Theory 2 final
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