firm pulse (lao mai) C. soggy pulse (ru mai) |
All of the following pulses have a deep quality except
C. soggy pulse (ru mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 496 |
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Which of the following pulses can signify the presence of Phlegm?
A. wiry pulse (xian mai) B. soggy pulse (ru mai) C. firm pulse (lao mai) D. leather pulse (ge mai) |
Which of the following pulses can signify the presence of Phlegm?
A. wiry pulse (xian mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 497 |
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All of the following pulses have a rapid quality except
A. moving pulse (dong mai) B. knotted pulse (jie mai) C. hasty pulse (cu mai) D. overflowing pulse (hong mai) |
All of the following pulses have a rapid quality except
B. knotted pulse (jie mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 496 |
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Which pulse does NOT signify Yin Deficiency?
A. scattered pulse (san mai) B. fine pulse (xi mai) C. minute pulse (wei mai) D. leather pulse (ge mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 497 |
Which pulse does NOT signify Yin Deficiency?
A. scattered pulse (san mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 497 |
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How many times does Defensive Qi (wei qi) circulate within 24 hours?
A. 25 times B. 100 times C. 50 times D. 360 times |
How many times does Defensive Qi (wei qi) circulate within 24 hours?
C. 50 times Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 53; 1989 Edition, page 46 |
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The Kidneys are important in the production of blood because
A. They manage the fluid aspect of blood B. They send water up to manage the Heart-Fire C. They are the Root of the Heart's function D. They store Essence and are the source of original Qi |
The Kidneys are important in the production of blood because
D. They store Essence and are the source of original Qi Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 60-61; 1989 Edition, page 49 |
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Central Qi is another way of defining
A. Post-Heaven Qi B. Essence (jing) C. Original Qi (yuan qi) D. Pre-Heaven Qi |
Central Qi is another way of defining
A. Post-Heaven Qi Source: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 54; 1989 Edition, page 46 |
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All of the following pulses have a floating quality EXCEPT
A. hollow pulse (kou mai) B. knotted pulse (jie mai) C. leather pulse (ge mai) D. soggy pulse (ru mai) |
All of the following pulses have a floating quality EXCEPT
B. knotted pulse (jie mai) Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 496 |
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A patient has a rigid neck, high temperature, shaking of the limbs, severe spasm of the back, arching with the head bending back. What tongue is expected?
A. Pale and deviated B. Deep red stiff tongue with thick yellow coating C. Red tongue with yellow greasy coating D. Red on the sides or pale |
A patient has a rigid neck, high temperature, shaking of the limbs, severe spasm of the back, arching with the head bending back. What tongue is expected?
B. Deep red stiff tongue with thick yellow coating Source: Extreme Heat Generating Wind - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005 page 526; 1989 Edition page 221 |
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How does long-term use of ACE inhibitors such as Vasotec (enalpril), Capoten (captopril), or Lotensin (benazepril) affect the pulse?
A. The pulse becomes floating (fu mai) in both front positions B. The pulse becomes big (da mai) and rapid (shu mai) C. The pulse becomes deep (chen mai) and weak (ruo mai) in both rear positions D. The pulse becomes empty (xu mai) |
How does long-term use of ACE inhibitors such as Vasotec (enalpril), Capoten (captopril), or Lotensin (benazepril) affect the pulse?
C. The pulse becomes deep (chen mai) and weak (ruo mai) in both rear positions Source: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2004, page 508 |
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A flaccid tongue is always due to
A. Deficiency of Body Fluids B. Heat C. Internal Wind due to excess Heat D. Cold Source: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1995, page 75 |
A flaccid tongue is always due to
A. Deficiency of Body Fluids Source: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1995, page 75 |
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A tongue coating which is thick and bilateral with yellow strips indicates
A. Liver and Gall Bladder Heat B. External Cold transforming to Heat C. Phlegm-Heat D. Accumulation of Damp-Heat Source: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1995, page 109 |
A tongue coating which is thick and bilateral with yellow strips indicates
A. Liver and Gall Bladder Heat Source: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1995, page 109 |
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A black, dry and cracked tongue coating usually indicates
A. Exhaustion of Yin B. Excess Heat C. Deficient Blood D. Internal Fire stirring Wind Source: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1995, page 111 |
A black, dry and cracked tongue coating usually indicates
A. Exhaustion of Yin Source: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1995, page 111 |
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Which food is contraindicated with any type of skin lesions, hepatitis, or inflammation of the kidneys?'
A. pork B. beef C. lamb D. chicken |
Which food is contraindicated with any type of skin lesions, hepatitis, or inflammation of the kidneys?'
B. beef Source: beef is warm and sweet - Tao of Nutrition, 2000, page 97 |
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Which of the following body areas is the least sensitive to electrical stimulation?
A. Points on back B. Points below elbow C. Points below knee D. Points on face Source: Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981, page 433 |
Which of the following body areas is the least sensitive to electrical stimulation?
A. Points on back Source: Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981, page 433 |
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Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Yang channels Yuan-source points?
A. They lie between the Shu-stream and Jing-river points' B. They have a negligible tonifying and regulating effect on their respective fu C. Their principal action is to expel pathogenic factors or treat meridian pathway disorders D. They all are the 4th point from the distal end of the channel Source: Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 40 |
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Yang channels Yuan-source points?
D. They all are the 4th point from the distal end of the channel Source: Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 40 |
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The theory of the Six Stage pattern of disease was first developed by
A. Wang Shu-he in the book "Mai Jing" B. Huang-fu Mi in the book "Zhen-jiu Jia-yi Jing" C. Zhang Zhong-jing in the book "Shang-han Lun" D. Liu Juan-zi in the book "Liu Juan-zi Gui-yi Fang" |
The theory of the Six Stage pattern of disease was first developed by
C. Zhang Zhong-jing in the book "Shang-han Lun" Source: although the Nei Jing deals with the pathology and treatment of exterior disease, the "Shang Han Lun" (c. AD 220) was the first clinical manual systematically describing the pathology and treatment of disharmonies caused by the invasion of exterior pathogens; the Shang Han Lun dominated the thinking about diseases for centuries - Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 709 |
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Yin jing-river points are effective in treating cough and dyspnea because
A. that is where qi flows B. they are earth points C. they are metal points D. that is where qi pours Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 35 |
Yin jing-river points are effective in treating cough and dyspnea because
C. they are metal points Source: A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 35 |
