Univ 3 exam

The kidney corresponds with which yang organ? A. gallbladder B. stomach C. bladder D. small intestine

C

Studies reported by the NCCIH have shown that an injectable form of _____ has been shown to have beneficial effects against hepatitis C in clinical trials. A. ginger B. licorice C. astragalus D. cinnamon

B

33. In TCM, spicy herbs are thought to: A. promote blood circulation B. detoxify, purge, and open the bowels C. inhibit pain due to muscle constriction D. promote urination

A

Cochrane reviews of acupuncture research have concluded that any perceived benefit of acupuncture for _____ has been a placebo effect. A. carpal tunnel syndrome B. postoperative nausea C. lower back pain D. headaches

A

In Chinese diet therapy, foods are identified by all of the following properties except: A. invigorating and sedating B. yin and yang C. warming and cooling D. drying and moistening

A

What happens when the yin and yang inside of a person become unbalanced? A. They change proportion and bring themselves back into balance. B. The yin overpowers the yang and becomes the dominant force. C. The yang overpowers the yin and becomes the dominant force. D. The person dies.

A

When Fred went to see a TCM practitioner, he was given a dry diagnosis. Based on this diagnosis, Fred should be advised to avoid which type of food? A. fried food B. raw fruit C. bland food D. low-fat food

A

Which Chinese herb is used to normalize blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, resist fatigue, increase oxygen utilization, and enhance immune functions? A. ginseng B. coptis C. rehmannia D. bupleurum

A

Which element controls water in a controlling sequence? A. earth B. wood C. air D. metal

A

Which two tui na methods are used most today? A. rolling method and one finger method B. rolling method and nei gung method C. one finger method and bone setting method D. nei gung method and bone setting method

A

Which is NOT an example of a disease that has been treated with acupuncture? A. fibromyalgia B. leukemia C. asthma D. osteoarthritis

B

6. The type of acupuncture that uses points on the ears and is more commonly used for pain control and drug, alcohol, and nicotine addiction is called: A. traditional Chinese acupuncture B. auricular acupuncture C. five element acupuncture D. Korean acupuncture

B

According to Chinese belief, there are _____ major meridians. A. 6 B. 12 C. 23 D. 27

B

Giana has been coping with arthritis for years, but has been unable to get significant relief from the various over-the-counter and prescription medications she has tried. If she goes to a TCM practitioner, which type of herb might Giana be instructed to try? A. sour B. bitter C. sweet D. salty

B

If necessary, _____ can be removed without causing death. A. yin organs B. yang organs C. both yin and yang organs D. neither yin nor yang organs

B

Which of these people is a metal type? A. Karen, who has a pointed chin, small hands, and curly hair B. Stan, who has square and broad shoulders and a triangle-shaped face C. Ava, who has a round face and a long torso D. Dennis, who is slender and tall

B

Which of these people would benefit from the rolling method of Chinese massage? A. Nora, whose elbow was injured B. Ethan, who suffers from migraines C. Winola, who has been experiencing nerve pain D. Santiago, whose energy system is depleted

B

37. Although it has dangerous side effects, scientific evidence indicates that _____ combined with caffeine is an effective weight loss product. A. salvia B. peony C. ma-haung D. rhubarb

C

An herb that is used to attack the organism causing illness and is taken on a short-term basis is considered a(n) _____ herb. A. upper B. middle C. lower D. highest

C

Compared to Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture uses: A. more needles with less stimulation B. more needles with more stimulation C. fewer needles with less stimulation D. fewer needles with more stimulation

C

Ken was examined by a TCM practitioner using the Eight Guiding Principles, and was given a cold diagnosis. Based on this diagnosis, it is most likely that Ken had: A. swelling B. flushed skin C. a low-grade fever D. a headache

C

Lena wants to take Gabriel's pulse on his right wrist. Which fingers should Lena use when taking Gabriel's right pulse? A. left thumb B. right thumb C. middle three fingers on her left hand D. middle three fingers on her right hand

C

Research shows that qi gong can help: A. improve balance B. reduce anxiety C. alleviate premenstrual pain D. improve vision

C

Studies have been done by the NCCAM on Chinese herbal medicine suggest that the short-term use of _____ can safely relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. A. astragalus B. cinnamon C. ginger D. licorice

C

The resurgence of TCM in China began: A. at the start of the 21st century B. during the Victorian era C. after the Communists took power in 1949 D. in 1972 when President Nixon went to China

C

The typical education standard for an acupuncturist is between 2,000 and 3,000 hours of training in an independently accredited _____ program. A. associate's degree B. bachelor's degree C. master's degree D. doctorate degree

C

There are approximately _____ acupuncturists with medical degrees practicing in the United States. A. 900 B. 1,300 C. 3,000 D. 7,000

C

Which of the five elements corresponds to spring? A. earth B. water C. wood D. metal

C

Which of the following is considered a yang characteristic? A. matter B. cold C. male D. sweet

C

he external form of qi comes from the: A. parents prior to birth B. mother while breastfeeding C. air we breathe and food we eat D. friends and family that surround us

C

22. In TCM, scorched or burned odors as associated with problems with which part of the body? A. liver B. kidneys C. stomach D. heart

D

25. The earliest acupuncture tools were made of sharp pieces of stone or: A. glass B. metal C. wood D. bone

D

4. All of the following are true of acupuncture needles EXCEPT: A. the needles used are sterilized or are sterilized and disposable B. the needles are about the thickness of a human hair C. the tips of the needles are conical, so they can penetrate tissues without causing damage D. the shape and size of the needles make the insertion relatively painful

D

According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey how many U.S. adults reported having used acupuncture in the past year? A. 500,000 B. 1,000,000 C. 2,000,000 D. 3,500,000

D

Peony is used: A. to treat post-stroke syndrome B. as a very reliable laxative C. to open the breathing passages D. to regulate the blood

D

Using heat at acupuncture points near or on the skin is referred to as: A. cupping B. laser acupuncture C. trigger-point acupuncture D. moxibustion

D

What are the five elements of the theory of the five elements? A. air, water, fire, wood, and metal B. earth, wind, fire, water, and wood C. fire, water, air, metal, and earth D. water, fire, wood, metal, and earth

D

Which meridian is paired with the triple heater meridian? A. gall bladder meridian B. urinary bladder meridian C. spleen meridian D. pericardium meridian

D

Which statement about the practitioners registered with the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine is false? A. They are fully informed about herbals and their safe use. B. They follow detailed guidelines. C. They follow a code of practice produced by the Register. D. They prepare and dispense the herbal medicines.

D

the United States, herbal products are classified as: A. over-the-counter drugs B. prescription drugs C. narcotics D. dietary supplements

D