Theory 2 final

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The Point of Exit on the Kidney channel is: a. Kd 27 b. Kd 22 c. Kd 15 d. Kd 9

b. KID-22

which point on the pericardium channel has a function similar to st 40? a. Pc 4 b. Pc 5 c. Pc 7 d. Pc 9

b. PC 5

This point is the Master (confluent) point of the DU meridian and can be used effectively for treating neck pain and stiffness. This point is: a. SI 8 b. SI 3 c. SI 2 d. SI 1

b. SI 3

Which UB point is an earth point that treats heat type skin disorders? a. UB 16 b. UB 40 c. UB 57 d. UB 60

b. UB 40

Both Kidney and Pericardium channels contain Master points that open up the 8 Extra Vessels. Which two 8 extra vessels are opened by these two points? a. Ren and Du b. Yin Qiao and Yin Wei c. Chong and Dai d. Yang wei and Yang Qiao

b. Yin Qiao and Yin Wei

Which of the following is NOT an action of the heart? a.Tx disorders of tongue and cheek, including loss of voice b. tx skin disorders c. tx throat including pain swelling and congestion d. tx eyes

b. tx skin disorders

Which points Tx blood? a. UB 9 b. UB 13 c. UB 17 d. UB 19

c. UB 17

Which is not a function of the SJ? a. tx headaches b. harmonizes the 3 jiaos c. benefits the nose d. reduces fever

c. benefits the nose

Which of the following is not an action of the SP a. calms + regulates the Shen b. Tonifies Qi + blood c. Treats failure or impairment of R+R d. raises Qi, treats prolapse

c. treats failure or impairment of R+R

The grandmother point is also the _________ point

control point

Which point on the Heart channel is key rescue point for Heart emergencies, including acute myocardial infarct and stroke? a. Ht 1 b. Ht 5 c. Ht 7 d. Ht 9

d. HT 9

Puncture of the peritoneum is most likely to occur when needling: a. an obese patient b. Lu 1 c. LI 4 d. St 30

d. ST 30

Which point clears heat from the blood? a. UB 7 b. UB 20 c. UB 31 d. UB 40

d. UB 40 - cools the blood

A patient comes to your office complaining that she knows what she wants to do in life, but lacks the ambition and will to carry it out? Which UB pt. might help this patient? a. UB 42 b. UB 44 c. UB 49 d. UB 52

d. UB 52 (fear)

Tonifying a Point of Exit will: a. Sedate its respective channel b. Supplement its succeeding channel c. Sedate its succeeding channel d. a & b only

d. a and b only

which points should never be needled? a. sanjiaojue b. ren 8 c. du 16 d. a+b only

d. a and b only

Advisory regarding Front Mu of KI

deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

What is advisory of SP 21

deep perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax

What is the advisory for UB 22?

deep, perpendicular needling may damage kidneys

Needling advisory for FM of SI

do not needle if patients bladder is full

Heart manifests in the

face

Advisory for SP 6

forbidden in pregnancy

These points are especially useful for tx skin disease with heat pathogens

he-sea

Which shu points lie the deepest in the body, and are the places where the Qi "enters inward"

he-sea

What point category affects blood, bone, tendon, tissues, or qi?

influential (tx whole body)

These points Tx bi syndrome. On Yin meridians they are metal points

jing river

A patient arrives in office complaining of pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. Which point would you palpate to help determine if this patient has an intestinal abscess (appendicitis)?

lanweixue

The Classics say, in cases of Deficiency tonify the __________, in cases of Excess sedate the __________

mother, child

drowning - resusitation point

ren 1

According to classic theory, front mu points _________

sedate

These Shu points tx heaviness and pain of damp bi

shu stream

These points tonify and harmonize the Zang On Yin meridians they are the Yuan points

shu stream

This set of points is used to treat many childhood nutritional and digestive disorders including constipation and diarrhea.

sifeng

Needling advisory for SJ 5?

tell patient not to bend arm after insertion

According to Classical theory of acupunture, back shu points___________

tonify

Earth controls ________

water

The ST likes ________ and dislikes_________

wetness, dryness

These points are best for acute conditions, esp. with sharp pain

xi cleft

These points are best for treating blood disorders, especially blood stasis in the abdomen:

xi cleft

What type of point does not Tonify or sedate?

xi cleft - moves blood and qi - stagnation causes acute pain

Aside from the DU channel itself, DU 14 is the intersection of the 3 foot yang and _______________.

3 arm yang

How many xi cleft points are on the KI channel?

3-xi cleft of yin qiao (KI-8) and yin wei (KI-9)

The Ren Mai is the locus of how many Front Mu points?

6

The Urinary Bladder Channel is used to treat all of the following except: a. disorders involving the lumbar region, anus, leg b. breast disorders, especially lactation dysfunction c. pacification of both int. and ext. wind d. Shen disorders

B. Breast disorders

For constipation with pain, which combo would you use? a. LU-5+ST-25 b. LI-4+ST-21 c. LI-4+ST-25 d. LI-11+ST-21

C. LI4 + ST 25

sp loathes _____________, sp likes _______________

Dampness/Dryness

Which metal point on the heart channel is most effective for treating a disturbed Shen, esp. restless zang disorder?

HT 4

This 48 year old man has had several heart attacks and complains of recurrent angina which is not controlled by his western prescriptions. He wants you to treat him for the pricking pain he experiences. The best point for this would be:

HT 6 (Tx blood stasis)

These points tx disorders of the ST and INT from eating and drinking, esp. vomit and diarrhea. (ex: ST 36)

He-Sea

A patient comes to your office complaining of restless dreams. You find they are suffering from LIV problems. What Back Shu spirit point might you use in the treatment?

Hunmen - UB 47

pricked to clear severe heat and restore consciousness

Jing Well

Where does the UB derive the heat necessary to carry out its functions?

KI's

What organs does KI channel connect with?

KI, BL, LIV, LU, HT

KI channel passes through which organs?

LIV, KI, HT, LU, UB

Asides from itself, the interior pathway of the HT connects with the SI and the

LU

What is best point for acute pain along the spine?

SI 3

This point on the SI channel is not used much for neck and shoulder pain, but surprisingly it can be quite effective for treating all kinds of jaundice.

SI 4

This ST primary channel connects with the

SP

Which Zang would be considered child of heart

SP

Pin Yin translation of this point is "Sea of blood" because it tx menstrual issues

SP 10

This Shu Stream point is best for treating bloating, especially after eating:

SP 3

This Luo point treats many digestive issues, especially diarrhea or constipation

SP 4

to tx disorders of the heart and chest you needle PC 6 and ________

SP 4

Sedation point on SP channel

SP 5

"Xi cleft of blood"

SP 8

This he-sea and water point is key for clearing damp, esp. in the lower part of body

SP-9

This Front-Mu point treats many digestive issues, esp. diarrhea or constipation

ST 25

For many breast problems, including mastitis, you would choose this Xi Cleft point:

ST 34

what point would you use for acute pain of the ST

ST 34 (xi cleft)

best point for treating knee problems, especially strains and sprains is

ST 35

which is best for supplementing qi and blood

ST 36

For frozen shoulder, treat the patient sitting down, and have the patient move the shoulder while you manipulate the needle in this distal point

ST 38

empirical point for shoulder pain

ST 38

This lower He Sea point treats many Small Intestine patterns, is best for treating Crohn's disease, and is one of the Seas of Blood:

ST 39

Which is the best point combo for facial peralysis

ST 4 + ST 8

This is best for clearing phlegm anywhere in body

ST 40

Best point for bleeding gums, toothache, gastric pain, diarrhea, or heat anywhere in ST channel

ST 44

Foot tai yin channel passes through which organs?

ST, HT, SP

This sea of grain point is one of the major ones you would use to tx running piglet qi

ST-30

This point is at an intersection of the ST and GB channels and is often used to tx migraines

ST8

UB 11, ST 37, ST 39 - Which of four seas

Sea of Blood

these points are all located at flexures of body (wrists and ankles)

Shu Stream

Fire point on SP is best for treating which of the following

Sudden Turmoil Disorder (diarrhea/vomit)

Which point on the PC channel would be best to tx windstroke with unconsciousness? A. fire point b. source point c. tonification point d. xi cleft point

Tonification point

Which acupoint is the intersection of the 3 foot yang, 2 arm yang, the yin qiao and the yang qiao

UB 1

A pregnant patient in her second trimester comes in complains of urinary incontinence. To Tx her you would use: a. UB 28 b. UB 67 c. UB 10 d. UB 60

UB 10 - not best pt for urination but only pt you can use. Points 60,67 are forbidden and 28 is local.

Which back shu would be best for tx patterns involving the HT?

UB 15

Which of these UB points would best treat jaundice with a bitter taste in the mouth

UB 19 (Danshu) - clears heat in LIV/GB

Which back shu point would be best for treating patterns involving the Kidney?

UB 23

To regulate the intestines you might combine St 25 with which point on the Urinary Bladder channel? a. UB 23 b. UB 25 c. UB 28 d. UB 30

UB 25 (Back Shu of LI)

This point on the UB channel is #1 dorsal point for treatment of both Chrons and Shan Disorder. What is it?

UB 27 - BS of SI

Urinary bladder connects with which ZF?

UB and KI's

Which Back Shu point is known in pinyin as pangguangshu UB 28?

Urinary Bladder

These points serve as crevices where Qi and blood gather together and plunge deeply into the body

Xi Cleft

These points are best for clearing all kinds of heat. They are either Fire or Water points

Ying Spring

Which of the following points would be best used to Tonify and regulate the respective Zang?

Yuan

Which point affect original qi

Yuan

Jueyinshu is the Back Shu of which of these Zang organs? a. Pericardium b. Liver c. Spleen d. Heart

a. PC

UB 21 (Weishu) has a function comparable to which Yangming channel point? a. ST 36 b. LI 4 c. SP 6 d. ST 25

a. ST 36

This is a key point for relaxing the sinews, particularly along the entire UB channel from the head and neck to the heels, but use with care on pregnant patients! a. UB 60 b. UB 57 c. UB 40 d. UB 31

a. UB 60

Which front mu point would be paired with UB 14? a. Front mu of the pericardium b. Ren 12 c. Front mu of the heart d. Lu 1

a. front mu of the Pc

A patient presents with intense itching affecting entire body. He also says he feels lump in his throat. Which would tx both conditions? a. liver 5 b. gb 34 c. liv 14 d. gb 36

a. liver 5

Which of the following is not a function of SP 6 a. stops labor b. aids insomnia c. harmonize liver d. regulates menstrual flow

a. stops labor

Many window of the Sky points are recognizable by their Pinyin name which has ________ in it. a. tian b. men c. feng d. xi

a. tian

The Kidneys control a. the grasping of Qi b. 2 lower orifices c. ming men d. all the above

all the above

What is advisory for ST 18

avoid during pregnancy

What is the advisory for PC 6

avoid the median nerve


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