ACU TEST1
A 25 year-old female patient has stiffness, pain, and swelling of the foot, headache, and irregular menstruation. Which extra point is indicated? si feng baxie shixuan ba feng
ba feng
san jiao jiu
consists of three points. forming an equilateral triangle with the apex at REN-8 (shen que) and the sides equal the length of the patient's smile -A Manual of Acupuncture. Deadman. 2nd Edition. page 576
Vigorous manipulation of ST-5 (daying) may injure the posterior auricular nerve galea aponeurotica trigeminal nerve facial artery and vein
facial artery and vein A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman (2000), page 133
The Spleen ear point is located inferior to Liver at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae; superior to Liver at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae; inferior to Liver at medial and superior aspect of the cavum conchae; superior to Liver at medial and inferior aspect of the cavum conchae;
inferior to Liver at lateral and superior aspect of the cavum conchae Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 2003, pages 535-542
Which point best treats excess alcohol intake with vomiting? 1- GB-8 (shuai gu) 2- LR-3 (tai chong) 3- GB-20 (feng chi) 4- GB-9 (tian chong)
1- GB-8 A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 641
A 40 year-old female has amenorrhea. She has had no menses for the past three months. She has distention and fu llness in the chest and hypochondriac region. The tongue has a dark purple color. The pulse is deep and wiry. The acupuncture prescription given is REN-3 (zhong ji), SP-10 (xue hai), LR-3 (tai chong), SP-6 (san yin jiao), and Ll-4 (he gu). She returns the following week There is no improvement in the distention. The practitioner palpates the lower abdomen and feels a hard mass. Putting pressure aggravates the abdominal pain. What point would you add? 1- KI-14 (si man) 2- BL-32 (ci liao) 3- REN-6 (qi hai) 4- ST-25 (tian shu)
1- KI-14 (si man) Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 3rd Edition, 2010, page 477; 2nd Edition, page 490
A patient has Greater-Yin (tai yin) symptoms and signs. What is the treatment? 1- REN-12 (zhongwan), BL-20 (pishu), ST-36 (zusanli), ST-25 (tianshu), SP-6 (sanyinjiao); 2- BL-12 (fengmen), LU-7 (lique), Ll-4 (hegu), GB-20 (fengchi) 3- Ll-11 (quchi), ST-44 (neiting), DU-14 (dazhui), ST-37 (shangjuixu), ST-25 (tianshu) 4- TB-5 (waiguan), TB-6 (zhigou), GB-41 (zulinqi), DU-13 (taodao)
1- REN-12 (zhongwan), BL-20 (pishu), ST-36 (zusanli), ST-25 (tianshu), SP-6 (sanyinjiao); Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 717
Which of the following conditions does not have diminished nerve sensitivity to moxibustion and special care in that regard need not be taken? 1- Rheumatoid arthritis 2- Diabetes 3- Paralysis 4- Hemiplegia
1- Rheumatoid arthritis
You are treating a patient with Meniere's Disease. She has nausea, vomiting and poor appetite. You choose the points GB -20 (feng chi), LR-3 (tai chong), TB-17 (yi feng), and SI-19 (ting gong). What points are missing from the prescription? 1- ST-36 (zu san li), REN-12 (zhong wan) 2- KI-3 (tai xi), extra point an mian 3- REN-12 (zhong wan), ST-25 (tian shu), REN-6 (qi hai) 4- SP-3 (tai bai), BL-18 (gan shu)
1- ST-36 (zu san li), REN-12 (zhong wan) Phlegm-Damp-Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text , Bensky, 1981. Found in section starting on page 684
Which formula treats Liver Deficiency? 1- Tonify LR-8 (qu quan} tonify Kl-10 (yin gu} reduce LR-4 (zhong feng} reduce LU-8 (jing qu} 2- Tonify LR-8 (qu quan} tonify Kl-10 (yin gu} reduce LR-2 (xing jian} reduce LU-S (jing qu} 3- Tonify LR-4 (zhong feng} tonify LU-8 (jing qu} reduce LR-2 (xing jian} reduce HT-7 (shen men} 4- Tonify LR-4 (zhong feng} tonify LU-8 (jing qu} reduce LR-2 (xing jian} reduce HT-8 (shao fu)
1- Tonify LR-S (qu quan} tonify Kl-10 (yin gu} reduce LR-4 (zhong feng} reduce LU-8 (jing qu} this is a korean 4-needle technique
Which four-needle formula treats a barking cough. chest pain. breathlessness. fever. thirst. sweating. restlessness? 1- Tonify LU-10 (yu ji) tonify HT-8 (shao fu) reduce LU-5 (chi ze) reduce Kl-10 (yin gu); 2- Tonify LU-9 (tai yuan) tonify SP-3 (tai bai) reduce LU-10 (yu ji) reduce HT-8 (shao fu) 3- Tonify LU-9 (tai yuan) tonify SP-1 (yin bai) reduce LU-10 (yu ji) reduce HT-8 (shao fu) 4- Tonify LU-10 (yu ji) ton ify HT-7 (shen men) reduce LU-5 (chi ze) reduce Kl-10 (y in gu)
1- Tonify LU-10 (yu ji) tonify HT-8 (shao fu) reduce LU-5 (chi ze) reduce Kl-10 (y in gu); Lung Excess
For which of the following conditions can the plum blossom needle be used? 1- lntercostal neuralgia 2- Acute abdominal disorders 3- Infectious disease 4- Areas of traumatic injury
1- lntercostal neuralgia
Ultraviolet therapy is used for which of the following conditions? 1- pelvic inflammatory disease 2- hyper thyroidism 3- lupus 4- arteriosclerosis
1- pelvic inflammatory disease Acupuncture A Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981, page 436
Deep needling at KID-21 (youmen), especially in thin subjects, will 1- puncture the liver on the right side and the peritoneum on the left 2- induce pneumothorax 3- puncture an enlarged heart 4- puncture the liver on the right side and the spleen on the left
1- puncture the liver on the right side and the peritoneum on the left A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman (2000), page 358
When should reusable needles be disinfected? 1- Prior to needle insertion 2- Before sterilization 3- After sterilization 4- Midway through sterilization
2- Before sterilization
Which point combination best treats persistent asthma? 1- BL-12 (feng men). BL-13 (fei shu) 2- DU-12 (shen zhu). BL-43 (gao huang) 3- ST-36 (zu san Ii). SP-6 (san yin jiao) 4- REN-6 (qi hai). REN-4 (guan yuan)
2- DU-12 (shen zhu). BL-43 (gao huang) Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. 3rd Edition. 2010. page 414; 2nd Edition. 1999. page 416
A patient has headache with severe pain on both sides of the head, blurred vision, flushed face, hot temper. The tongue is red with yellow coating. The pulse is wiry. What is the prescription? 1- BL-18 (gan shu), DU-20 (bai hui), BL-23 (shen shu), REN-6 (qi hai), BL-20 (pi shu), ST-36 (zu san Ii) 2- GB-20 (feng chi), DU-20 (bai hui), LR-2 (xing jian), GB-43 (xia xi), GB-5 (xuan Ju) 3- LR-3 (tai chong), BL-67 (zhi yin), Sl-3 (hou xi), DU-20 (bai hui) 4- GB-41 (zu Jin qi), TB-5 (wai guan), GB-8 (shuai gu), extra point tai yang
2- GB-20 (feng chi), DU-20 (bai hui), LR-2 (xing jian), GB-43 (xia xi), GB-5 (xuan Ju); Liver Yang Rising - Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 3rd Edition, 2010, page 454-455; 2nd Edition, 1999, page 464-465
A patient has aversion to cold, sneezing, and a floating pulse. What is the treatment? 1- LI-4 (he gu). LI-11 (qu chi). DU-14 (da zhui). GB-20 (feng chi). LU-11 (shao shang); 2 -LU-7 (lie que). BL-12 (feng men). DU-16 (feng fu); 3 -LU-9 (tai yuan). ST-36 (zu san Ii). BL-13 (fei shu). REN-6 (qi hai). DU-12 (shen zhu); 4 -KI-3 (tai xi). LU-7(lie que). KI-6 (zhao hai). BL-43 (gao huang shu). LU-1 (zhong fu);
2- LU-7 (lie que). BL-12 (feng men). DU-16 (feng fu); Wind-Cold Invading Lungs - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005 page 550; 1989 Edition page 235
A patient has facial paralysis, dribbling saliva, and impaired speech. Which Chinese scalp acupuncture area would you treat? 1- Lower two fifths of sensory area line 2- Lower two fifths of motor area line 3- Second and third fifths of sensory area line 4- Upper fifth of motor area line
2- Lower two fifths of motor area line Facial area -Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text, 1981, Bensky, page 498
Which of the following is the NADA treatment protocol? 1- Shen Men, Liver, Kidney, Autonomic Point Lung 1 2- Lung 2, Shen Men, Liver, Kidney, Autonomic Point 3- Lung L Shen Men, Heart Subcortex, Liver 4- Shen Men, Heart Liver, Endocrine, Kidney
2- Lung 2, Shen Men, Liver, Kidney, Autonomic Point
What is the location of the water point of the hand tai-yin meridian? 1- Superior to the radial styloid process 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist 2- On the cubital crease on the radial side of the tendon of the biceps muscle 3- On the medial aspect of the upper arm 1 cun below Lung 3 on the radial side of the biceps muscle 4- On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps muscle
2- On the cubital crease on the radial side of the tendon of the biceps muscle LU-5 -A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 80
Which of the following body areas is the least sensitive to electrical stimulation? 1- Points on face 2- Points on back 3- Points below elbow 4- Points below knee
2- Points on back Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. page 433
A patient has acute diarrhea with abdominal pain. burning sensation in the anus. and foul smelling stools. The tongue has a yellow greasy coating. The pulse is slippery and fast. What is the prescription? 1- ST-36 (zu san Ii). BL-20 (pi shu). REN-4 (guan yuan). KI-3 (tai xi); 2- ST-36 (zu san Ii). ST-25 (tian shu). ST-44 (nei t ing). SP-9 (y in ling quan); 3- ST-36 (zu san Ii). ST-25 (tian shu). REN-12 (zhong wan). REN-6 (qi hai); 4- ST-36 (zu san Ii). REN-12 (zhong wan). SP-3 (tai bai). BL-20 (pi shu). LR-13 (zhang men)
2- ST-36 (zu san Ii). ST-25 (tian shu). ST-44 (nei t ing). SP-9 (y in ling quan); Damp-Heat - Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. 3rd Edition. 2010. page 423; 2nd Edition. 1999. page 426-427
Your patient is taking Ginkgo Biloba. From the following prescriptions, which is it OK for him to take Ginkgo Biloba With? 1- NSAIDs 2- Coumadin 3- Acetaminophen 4- Thiazide diuretics
3- Acetaminophen
Which of the following points are on the same general level as the 5th lumbar vertebra? 1- BL-2 8 (pang guan shu) 2- BL-27 (xiao chang shu) 3- BL-26 (guan yuan shu) 4- BL-26 (guan yuan shu) BL-50 (wei cang)
3- BL-26 (guan yuan shu) A Manual of Acupuncture. Deadman. 2nd Edition. page 288
You have treated a patient for chills, fever, aversion to cold, and sore throat. He returns with a slight sore throat. Symptoms now include tiredness, slight cough, feelings of heat slight thirst shortness of breath worse with exertion. What is your treatment? 1- ST-36 (zu san Ii), REN-6 (qi hai), Ll-4 (he gu), LU-5 (chi ze); 2- ST-36 (zu san Ii), LU-9 (tai yuan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), Ll-4 (he gu);l 3- DU-14 (da zhui), Ll-11 (qu chi), TB-5 (wai guan), Ll-4 (he gu) 4- DU-14 (da zhui), ST-36 (zu san Ii), REN-6 (qi hai), BL-20 (pi shu)
3- DU-14 (da zhui), Ll-11 (qu chi), TB-5 (wai guan), Ll-4 (he gu) The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 553
Which of the following points are on the same general level as the 10th thoracic vertebra? 1- DU-7 (zhong shu) BL-20 (pi shu) BL-48 (yang gang) 2- DU-6 (ji zhong) BL-20 (pi shu) BL-49 (yi she) 3- DU-7 (zhong shu) BL-19 (dan shu) BL-48 (yang gang) 4- DU-7 (zhong shu) BL-19 (dan shu) BL-49 (yi she)
3- DU-7 (zhong shu) BL-19 (dan shu) BL-48 (yang gang) A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 307
A patient has tongue ulcers, thirst and palpitations. What is the treatment? 1- REN-6 (qi hai), REN-4 (guan yuan), DU-20 (bai hui), DU-14 (da zhui), BL-15 (xin shu); 2- HT-5 (tong Ii), PC-6 (nei guan), BL-15 (xin shu), REN-17 (shan zhong), REN-6 (qi hai) 3- HT-8 (shao fu), HT-7 (shen men), SP-6 (san yin jiao), KI-6 (zhao hai), REN-15 (jiu wei) 4- HT-5 (tong Ii), PC-6 (nei guan), BL-15 (xin shu), DU-14 (da zhui), REN-6 (qi hai)
3- HT-8 (shao fu), HT-7 (shen men), SP-6 (san yin jiao), KI-6 (zhao hai), REN-15 (jiu wei) Heart Fire Blazing - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1989, page 208
A patient has fever. aversion to cold. sore throat. and floating-fast pulse. What is the treatment? 1- KI-3 (tai xi). LU-7(lie que). KI-6 (zhao hai). BL-43 (gao huang shu). LU-1 (zhong fu); 2- LU-7 (lie que). BL-12 (feng men). DU-16 (feng fu); 3- LI-4 (he gu). LI-11 (qu chi). DU-14 (da zhui). GB-20 (feng chi). LU-11 (shao shang); 4- LU-9 (tai yuan). ST-36 (zu san Ii). BL-13 (fei shu). REN-6 (qi hai). DU-12 (shen zhu)
3- LI-4 (he gu). LI-11 (qu chi). DU-14 (da zhui). GB-20 (feng chi). LU-11 (shao shang); Wind-Heat Invading Lungs - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005 page 552; 1989 Edition page 236
Which of the following Ying-spring points clears heat from the Ying and Blood Levels? 1- LR-2 (xing jian) 2- SP-2 (da du) 3- PC-8 (lao gong) 4- Kl-2 (ran gu)
3- PC-8 (lao gong)
A patient has lower abdominal twisting pain which improves with flatulence and borborygmus. What is the treatment? 1- ST-36 (zu san Ii). REN-12 (zhong wan). ST-25 (tian shu). SP-6 (san yin jiao) 2- BL-17 (ge shu). BL-21 (wei shu). BL-25 (da chang shu). BL-18 (dan shu). BL-19 (gan shu) 3- REN-6 (qi hai). GB-34 (yang ling quan). ST-27 (da ju). ST-39 (xia ju xu). SP-6 (san yin jiao) 4- BL-21 (wei shu). BL-20 (pi shu). PC-6 (nei guan). LI-4 (he gu)
3- REN-6 (qi hai). GB-34 (yang ling quan). ST-27 (da ju). ST-39 (xia ju xu). SP-6 (san yin jiao) Small Intestine Qi Pain - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 1989. page 274
Window of Sky points have an effect on sense organs. Which of the following sky points is wrongly associated with eye symptoms? 1- DU-16 (feng fu): blurred vision, visual dizziness 2- BL-10 (tian zhu): eye pain, red eyes, lacrimation, blurred vision 3- Sl-17 (tian rong): burning eye pain, dimness of vision 4- TB-16 (tian you): eye pain, inability to see, lacrimation
3- Sl-17 (tian rong): burning eye pain, dimness of vision
Deep needling of SP-15 (daheng) may 1- penetrate an enlarged heart 2- puncture the aorta 3- penetrate an enlarged spleen or liver 4- puncture the femoral vein
3- penetrate an enlarged spleen or liver A Manual of Acupuncture. Deadman (2000). page 200
For which conditions is moxibustion with salt best used? 1- Asthma, chronic diarrhea, and indigestion 2- Scrofula, TB, and early stages of skin ulcer with boils 3- Impotence, Kidney Yang Deficient and premature ejaculation 4- Abdominal pain, vomiting, and prolonged dysentery
4- Abdominal pain, vomiting, and prolonged dysentery
A patient has chills, cold feelings, listlessness, desire to sleep, diarrhea, pale urination, no thirst pale tongue with white moss, and deep-slow pulse. What is the treatment? 1- BL-12 (fengmen), LU-7(lique), LI-4 (hegu), GB-20 (fengchi) 2- LI-11 ( quchi), ST-44 (neiting), DU-14 ( dazhui), ST-37 ( shangjuixu), ST-2 5 (tianshu) 3- TB-5 (waiguan), TB-6 (zhigou), GB-41 (zulinqi), DU-13 (taodao) 4- BL-23 (shen shu), REN-4 (guan yuan), REN-6 (qi hai), REN-8 (shen que), KI-7 (fu Jiu), KI-3 (tai xi)
4- BL-23 (shen shu), REN-4 (guan yuan), REN-6 (qi hai), REN-8 (shen que), KI-7 (fu Jiu), KI-3 (tai xi) Lesser-Yin (shao yin) stage - Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 717
The points HT-7 (shen men). SP-6 (san yin jiao). KI-3 (tai xi) symptomatically treat 1- Mania 2- Hearing loss 3- Tinnitus 4- Insomnia
4- Insomnia Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. Found in section star ting on page 556
Which of the following Jing-well points does NOT tr eat pain at the root of the tongue? 1- HT-9 ( shao chong) 2- TB-1 (guan chong) 3- PC-9 (zhong chong) 4- LU-11 (shao shang)
4- LU-11 (shao shang)
A 21 year-old male has had hiccups for the past three weeks. Ear acupuncture is used. The treatment is the Diaphragm point. After several treatments there is little progress. Which ear points would you add to the prescription? 1- Tragus Apex and Chest 2- Sympathetic and Lung 3- Endocrine and Stomach 4- Neurogate and Subcortex Acupuncture A Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. page 618
4- Neurogate and Subcortex Acupuncture A Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. page 618
Electroacupuncture is not recommended for any of the following EXCEPT 1- Patients with pacemakers 2- Patients with a history of seizure disorders 3- Patients with cochlear implants 4- Patients with hip joint replacement
4- Patients with hip joint replacement
The points LI-11 (qu chi), SP-10 (xue hai), SP -6 (san yin jiao) symptomatically treat 1- Sore throat 2- Fever 3- Dysmenorrhea 4- Pruritus
4- Pruritus Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981. Found in section starting on page 557
A patient has a bearing down sensation. prolapsed stomach. and feels weak. What is the treatment? 1- REN-6 (qi hai). DU-20 (bai hui). DU-1 (cheng jiang) 2- REN-6 (qi hai). DU-20 (bai hui). REN-12 (zhong wan) 3- REN-6 (qi hai). DU-20 (bai hui). DU-14 (da zhui) 4- REN-6 (qi hai). DU-20 (bai hui). ST-21 (Jiang men)
4- REN-6 (qi hai). DU-20 (bai hui). ST-21 (Jiang men) Spleen Qi Sinking - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 1989. page 244
A patient has frequent and urgent urination which stops midstream. pale and turbid urine. and the hypogastrium feels heavy. What is the treatment? 1- SP-9 (yin ling quan). SP-6 (san yin jiao). BL-28 (pang guang shu). REN-3 (zhong ji). BL-66 (tong gu). BL-63 (jin men); 2- SP-9 (yin ling quan). SP-6 (san yin jiao). REN-9 (shui fen). ST-28 (shui dao). BL-28 (pang guan shu). LI-11 (qu chi). BL-40 (wei zhong); 3- BL-23 (shen shu). DU-4 (ming men). BL-28 (pang guang shu). REN-4 (guan yuan); 4- SP-9 (y in ling quan). SP-6 (san yin jiao). REN-9 (shui fen). ST-28 (shui dao). BL-28 (pang guan shu); Bladder Damp-Cold - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 1989. page 289
4- SP-9 (yin ling quan). SP-6 (san yin jiao). REN-9 (shui fen). ST-28 (shui dao). BL-28 (pang guan shu) Bladder Damp-Cold - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 1989. page 289
A patient has sudden epigastric pain, vomiting, and cold feelings. What is the treatment? 1- REN-10 (xia wan), ST-21 (liang men), ST-34 (liang qiu), SP-10 (xue hai), BL-17 (ge shu) 2- ST-36 (zu san li), REN-12 (zhong wan), BL-21 (wei shu), REN-6 (qi hai) 3- LR-14 (qi men), ST-36 (zu san li ), REN-13 (shang wan), BL-21 (wei shu), GB-34 (y ang ling quan) 4- ST-21 (liang men), SP-4 (gong sun), REN -13 (shang wan), ST-34 (liang qiu)
4- ST-21 (liang men), SP-4 (gong sun), REN -13 (shang wan), ST-34 (liang qiu) Cold Invading the Stomach -The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1989, page 270
What should be avoided when needling PC-3 (quze)? 1- radial plexus 2- the brachial plexus 3- the radial artery and veins 4- the brachial artery and veins
4- the brachial artery and veins A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman (2000), page 372
What is the distance between the yuan-source and xi-cleft points of the hand-jueyin meridian? 3.5cun 5cun 4cun 6cun
5cun
How many Stomach meridian points are on the chest? 9 8 6 5
6 unilaterally. ST-13 - ST-18 - Deadman. 2nd Edition. pages 140-144
What is the distance between the he-sea and xi-cleft points of the hand-yangming meridian? 5cun 9cun 3cun 7cun
7cun
The herb St. John's Wort should NOT be taken together with A) MAO inhibitors B)Antispasmodic analgesics C)Hypercalcemic agents D)Beta blockers
A) MAO inhibitors
You are treating a recent mother who has insufficient lactation, breast distension and painful breasts. Your point prescription is REN-17, ST-18, and SI-1. After several treatments she improves but then the improvement stops. Which points would you add to your prescription? A)BL-18 B)LR-3, GB-20 C)GB-40, ST-36 D)BL-20, ST-36
A)BL-18 Stagnant Liver Qi- Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. Found in section star ting on page 677
Which of the following points tr eats poor memory? A)Extra point si shen cong B)Extra point zi gong C)Extra point si feng D)Extra point dan nang
A)Extra point si shen cong
You are treating a patient with glaucoma. flushed face. irritability. red eyes. bitter taste. and headache. Your treatment is GB-20, BL-2, GB-1, and Ll-4. After no improvement what would you add to your original point prescription? A)LR-3 (tai chong). BL-18 (gan shu) B)SP-6 (san yin jiao). Kl-3 (tai xi) C)SP-9 (yin ling quan). ST-40 (feng long) D)Ll-11 (qu chi). DU-14 (da zhui
A)LR-3, BL-18; Liver Fire -Acupuncture a Comprehensive Thxt. Bensky. 1981. Found in section starting on page 681
A patient has pain and numbness in the arm. Which Chinese scalp acupuncture area would you treat? A)Second and third fifths of sensory area line B)Lower two fifths of sensory area line C)Lower two fifths of motor area line D)Upper fifth of sensory area line
A)Second and third fifths of sensory area line Upper limb area -Acupuncture:AComprehensive Thxt, 1981, Bensky, page 500
Which Korean 4-needle formula treats Large Intestine Excess? A)Reduce Ll-2, reduce BL-66, Tonify Ll-5, tonify SI-5; B)Tonify Ll-5, tonify Sl-3, reduce Ll-2, reduce BL-66; C)Tonify LI-11, tonify ST-36, reduce LI-5, reduce SI-3; D)Tonify Ll-11, tonify ST-36, reduce Ll-5, reduce Sl-5;
A)reduce Ll-2, reduce BL-66, Tonify Ll-5, tonify SI-5; http://www.acupuncture.com/ education/ theory/fourneedle.htm
The Qi from the DU-1 {cheng qiang) Luo-connecting point Spreads from front to back; Spreads in the chest and lateral costal regions; Disperses and spreads down over the abdomen; Ascends bilaterally to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput;
Ascends bilaterally to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput
The points BL-15, HT-7, LR-3 symptomatically treat A)Breast distention B)Excessive dreaming C)Vertex headache D)Sensation of a plum pit in the throat
B)Excessive dreaming Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. Found in section star ting on page 556
A patient has dry stools. a burning sensation in the anus. and thick-dry-yellow tongue coating. What is the treatment? A)BL-20, BL-21, BL-25, ST-37, DU-1; B)Ll-11, Kl-6, ST-25, BL-25, SP-6, ST-37; C)ST-36, Kl-6, Kl-10, REN-4, ST-25; D)ST-40, REN-12, SP-6, SP-9, Ll-11;
B)Ll-11, Kl-6, ST-25, BL-25, SP-6, ST-37; Large Intestine Heat; ST-25 and BL-25 clear Large Intestine Heat; Ll-11 clears Large Intestine Heat; the lower he-sea point ST-37 clears Heat; SP-6 and Kl-6 promote the Body Fluids of the body; other points that can be selected include: ST-44 to clear Stomach Heat and REN-12 to assist in promoting Body Fluids; reducing needle technique is used on all points EXCEPT those that promote Body Fluids; moxa is not applicable - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005 page 650; 1989 Edition page 278
What point is located on the radial side of the wrist in the center of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis? A)shu-stream point of the hand shao-yang meridian B)jing-river point of the hand yang-ming meridian C)yuan source point of the hand shao-yang meridian D)yuan source point of the hand tai-yang meridian
B)jing-river point of the hand yang-ming merid ian LI-5 (yang xi) - A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman. 2nd Edition. page 106
Which of the following Jing-river points does NOT have an indication for fever with absence of sweating? TB-6 (zhi gou) BL-60 (kun Jun) KI-7 (fu Jiu) LU-8 (jing qu)
BL-60 (kun Jun)
How should the correct functioning of an autoclave be checked? Biological monitoring Monitoring of heat levels Chemical monitoring Monitoring of pressure levels
Biological monitoring
How many bilateral Stomach meridian points are on the lower abdomen? A)14 B)8 C)12 D)10
C)12 ST-25 through ST-30 - Deadman, 2nd Edition, pages 148-152
For which conditions is moxibustion with ginger best used? A)True Cold, False Heat B)Impotence, premature ejaculation C)Abdominal pa in, soreness and pain in joints, and diarrhea D)Scrofula, TB, and early stages of skin ulcer with boils
C)Abdominal pain, soreness and pain in joints, and diarrhea also used for yang deficiency -Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 3rd Edition, page 364; 2nd Edition, 1999, page 364
A patient has Lesser-Yin (shao yin) symptoms and signs of the cold type. What is the treatment? A)LR-3, LI-4, SP-4, PC-6; B)REN-12, BL-20, ST-36, ST-25, SP-6; C)BL-23, REN-4, REN-6, Kl-7, Kl-3; D)REN-4, Kl-3, Kl-6, SP-6;
C)BL-23, REN-4, REN-6, Kl-7, Kl-3; Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005. page 717
Which of the following points can treat the upper back and neck? A)DU-3 (yao yang guan) B)Extra point yao tong xue C)BL-60 (kun lun) D)BL-40 (wei zhong)
C)BL-60 (kun lun)
A 27 year-old female has been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy affecting the upper limb. The acupuncturist is treating her with ear acupuncture with the Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist points. She is not showing improvement. What ear points should be added to the prescription? A)Subcortex, Excitation B)Cervical, Adrenal C)Neurogate, Sympathetic D)Nerve, Occiput
C)Neurogate, Sympathetic Acupuncture A Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. page 613
A patient has loose stools, chilliness, edema, cold limbs, and fatigue. What is the treatment? A)KI-3, BL-23, ST-25, ST-36, BL-21; B)SP-9, SP-6, REN-12, SP-3, ST-8; C)SP-9, REN-9, REN-12, BL-22, SP-3; D)SP-9, SP-6, DU-9, LI-11, BL-20;
C)SP-9, REN-9, REN-12, BL-22, SP-3; Spleen Yang Deficiency - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 572; 1989 Edition, page 243
Deep perpendicular or oblique needling of KID-22 may A)injure the long thoracic nerve B)penetrate the aorta D)puncture the spleen and/ or lung C)puncture the lung and/ or liver
C)puncture the lung and/ or liver A Manual of Acupuncture. Deadman (2000). page 360; CAM. 2010 edition. page 191 says to avoid injuring the heart do not do a deep insertion
You are treating a patient who is taking anti-hypertensive medieations. In your interview you learn that he is taking herbal supplements. Which of the following would you advise he can continue because all of the others increase the blood-pressure lowering effect of his preseription drugs Goldenseal Blaek Cohosh Capsicum Evening Primrose
Capsicum
Which of the following Jing-well points is NOT indicated for dream-disturbed sleep? A)ST -45 (ii dui) B)SP-1 (yin bai) C)GB-44 (zu qiao yin) D)BL-67 (zhi yin)
D)BL-67 (zhi yin)
A patient has stabbing pain in the epigastrium and vomiting dark blood. What is the treatment? A)LR-14, ST-36, REN-13, BL-21, GB-34; B)ST-36, REN-12, BL-20, BL-21, REN-6; C)REN-13, ST-21, SP-4, PC-6, ST-44; D)REN-10, ST-21, ST-34, SP-10, BL-17;
D)REN-10, ST-21, ST-34, SP-10, BL-17; Blood Stasis in the Stomach -The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005. page 634; REN-10 is listed in the 1989 Edition. page 272
A patient has abdominal pain improved with heat borborygmus, and diarrhea. What is the treatment? A)ST-44, REN-12, LI-11, ST-25, ST-21; B)LR-3, SP-4, PC-6, GB-34, BL-21; C)LI-4, TB-6, ST-25, BL-25, REN-12; D)REN-6, ST-25, ST-39, BL-20, ST-36;
D)REN-6, ST-25, ST-39, BL-20, ST-36; Small Intestine Deficient and Cold - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 1989, page 276
A patient has edema in the ankles. and abundant thin and watery-frothy sputum. What is the treatment? DU-4 (ming men). BL-23 (shen shu). SP-6 (san yin jiao). SP-9 (yin ling quan). KI-7 (fu Jiu); Kl-6 (zhao hai). Kl-9 (zhu bin). REN-4 (guan yuan). Kl-2 (ran gu). HT-5 (tong ii); REN-4 (guan yuan). Kl-3 (tai xi). KI-6 (zhao hai). SP-6 (san yin jiao). Kl-10 (yin gu); DU-4 (ming men). BL-23 (shen shu). BL-15 (xin shu). SP-9 (yin ling quan) SP-6 (san yin jiao);
DU-4 (ming men). BL-23 (shen shu). SP-6 (san yin jiao). SP-9 (yin ling quan). KI-7 (fu Jiu); Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water Overflowing - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia.
A patient has hypogastric distention and fullness, a sense of urgency with urination, blood in urine, mental restlessness, a reddish-purple tongue without coating, and deep-choppy pulse. What is the stage? Lesser-Yang (shao yang) Greater-Yin (tai yin) Bright-Yang (yang ming) Greater-Yang (tai yang)
Greater-Yang (tai yang) this is a tai yang organ pattern with Accumulation of Blood; the tai yang stage is associated with the pathogenic factor (wind-cold) lodged on the exterior of the body (space between skin and muscles); but the tai yang stage also has two organ patterns that has the pathogenic factor with a deeper location in the body; these two tai yang organ patterns are Accumulation of Blood and Accumulation of Water; in the tai yang organ pattern with Accumulation of Blood there is stasis and excess Heat in the Lower Burner and the Bladder; the Bladder becomes disordered and manifests the symptoms of hypogastric distention, a sense of bladder fullness, and urgency to urinate; the excess Heat affects the Blood causing it to spill out (blood in the urine); as the Mind is rooted in Blood, the excess Heat in the Blood leads to mental restlessness; the pulse can be deep-fine-rapid or deep-choppy; the treatment principle is to Invigorate Blood, Eliminate Stasis in Lower Burner, Clear Bladder Heat - Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2005, page 714
Which of the following Luo-connecting points does not have an indication for treating mania? PC-6 (nei guan) ST-40 (feng long) HT-5 (tong li ) SI-7 (zhi zheng)
HT-5 (tong li )
How many Kidney meridian points are on the lower abdomen? 10 8 14 12
KI-11 to KI-16; there are six on each side and 12 is the best answer choice presented; Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 351, 601
A patient has Thrminal-Yin (iue yin) symptoms and signs. What is the treatment? LR-3 (taichong). Ll-4 (hegu). SP-4 (gongsun). PC-6 (neiguan); TB-5 (waiguan). TB-6 (zhigou). GB-41 (zulinqi). DU-13 (taodao); REN-4 (guanyuan). Kl-3 (taixi). Kl-6 (zhaohai). SP-6 (sanyinj iao); BL-23 (shenshu). REN-4 (guanyuan). REN-6 (qihai). Kl-7 (shenque). Kl-3 (taixi);
LR-3 (taichong). Ll-4 (hegu). SP-4 (gongsun). PC-6 (neiguan) Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005. page 718
A patient has acute abdominal pain. irritability. cold limbs. thirst, hunger without desire to eat, pain and hot sensations in the chest, diarrhea. and round worms. What is the treatment? REN-4 (guanyuan). Kl-3 (taixi). Kl-6 (zhaohai). SP-6 (sanyinj iao); BL-23 (shenshu). REN-4 (guanyuan). REN-6 (qihai). Kl-7 (shenque). Kl-3 (taixi); LR-3 (taichong). Ll-4 (hegu). SP-4 (gongsun). PC-6 (neiguan); TB-5 (waiguan). TB-6 (zhigou). GB-41 (zulinqi). DU-13 (taodao);
LR-3 (taichong). Ll-4 (hegu). SP-4 (gongsun). PC-6 (neiguan); Terminal-Yin (iue yin) stage -Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Maciocia. 2005. page 718
Which meridian enters the lower gum? Large Intestine Stomach Small Intestine Spleen
Large Intestine
Your patient has high fever with tonsillitis. Your treatment is SI-17 (tian rang) and LU-11 (shao shang). Next day there is no improvement. What would you add to your prescription? BL-40 (wei zhong) Ll-4 (he gu). Ll-11 ( qu chi) LI-4 (he gu). LU-7 (lie que) DU-14 (da zhui). TB-5 (wai guan)
Ll-4 (he gu). Ll-11 ( qu chi) Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. Found in section star ting on page 690
GB-38
Located 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula -A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 455
SP-18
Located on the lateral side of the chest in the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline - A Manual of Acupuncture. Deadman. 2nd Edition. page 202
A needle inserted in the lower leg has broken and it is at the same level as the skin. What would you do? Press tissue around needle until broken end is exposed and then pull out with forceps; Use cupping to bring up the needle; Press tissue around needle until broken end is exposed and then pull out with hands; Make a small incision so you can remove needle;
Press tissue around needle until broken end is exposed and then pull out with forceps;
Using the mother meridian, which of the following treats Stomach Deficiency according to the mother-son law? ST-43 (xian gu) Ll-1 (shang yang) GB-41 (Jin qi) SI-5 (yang gu)
SI-5 (yang gu)
Using the external/internal related meridian which of the following treats Stomach Deficiency according to the mother-son law? SP-1 (yin bai) SP-3 (tai bai) SP-5 (shang qiu) SP-2 (da du)
SP-2 (da du) SP/ST External/Internal related merdian. SP2 is the fire point;
Which xi-cleft point tr eats acute contraction and sprain of the lumbar region? DU-26 (r enzhong) TB-7 (hui zong) Sl-6 (yang lao) BL-63 (jin men)
Sl-6 (yang lao) Deadman, 2nd Edition, page 39
He-sea points have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT Treat counterflow of Qi and diarrhea; Treat diseases of the fu; Treat diseases of the skin; Treat upper end of channels;
Treat upper end of channels
In the ear, the scapha is related to the Trunk and lower limbs Digestive tract Upper limbs Head and facial region
Upper limbs
BL-32 (ci liao). BL-39 (wei yang). REN-3 (zhong ji). SP-6 (san yin jiao). BL-23 (shen shu) is a prescription for Leukorrhea Back pain Urinary retention Prolapsed uterus
Urinary retention Bladder Damp-Heat or Kidney Qi Deficient -Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text. Bensky. 1981. Found in section star ting on page 652