Ch. 7: Diagnostic Methods

Question 1

A red tongue indicates:

Answer 1

Heat

Question 2

A yellow coating indicates:

Answer 2

Excess heat

Question 3

A slow pulse indicates:

Answer 3

Yang deficiency

Question 4

A rapid pulse and red tongue indicate:

Answer 4

Yin deficiency

Question 5

A malodorous, wet discharge from the ears indicates:

Answer 5

Damp heat

Question 6

Dandruff indicates:

Answer 6

Blood deficiency

Question 7

Halitosis indicates:

Answer 7

Excess heat

Question 8

Shuang Fu Mai is:

Answer 8

The common carotid artery

Question 9

The fact that lameness in a performance horse is better after exercise indicates:

Answer 9

Qi and/or Bld stagnation

Question 10

Polydipsia in a geriatric dog usually indicates:

Answer 10

Yin deficiency

Question 11

Weak coughing usually indicates:

Answer 11

LU Qi deficiency

Question 12

Clear and long urination usually indicates:

Answer 12

KID Yang deficiency

Question 13

Red and inflamed eyes are a sign of:

Answer 13

LIV heat

Question 14

Si-zhen refers to:

Answer 14

The “four” TCVM “diagnostic methods”

Question 15

An 18yo Thoroughbred mare has had chronic diarrhea for 3mo. She is a mellow and laid-back mare. Her appetite seems poor and she has had significant weight loss. PE reveals a pale tongue, weak pulse and low Shen. She appears emaciated. Her stool is loose w/o odor or blood. Historically, she has had intermittent bouts of watery diarrhea. Dietary changes have not improved the diarrhea.

What is the TCVM diagnosis for this mare?

Answer 15

SP Qi deficiency