Acupuncture quiz Flashcards
How do you needle GB 34?
0.8-1.2 cun perpendicular
Which of the following points would be the best to sedate internal wind?
GB 12
GB 24 is located where?
directly below nipple, in 7th ICS, lateral to midline
Which of the following GB points does not treat Bell Palsy or internal wind in the head and face?
GB 21
Why is GB 21 used to promote labor?
it has a strong descending Qi function
Why is deep perpendicular needling of gall bladder 21 dangerous?
its right over the apex of the lung
Which of the following points is best for treating insomnia?
GB 20
Your patient has acid reflux and is suffering from a lazy GB. Which of the following pt’s would be best to treat this?
GB 24
Which of the following points best for treating back pain?
GB 25
Which of the following pt’s treats both liver over acting on spleen and can be used to generally tonify GB
GB 40
Your patient has problems with itchy and painful eyes. Which of the following points would be best to treat this?
GB 37
GB 41 is the confluent pt of which extra meridian?
Dai
Your patient has trouble thinking clearly and has weak bones. Which of the following points would be best to treat this?
GB 39
Chinese name for GB 34?
Yanglingquan
What is a function or indication that GB 34 does not do?
treats the marrow (it doesn’t do this)
Pt has tremors in his hands. You diagnose him with internal liver wind. Use which point?
GB 34
Point for sciatica
GB 30
This point powerfully clears liver and gallbladder heat
GB 43
Which point is correct point location in relation to the fibula?
GB 37 is anterior to the fibula
Your patient is trying to pass a kidney stone. which of the following point is most powerful to help move the stone?
GB 25
