Introduction

Question 1

TCM Diagnosis:

Answer 1

Examination of the body for the purpose of diagnosing disease and differentiating patterns under the guidance and basic theories of TCM. Principles of Zhen Duan.

Question 2

Zhen

Answer 2

Examination and testing. Uses four different examination techniques to collect data

Question 3

Duan

Answer 3

Decision and judgement

Question 4

Examination Techniques (describe)

Answer 4

Inspection
Listening and Smelling (auscultation and olfaction)
Inquiry
Palpation

Question 5

Bing

Answer 5

Disease

Question 6

Disease (Bing)

Answer 6

A deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of any body part, organ, or system that is manifested by a characteristic set of signs and symptoms whose etiology, pathology, anatomical location, and prognosis may be known.

Question 7

TCM Identification Process

Answer 7

Collect data
Identify the disease
Differentiate the pattern

Question 8

Pattern Differentiation

Answer 8

Process by which clinical information is analyzed, synthesized, and inferred, leading to a clear representation of a particular phase of a disease in a TCM patter

Question 9

Zheng

Answer 9

Pattern

Question 10

Pattern (Zheng)

Answer 10

Combination of signs and/or symptoms that forms a distinct clinical picture indicative of a particular disorder. Reflective of a nature and features of a disease at a given time.

Question 11

Zheng Zhuang

Answer 11

Signs and Symptoms

Question 12

Signs and Symptoms

Answer 12

Abnormal phenomena which deviate from the normal physiological range and are associated with disorder. Signs and symptoms reflect the body’s pathological changes.

Question 13

Symptoms

Answer 13

Subjective feelings of discomfort

Question 14

Signs

Answer 14

Objective data obtained by the practitioner through examination

Question 15

Eight Principles

Answer 15

Yin
Yang
Interior
Exterior
Hot
Cold
Excess
Deficiency

Question 16

Disease vs Pattern/Syndrome

Answer 16

Disease represents the entire course of pathological changes associated with an illness; a pattern describes the pathology at a particular stage of the disease.