100 Question Multiple Choice Exam

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A patient has chronic cough, profuse sputum, and thick-greasy white tongue coating. What is the treatment?
- LU 9 (Taiyuan), ST 36 (Zusanli), BL 13 (Feishu), CV 6 (Qihai), GV 12 (Shenzhu)
- LU 9 (Taiyuan), ST 36 (Zusanli), BL 13 (Feishu), CV 6 (Qihai), CV 9 (Shuifen)
- SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), SP 9 (Yinlingquan), CV 9 (Shuifen), BL 20 (Pishu), SP 5 (Shangqiu)
- LU 5 (Chize), LU 7 (Lieque), ST 40 (Feng long), BL 20 (Pishu), PC 6 (Neiguan)
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Yin channels Yuan-source points?
- All are Earth points
- They were first listed in the "Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion"
- They are the 3rd, 7th, or 9th point on the meridian
- They are the same as the Shu-stream point
What is the feature of Grave's disease?
- Blood in the stool
- Goiter and exopthalmia
- Dermopathy
- Unilateral eye inflammation
Stagnant Liver Qi can cause any of the following EXCEPT:
- Belching
- Fixed pain
- Bitter taste
- Sensation of a "lump" in throat
Raynaud's phenomenon is an autoimmune disorder that affects the:
- blood vessels
- lymphatic vessels
- muscles
- ligaments
Which point Clears heat from the Stomach channel and fu, Calms the spirit, and Activates the channel and alleviates pain?
- ST 41 (Jiexi)
- GB 34 (Yanglingquan)
- ST 38 (Tiaokou)
- ST 37 (Shangjuxu)
Which two he-sea points are used in combination to treat hypertension?
- GB 34 (Yanglingquan) and LR 8 (Ququan)
- BL 40 (Weizhong) and GB 34 (Yanglingquan)
- ST 36 (Zusanli) and LI 11 (Quchi)
- LI 11 (Quchi) and KI 10 (Yingu)
Which stage is treated by expelling the heat through stimulating a bowel movement?
- Bright Yang (Yang Ming) channel pattern
- Lesser Yang (Shao Yang)
- Greater Yang (Tai Yang)
- Bright Yang (Yang Ming) organ pattern
Which muscle channel is involved with the inability to bend forward if the back muscles are affected or the inability to bend backward if the front chest muscles are affected?
- Kidney Muscle channel
- Bladder Muscle channel
- Liver Muscle channel
- Gall Bladder Muscle channel
How many times does Defensive Qi (wei qi) circulate within 24 hours?
- 100 times
- 50 times
- 25 times
- 360 times
Which point Descends rebellious qi and alleviates cough and wheezing and Benefits the throat and voice?
- LU 1 (Zhongfu)
- CV 22 (Tiantu)
- CV 17 (Shanzhong)
- ST 18 (Rugen)
A patient has sticky, thick, offensive, and yellow vaginal discharge. There is itching in the vulva, dry stool, scanty urine. The tongue has a sticky yellow coating. The pulse is Rapid (Shuo). What is the prescription?
- CV 6 (Qihai), SP 9 (Yinlingquan), ST 36 (Zusanli), BL 30 (Baihuanshu)
- GB 26 (Daimai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 7 (Fuliu), BL 23 (Shenshu), KI 12 (Dahe)
- CV 3 (Zhongji), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), LR 3 (Taichong), BL 32 (Ciliao), LR 5 (Ligou)
- GB 26 (Daimai), KI 7 (Fuliu), LR 3 (Taichong), SP 9 (Yinlingquan)
Which point Warms the lower jiao, Regulates menstruation and benefits the genital region?
- ST 27 (Daju)
- ST 29 (Guilai)
- CV 2 (Qugu)
- LR 5 (Ligou)
In the pain control mechanism model, the pain stimulus travels from the tissue to the spinal cord, to the brain stem, to the thalamus, and finally to the pre-frontal cortex. What central nervous system structure does the acupuncture stimulus positively influence on the way up to the pre-frontal cortex that pain stimulation does not?
- Motor Cortex
- Amygdala
- Hypothalamus
- Cingulate Gyrus
GV 2 (Yaoshu) is needled:
- Obliquely inferior
- Obliquely superior
- Perpendicularly
- Subcutaneously
A patient has dry eyes, dry throat, night sweats, scanty menses, and a red peeled tongue. What is the treatment plan?
- Nourish Kidney Yin, Clear Empty Fire, Calm the Mind
- . Nourish Kidney and Heart Yin, Clear Heart Empty Fire
- Nourish Liver and Kidney Yin
- Nourish Kidney Yin
A patient has dry cough, dry throat, hoarse voice, dry (not red) tongue. What is the treatment?
- LU 7 (Lieque), LI 4 (He gu), LI 6 (Pianli), BL 12 (Fengmen), CV 9 (Shuifen)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), SP 9 (Yinlingquan), BL 13 (Feishu), LU 9 (Taiyuan)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 3 (Taibai), BL 20 (Pishu), BL 13 (Feishu), LU 9 (Taiyuan)
- LU 9 (Taiyuan), KI 6 (Zhaohai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), CV 12 (Zhongwan)
Which Shu-stream point is one of the most important distal points for treating ear disorders due to any pathology?
- GB 41 (Zulinqi)
- SI 3 (Houxi)
- LR 3 (Taichong)
- TE 3 (Zhongzhu)
Which of the following is the xi-cleft point of the Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai)?
- GB 34 (Yanglingquan)
- GB 38 (Yangfu)
- GB 37 (Guangming)
- GB 35 (Yangjiao)
A patient has dryness of mouth at night, night sweats, and a red tongue without any coating. What is the treatment?
- HT 5 (Tongli), KI 7 (Fuliu), CV 4 (Guanyuan), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), BL 15 (Xinshu)
- LR 8 (Ququan), KI 3 (Taixi), BL 23 (Shenshu), BL 18 (Ganshu), CV 4 (Guanyuan)
- CV 4 (Guanyuan), HT 5 (Tongli), KI 6 (Zhaohai), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), BL 15 (Xinshu)
- CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 3 (Taixi), KI 6 (Zhaohai), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 10 (Yingu)
Which Jing-River point treats obstruction of qi following windstroke leading to impaired breathing?
- PC 5 (Jianshi)
- LR 4 (Zhongfeng)
- SP 5 (Shangqiu)
- LU 8 (Jingqu)
Post-natal depression is usually due to:
- Exhaustion of the Qi and Blood Stasis
- Blood deficiency leading to Heart Blood Deficiency
- Exhaustion of the Flush/Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai)
- Stasis of Blood
When there is numbness in the face due to external Wind, which facial channels are affected?
- Connecting channels
- Main channels
- Extraordinary channels
- Divergent channels
A patient has abdominal pain, diarrhea with blood and mucous in the stool. What is the treatment plan?
- Clear Heat in the Large Intestine and Stomach, Promote Body Fluids
- Clear Heat, Resolve Dampness, Stop Diarrhea
- Clear Heat in Stomach and Large Intestine, Promote Bowel Movement
- Promote Fluids in Large Intestine
A patient has chronic tinnitus, worse with strain and better with pressing, dizziness, excessive leukorrhea, and weak knees. The pulse is Wiry (Xuan). What is the prescription?
- TE 17 (Yifeng), GB 2 (Tinghui), TE 3 (Zhongzhu), LR 2 (Xingjian), GB 41 (Zulinqi)
- TE 17 (Yifeng), GB 2 (Tinghui), KI 3 (Taixi), GV 4 (Mingmen), TE 3 (Zhongzhu), BL 23 (Shenshu)
- GB 2 (Tinghui), SI 19 (Tinggong), TE 21 (Ermen), LI 4 (Hegu), TE 5 (Waiguan)
- ST 44 (Neiting), LI 11 (Quchi), GB 2 (Tinghui), SI 19 (Tinggong), TE 21 (Ermen)
A patient has belching, sour regurgitation, irritability, and distention in the epigastric and hypochondriac areas. What is the treatment?
- CV 10 (Xiawan), ST 21 (Liangmen), ST 34 (Liangqiu), SP 10 (Xuehai), BL 17 (Geshu)
- LR 14 (Qimen), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 13 (Shangwan), BL 21 (Weishu), GB 34 (Yanglingquan)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 12 (Zhongwan), BL 21 (Weishu), CV 6 (Qihai)
- ST 21 (Liangmen), SP 4 (Gongsun), CV 13 (Shangwan), ST 34 (Liangqiu)
What is the location of the fire point of the Hand Bright Yang (Yang Ming) meridian?
- On the ulnar side of the wrist in the depression between the tendons of the m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis
- Between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side
- On the radial side of the wrist in the depression between the tendons of the m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis
- On the radial side of the index finger distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint at the junction of the white and red skin
Which of the following is a risk factor for CHD (Coronary Heart Disease)?
- High HDL, low LDL
- Low HDL, low LDL
- High HDL, high LDL
- Low HDL, high LDL
If a patient faints after needle insertion, what should first be done?
- Lie patient flat
- Elevate feet
- Needle GV 26 (Shuigou)
- Remove needles
A patient has edema in the ankles, thin and watery-frothy sputum, pale and swollen tongue, and Deep (Chen), Weak (Ruo) pulse. What is the treatment?
- KI 6 (Zhaohai), KI 9 (Zhubin), CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 2 (Rangu), HT 5 (Tongli)
- CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 3 (Taixi), KI 6 (Zhaohai), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 10 (Yingu)
- GV 4 (Mingmen), BL 23 (Shenshu), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), SP 9 (Yinlingquan), KI 7 (Fuliu)
- GV 4 (Mingmen), BL 23 (Shenshu), BL 15 (Xinshu), SP 9 (Yinlingquan) SP 6 (Sanyinjiao)
A 44-year-old man has had back pain for the past ten years. The pain is worse with work and improves with rest. He has night sweats, depression, insomnia, and dry mouth at night. The tongue is red and without coating. The pulse is Weak (Ruo). What is the treatment plan?
- Strengthen the back, Tonify Qi and Blood
- Strengthen the back, Nourish Liver Blood, Moisten Dryness
- Strengthen the back, Nourish Kidney Yin
- Strengthen the back, Clear the Heart, Pacify the Mind
Which of the following points are on the same general level as the 1st intercostal space?
- CV 21 (Xuanji) KI 27 (Shufu) ST 13 (Qihu)
- CV 20 (Huagai) KI 26 (Yuzhong) ST 14 (Kufang)
- CV 21 (Xuanji) KI 26 (Yuzhong) ST 13 (Qihu)
- CV 20 (Huagai) KI 27 (Shufu) ST 14 (Kufang)
Which of the following has an incorrect pulse associated with extraordinary vessel clinical manifestation pattern?
- The Yang Stepping/Heel (Qiao) Vessel has wiry pulses on both front positions
- The Yin Stepping/Heel (Qiao) Vessel has wiry pulses on both rear positions
- The Yin Linking (Wei) Vessel has a wiry pulse on the medial side of the rear position
- The Belt/Girdle (Dai) Vessel has wiry pulses on both middle positions
Which of the following are NOT particularly useful points in diagnosis?
- Back Transporting points
- Front Collecting points
- Ah Shi points
- Luo points
A patient has numbness of the arms and legs, shaking of the head and tremors, pale and deviated tongue, and choppy pulse. What is the treatment?
- LR 2 (Xingjian), Shixuan, SI 3 (Houxi), GV 20 (Baihui), GB 20 (Fengchi), GV 16 (Fengfu)
- LR 14 (Qimen), GB 24 (Riyue), GB 34 (Yanglingquan), GV 9 (Zhiyang), SP 9 (Yinlingquan), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), LI 11 (Quchi)
- LR 8 (Ququan), LR 3 (Taichong), LI 4 (Hegu), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 3 (Taixi), GB 20 (Fengchi), GV 20 (Baihui)
- LR 14 (Qimen), LR 13 (Zhangmen), GB 34 (Yanglingquan), LR 3 (Taichong), CV 12 (Zhong wan), ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao)
Needling SP 12 (Chongmen) in which direction will injure the femoral artery?
- Deep lateral direction
- Deep medial direction
- Deep superior direction
- Deep inferior direction
When there is a deficiency of Kidney Yang there will be:
- Scanty and pale urination
- Putrid smelling and pale urination
- Profuse and pale urination
- Scanty and dark urination
A patient has chronic diarrhea which tends to occur in the early morning, pain below the navel, and cold extremities. The tongue is pale with a white coating. The pulse is Deep (Chen) and Deficient (Xu). What is the prescription?
- ST 36 (Zusanli), ST 25 (Tianshu), CV 12 (Zhongwan), CV 4 (Guanyuan)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), ST 25 (Tianshu), ST 44 (Neiting), SP 9 (Yinlingquan)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 12 (Zhongwan), SP 3 (Taibai), BL 20 (Pishu), LR 13 (Zhangmen)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), ST 25 (Tianshu), BL 20 (Pishu), CV 6 (Qihai), KI 3 (Taixi)
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?
- Deep red stiff tongue with thick yellow coating
- Pale and deviated
- Red tongue with yellow greasy coating
- Red on the sides or pale
Which point can be used when one leg is shorter than the other, one scapula higher than the other, or there is sweating on only one side of the body?
- BL-62 (Shenmai)
- BL-64 (Jinggu)
- BL-40 (Weizhong)
- BL-60 (Kunlun)
A 54-year-old male has hypertension. His family physician treated him with acupuncture using the points GB 20 (Fengchi), LI 11 (Quchi), and ST 36 (Zusanli). Though his hypertension was improving, he was referred to you for further treatment. On interrogation he reports that he has dizziness. You notice that his eyes are blood shot. Which point would you add to the original prescription?
- LR 2 (Xingxian)
- LR 3 (Taichong)
- KI 2 (Rangu)
- KI 3 (Taixi)
What are the indications for the point located in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin?
- Uterine bleeding, mental disorders, dream disturbed sleep
- Abdominal distension, pain and rigidity of the tongue, haemorrhoid
- Amenorrhea, prolapse of uterus, dysuria
- Gastric pain, vomiting, diarrhea
A patient has a cold back, profuse and clear urination, pale tongue, and a deep pulse. What is the treatment?
- BL 23 (Shenshu), BL 28 (Pangguangshu), KI 3 (Taixi), CV 3 (Zhongji), BL 52 (Zhishi)
- BL 23 (Shenshu), GV 4 (Mingmen), KI 3 (Taixi), CV 4 (Guanyuan), CV 6 (Qihai)
- KI 3 (Taixi), LU 7 (Lieque), KI 6 (Zhaohai), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 17 (Shanzhong)
- KI 3 (Taixi), KI 6 (Zhaohai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 10 (Yingu), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao)
The Uterus is closely related to what extraordinary vessels?
- Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai), Yin Linking Vessel (Yin Wei Mai)
- Conception/Directing Vessel (Ren Mai), Flush/Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai)
- Belt/Girdle Vessel (Dai Mai), Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
- Yin Heel Vessel (Yang Qiao Mai), Conception/Directing Vessel (Ren Mai)
A patient has wheezing, a softness of the soft tissue of the neck, shortness of breath, sweating, cold limbs, back pain. The tongue is pale. The pulse is Deep (Chen) and Thready (Xi). What is the prescription?
- GV 14 (Dazhui), LU 7 (Lieque), LI 4 (Hegu), BL 12 (Fengmen), BL 13 (Feishu)
- BL 13 (Feishu), LU 5 (Chize), CV 22 (Tiantu), ST 40 (Fenglong), Dingchuan
- KI 3 (Taixi), BL 23 (Shenshu), BL 13 (Feishu), CV 17 (Tanzhong), CV 6 (Qihai)
- BL 13 (Feishu), LU 9 (Taiyuan), ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 3 (Taibai)
After removal of the acupuncture needle from the packaging and prior to insertion:
- Disinfected fingers can touch the shaft
- A cotton ball can be used to touch the shaft
- Nothing non-sterile must touch the shaft
- Only gloved hands can touch the shaft
Which of the following statements is false?
- The Ying-Spring points are always the second point in the channel
- The He-Sea points are always at the elbows and knees
- The Jing-River points are not always the fourth point in the channel
- The Shu-Stream points are always the third point in the channel
A patient has palpitations with fatigue, exhaustion, bluish lips, cold in the chest and pale tongue with wet coating. What is the treatment?
- PC 5 (Jianshi), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), CV 17 (Shanzhong) moxa, CV 6 (Qihai) moxa
- HT 7 (Shenmen), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu) moxa, GV 14 (Dazhui) moxa, CV 6 (Qihai) moxa
- PC 5 (Jianshi), PC 7 (Daling), HT 8 (Shaofu), ST 40 (Fenglong), CV 12 (Zhong wan) moxa
- ST 40 (Fenglong), HT 7 (Shenmen) moxa, HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), CV 12 (Zhong wan)
A patient has rash behavior, uncontrollable emotions, incoherent speech and red tongue with sticky-yellow coating. What is the treatment plan?
- Tonify and Nourish Heart Yin, Pacify the Mind
- Clear the Heart, Pacify the Mind
- Clear Heart Fire, Resolve Phlegm, Pacify the Mind
- Open the Heart, Resolve Phlegm
A patient has a dry cough with scanty phlegm, dry nose and throat, and red tongue. She has noticed blood in her spit. The tongue is red with thin coating. The pulse is Thready (Xi) and Rapid (Shuo). Choose the best point prescription for this patient.
- GV 14 (Dazhui), LU 7 (Lieque), LI 4 (Hegu), BL 12 (Fengmen), BL 13 (Feishu)
- BL 13 (Feishu), LU 5 (Chize), CV 22 (Tiantu), ST 40 (Fenglong), Dingchuan
- BL 13 (Feishu), LU 9 (Taiyuan), ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 3 (Taibai)
- KI 6 (Zhaohai), LU7 (Lieque), BL 13 (Feishu), LU 1 (Zhongfu), LU 6 (Kongzui)
A patient has stabbing pain in the epigastrium, vomiting dark blood. What is the treatment?
- CV 13 (Shangwan), ST 21 (Liangmen), SP 4 (Gongsun), PC 6 (Neiguan), ST 44 (Neiting)
- ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 12 (Zhongwan), BL 20 (Pishu), BL 21 (Weishu), CV 6 (Qihai)
- TE 6 (Zhigou), ST 21 (Liangmen), ST 34 (Liangqiu), SP 10 (Xuehai), BL 17 (Geshu)
- LR 14 (Qimen), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 13 (Shangwan), BL 21 (Weishu), GB 34 (Yanglingquan)
A 12-year-old patient has an acute case of tonsillitis. He has a slightly elevated temperature. Treatment given is LI 4 (Hegu) and LI 11 (Quchi). After the first treatment he reports that he does not feel as hot but that his throat still hurts. Which points would you add to the prescription?
- SI 2 (Qiangu), LU 10 (Yuji)
- SI 17 (Tianrong), LU 11 (Shaochang)
- KI 6 (Zhaohai), LU 7 (Lieque)
- GV 14 (Dazhui), GV 15 (Yamen)
A patient has red cheeks, palpitations at night, restless fatigue and a Thready (Xi), Rapid (Shuo) pulse. What is the treatment?
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), GV 14 (Dazhui), CV 6 (Qihai)
- CV 6 (Qihai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), GV 20 (Baihui), GV 14 (Dazhui), BL 15 (Xinshu)
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), CV 17 (Shanzhong), CV 6 (Qihai)
- HT 6 (Yinxi), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), CV 17 (Shanzhong), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao)
A patient has high fever, hot sensations, no aversion to cold, thirst, cough with thin-yellow sputum, shortness of breath, sweating, red tongue with yellow coating, and Slippery (Hua), Rapid (Shuo) pulse. What is the treatment?
- ST 44 (Neiting), ST 43 (Xiangu), LI 11 (Quchi), ST 21 (Liangmen)
- LU 5 (Chize), LI 11 (Quchi), DU 14 (Dazhui), BL 13 (Feishu)
- LI 11 (Quchi), ST 25 (Tianshu), ST 37 (Shanjuxu), ST 39 (Xiajuxu)
- TE 5 (Waiguan), TE 6 (Zhigou), GB 34 (Yanglingquan), GB 43 (Xiaxi)
20. A patient has nose bleeds with fever, foul breath, and constipation. The tongue is red with yellow coating. The pulse is Rapid (Shuo) and Forceful (You li). What is the prescription?
- LI 20 (Yingxiang), LI 4 (Hegu), LU 11 (Shaoshang), GV 23 (Shangxing)
- GV 23 (Shangxing), LI 4 (Hegu), KI 6 (Zhaohai), LI 20 (Yingxiang)
- LI 20 (Yingxiang), M-HN-9 (Taiyang), GB 20 (Fengchi), BL 13 (Feishu), extra point Bitong
- LI 4 (Hegu), GV 23 (Shangxing), ST 44 (Neiting), LI 20 (Yingxiang)
Jing-river points are where the:
- Qi pours
- Qi glides
- Qi flows
- Qi emanates
The Heart acupuncture point 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease is a:
- Jing-well point
- Ying-spring point
- Shu-stream point
- Jing-river point
- He-sea point
Which point combination helps in the treatment of Bone Bi?
- BL 11 (Dazhu), GB 39 (Xuanzhong)
- BL 23 (Shenshu), CV 4 (Guanyuan)
- GV 14 (Dazhui), LI 11 (Quchi)
- GB 34 (Yanglingquan), BL 23 (Shenshu)
If you pierce a vein during acupuncture treatment you should apply direct pressure for up to:
- 5 minutes
- 1 minute
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
He-sea points treat skin disorders. Which point treats itching of the genitals?
- SP 9 (Yinlingquan)
- BL 39 (Weiyang)
- LR 8 (Ququan)
- BL 40 (Weizhong)
The relationship of the Large Intestine with the Lungs can be seen in the elderly when declining Lung Qi often causes:
- Blood Loss
- Poor digestion
- Constipation
- Nausea
The most common anemia in the world is:
- Sickle cell anemia
- Aplastic anemia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Microcytic anemia
Needling SP 12 (Chongmen) in which direction will injure the femoral nerve?
- Deep medial direction
- Deep superior direction
- Deep lateral direction
- Deep inferior direction
A patient has alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal distention and pain. What is the treatment?
- LR 14 (Qimen), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 13 (Shangwan), BL 21 (Weishu), GB 34 (Yanglingquan)
- LR 13 (Zhangmen), GB 34 (Yanglingquan), LR 3 (Taichong), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 12 (Zhongwan)
- BL 25 (Dachangshu), ST 25 (Tianshu), TE 6 (Zhigou), LI 4 (Hegu), CV 12 (Zhongwan)
- BL 20 (Pishu), BL 21 (Weishu), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 12 (Zhongwan), CV 6 (Qihai)
A patient has weak knees, hair loss, and weak sexual drive. What is the treatment?
- GV 4 (Mingmen), BL 23 (Shenshu), CV 9 (Shuifen), KI 7 (Fuliu), SP 9 (Yinlingquan)
- KI 6 (Zhaohai), KI 9 (Zhubin), CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 2 (Rangu), HT 5 (Tongli)
- GV 4 (Mingmen), BL 23 (Shenshu), CV 12 (Zhongwan), ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao)
- CV 4 (Guanyuan), KI 3 (Taixi), GV 4 (Mingmen), BL 23 (Shenshu), GB 39 (Xuanzhong)
Which level has emaciation, low-grade fever, night sweats, restlessness, dry mouth with desire to sip liquids, five-palms heat, malar flush, dark-red tongue without coating, and Thready (Xi), Rapid (Shuo) pulse?
- blood level with heat victorious stirring wind
- blood level with collapsing of yin
- blood level with empty wind agitating interior
- blood level with heat victorious moving blood
A patient has irritability, red face, red eyes, and red tongue with yellow coating. What is the treatment?
- GB 34 (Yanglingquan), LR 3 (Taichong), PC 6 (Neiguan), LR 14 (Qimen), TE 6 (Zhigou)
- GB 34 (Yanglingquan), LR 3 (Taichong), BL 17 (Geshu), SP 10 (Xuehai), BL 18 (Ganshu)
- LR 2 (Xingjian), GB 20 (Fengchi), LR 3 (Taichong), LI 11 (Quchi), GB 3 (Benshen)
- GB 24 (Riyue), BL 19 (Danshu), GB 34 (Yanglingquan), GV 9 (Zhiyang), TE 6 (Zhigou)
A 54-year-old man has the main complaint of 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 the past two years. The tongue is red with a very thin coating. The pulse is Deficient (Xu) at the deep level and very Deficient (Xu) and Thready (Xi) in the left rear position. What is the treatment plan?
- Tonify Kidney, Nourish Essence
- Strengthen Heart, Nourish Blood, Calm the Mind
- Tonify Liver, Nourish Yin, Calm the Mind
- Nourish Kidney Yin, Nourish Heart Yin, Calm the Mind
An 82-year-old female patient has the western diagnosis of "Chronic Heart Failure". What is the corresponding TCM diagnosis?
- Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency
- Heart fire
- Deficient Kidney and Heart Yang
- Deficient Heart Blood
Which Nourishes Yin; Moistens dryness; and Tonifies Blood?
- mutton
- beef
- pork
- chicken
A patient has epigastric pain that comes and goes suddenly and radiates to the hypochondriac area, frequent belching, nausea, and acid reflux. The tongue has a thin and white coating. The pulse is Wiry (Xuan). What is the prescription?
- PC 6 (Neiguan), ST 36 (Zusanli), CV 11 (Jianli)
- PC 6 (Neiguan), CV 12 (Zhongwan), LR 14 (Qimen) ST 36 (Zusanli), LR 3 (Taichong)
- CV 12 (Zhongwan), CV 6 (Qihai), ST 36 (Zusanli), SP 4 (Gongsun), BL 20 (Pishu)
- PC 6 (Neiguan), ST 36 (Zusanli), LI 4 (Hegu), ST 40 (Fenglong)
By providing a material basis, Blood prevents Qi from:
- Leaking
- Sinking and then leaking
- Giving rise to Empty Heat
- Descending
Which point Clears damp-heat from the lower jiao; Benefits the genitals; Invigorates blood and benefits the uterus; and Nourishes blood and yin?
- LR 8 (Ququan)
- SP 8 (Diji)
- LR 6 (Zhongdu)
- CV 4 (Guanyuan)
A patient has tongue ulcers, thirst, palpitations and a red tongue. What is the treatment?
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), CV 17 (Shanzhong), CV 6 (Qihai)
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), GV 14 (Dazhui), CV 6 (Qihai)
- CV 6 (Qihai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), GV 20 (Baihui), GV 14 (Dazhui), BL 15 (Xinshu)
- HT 8 (Shaofu), HT 7 (Shenmen), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 6 (Zhaohai), CV 15 (Jiuwei)
Point selection requires a good knowledge of the channels. BL 57 (Chengshan) is selected to treat hemorrhoids because of the
- Bladder luo-connecting channel
- Bladder divergent channel
- Bladder sinew channel
- Bladder primary channel
Which point Clears heat and treats malaria and Regulates the Governing vessel (Du Mai)?
- GV 14 (Dazhui)
- GV 13 (Taodao)
- GV 8 (Jinsuo)
- GV 12 (Shenzhu)
After giving birth, a woman has no breast milk, pale face, dry skin, and poor appetite. The tongue is pale with little coating. The pulse is Thready (Xi) and Deficient (Xu). What is the prescription?
- SI 1 (Shaoze), BL 23 (Shenshu), KI 3 (Taixi), KI 7 (Fuliu), CV 17 (Tanzhong)
- SI 1 (Shaoze), CV 17 (Tanzhong), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), ST 18 (Rugen), ST 36 (Zusanli)
- SI 1 (Shaoze), GB 21 (Jianjing), ST 19 (Burong), LR 3 (Taichong), ST 36 (Zusanli)
- SI 1 (Shaoze), LR 14 (Qimen), CV 17 (Tanzhong), CV 12 (Zhongwan), LR 3 (Taichong), PC 6 (Neiguan)
Inability to concentrate and think clearly while working or studying is a sign of weak:
- Heart Qi
- Spleen Qi
- Kidney Qi
- Liver Qi
Gary is a 50 year-old stockbroker. One cold and rainy day he arrives at the doctor's office complaining of right foot pain. He is wearing soft moccasin slippers and cries out in pain when the doctor attempts to remove the right slipper. The right big toe is red, swollen, and inflamed extending from the toe into the ball of the foot. The rest of the foot is not involved. The left foot is unremarkable. All other joints are normal. Physical exam reveals a slight tenderness to palpation on the right kidney. Last month he went to the ER to pass a kidney stone. He was told to drink lots of water and has had no problems since. He usually drinks one or two cocktails after work and last night he drank more than usual. What is the presumptive diagnosis?
- Fracture
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
A patient has palpitations, tiredness, and a deficient pulse. What is the treatment?
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), GV 14 (Dazhui), CV 6 (Qihai)
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), CV 17 (Shanzhong), CV 6 (Qihai)
- CV 6 (Qihai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), GV 20 (Baihui), GV 14 (Dazhui), BL 15 (Xinshu)
- HT 8 (Shaofu), HT 7 (Shenmen), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 6 (Zhaohai), CV 15 (Jiuwei)
In ear acupuncture, the sciatic nerve is located at the:
- Terminal of inferior antihelix crus
- Lateral 2/3 of the inferior antihelix crus
- Medial 2/3 of the inferior antihelix crus
- Middle portion of antihelix crus
A pregnant lady has prolonged labour with malposition of the fetus, sharp pain in the abdomen, scanty dark and red bleeding, dark complexion. The tongue is dark. The pulse is Deep (Chen) and Forceful (You Li). What is the pattern?
- Blood Heat and Qi Stasis
- Blood Deficiency and Qi Stasis
- Deficient Qi and Stagnant Blood
- Qi and Blood Stasis
What is derived from and interacts with both Pre-Heaven and Post-Heaven Essence (Jing):
- Kidney Essence
- Lung Essence
- Heart Essence
- Liver Essence
If the Liver function of storing blood is abnormal, it can cause:
- Skin diseases
- Digestive diseases
- Urinary diseases
- Respiratory diseases
Which level has high fever, fainting, limb twitching, convulsions, rigid neck, eyeballs turning up, teeth clenching, dark-red tongue without coating, and Wiry (Xuan), Rapid (Shuo) pulse?
- blood level with empty wind agitating interior
- blood level with heat victorious moving blood
- blood level with heat victorious stirring wind
- blood level with collapse of yin
Where is the endocrine point located in the ear?
- On the inferior aspect of the intertragic notch
- At the base of the cavum conchae in the intertragic notch
- On the lateral and inferior aspect of the intertragic notch
- On the lateral and anterior side of intertragic notch
Which test/sign identifies either the medial meniscus or the lateral meniscus?
- Posterior drawer sign
- Lachmen test
- McMurray test
- Anterior drawer sign
- Flexion stress test
A patient has tight chest, palpitations with stress and/or fatigue, frequent sighing and a Wiry (Xuan), Deficient (Xu) pulse. What is the treatment?
- HT 8 (Shaofu), HT 7 (Shenmen), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 6 (Zhaohai), CV 15 (Jiuwei)
- CV 6 (Qihai), CV 4 (Guanyuan), GV 20 (Baihui), GV 14 (Dazhui), BL 15 (Xinshu)
- LR 3 (Taichong), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), CV 17 (Shanzhong), CV 6 (Qihai)
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), GV 14 (Dazhui), CV 6 (Qihai)
A patient has priapism (constant erection without sexual stimulation). Which muscle channel is likely involved?
- Liver Muscle Channel
- Kidney Muscle Channel
- Bladder Muscle Channel
- Stomach Muscle Channel
A patient has palpitations, feeling cold, cold limbs and Deep (Chen, Weak (Ruo) pulse. What is the treatment?
- HT 5 (Tongli), PC 6 (Neiguan), BL 15 (Xinshu), GV 14 (Dazhui), CV 6 (Qihai)
- HT 7 (Shenmen), PC 6 (Neiguan), CV 4 (Guanyuan), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 6 (Zhaohai)
- PC 6 (Neiguan), PC 4 (Ximen), CV 17 (Shanzhong), HT 7 (Shenmen), SP 10 (Xuehai)
- HT 7 (Shenmen), PC 6 (Neiguan), CV 14 (Juque), BL 17 (Geshu), BL 20 (Pishu)
Which Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; and Tonifies Qi and Blood?
- mutton
- beef
- crab
- pork
What is the location of lower he-sea point of the small intestine on the meridian of the foot yang-ming meridian?
- 8 cun inferior to ST 35 (Dubi) 2 cun inferior to ST 37 (Shangjuxu) midway between ST 35 (Dubi) and ST 41 (Jiexi)
- 9 cun inferior to ST 35 (Dubi) 3 cun inferior to ST 37 (Shangjuxu)
- 9 cun inferior to ST 36 (Zusanli) 3 cun inferior to ST 37 (Shangjuxu)
- 3 cun inferior to ST 35 (Dubi) one finger-breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia
A patient has aversion to cold, shivering, fever, feeling of heaviness in the body and head, nausea, sticky tase in mouth, sticky-yellow tongue coating, and Slippery (Hua), Floating (Fu) pulse. What is the treatment?
- LI 4 (Hegu), LI 11 (Quchi), TE 5 (Waiguan), LU 11 (Shaoshang)
- LU 7 (Lieque), LI 4 (Hegu), BL 12 (Fengmen), GB 20 (Fengchi)
- LI 4 (Hegu), LI 11 (Quchi), SP 9 (Yinlingquan), CV 13 (Shangwan)
- LU 7 (Lieque), LI 4 (Hegu), SP 6 (Sanyinjiao), KI 6 (Zhaohai)
Which point has a caution that deep needling at this point may penetrate an enlarged spleen?
- SP 12 (Chongmen)
- SP 16 (Fuai)
- SP 18 (Tianxi)
- SP 14 (Fujie)
Neck muscles that look soft and feel soft generally indicates deficient Kidney Yang or:
- Stomach Cold
- Severe Deficiency of Qi and Blood
- Deficient Kidney Yin
- Stomach channel dysfunction

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