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what two points are used to remove stagnant qi in the LI?
ST 37 and ST 25
what 3 points warm the yang, tonify and regulate the ST and SP and the intestines?
BL 20
CV 4
ST 36
What point treats tenesmus?
BL 29
What 2 points treat retention of food?
CV 12
ST 36
What is an extra point that can be added as an empirical point to treat food retention?
inner neiting
Which of the following points are on the same general level as the 3rd intercostal space?
a) cv 18, kd 24, st 16
b) cv 18, kd 23, st 17
a) cv 18, kd 24, st 16
which of the following ear points treats fever, hypertension, inflammation, and painful d/o?
a) ear apex
b) sympathetic
c) endocrine
a) ear apex
which of the following is not an example of host and guest point combinations
a) LU 9, LI 5
b) SP 3, ST 40
c) HT 7, SI 7
a) LU 9, LI 5
You are needling LV 13 and you insert the needle perp and deep. Patient gasps. What do you do?
a) remove needle and call 911
b) call 911 and have emergency personnel remove needle
b) call 911 and have emergency personnel remove needle
the points LI 18, LI 4 and PC 5 treat:
a) palpitations
b) neck pain
c) hoarse voice
c) hoarse voice
you are treating a mother w/insufficient lactation, breast distention and painful breas. Your point prescription is CV 17, ST 18, SI 1. She improves but then stops. Which points do you add?
a) BL 18
b) LV 3, GB 20
c) GB 40, ST 36
d) BL 20, ST 36
a) BL 18
stagnant LV qi
the best point prescrip for shoulder pain d/t perifocal inflammation
a) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15, TW 14, extra point jian nei ling
b) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15
c) LI 4, LI 11, LI 16, LI 15
a) LI 4, LI 11, LI 15, TW 14, extra point jian nei ling
what is the distance betw the jing river and shu stream points of the foot shaoyin meridian?
a) 3 cun
b) 3.5 cun
c) 2 cun
d) 1 cun
c) 2 cun
a pt has pain and numbness in the arm. Which chinese scalp acupuncture area would you treat?
a) lower 2/5 of motor area line
b) upper fifth of sensory area line
c) lower 2/5 of sensory area line
d) upper second an third fifths of sensory area line
d) upper second an third fifths of sensory area line
which point treats facial puffiness?
a) du 26
b) st 44
c) lv 2
d) extra point si feng
a) du 26
what is the distance betw the he-sea and the xi cleft points of teh hand jueyin meridian?
a) 9 cun
b) 7 cun
c) 6 cun
b) 7 cun
Pt has sudden epigastric pain, vomiting and cold feelings. Tx?
a) CV 10, ST 21, ST 34, SP 10, BL 17
b) ST 36, CV 12, BL 21, CV 6
c) ST 21, SP 4, CV 13, ST 34
c) ST 21, SP 4, CV 13, ST 34
dx = cold invading the ST
Window of Sky points have an effect on sense organs. Which of the following sky points is wrongly associated w/eye sx?
a) TB 16: eye pain, inability to see, lacrimation
b) BL 10: eye pain, red eyes, lacrimation, blurred vision
c) SI 17: burning eye pain, dimness of vision
c) SI 17: burning eye pain, dimness of vision
which of the following needle techniques does NOT sedate?
a) point needle against flow
b) insert w/exhale, remove w/inhale
c) thrust gently, raise forcefully
d) fast insertion, slow withdrawal
b) insert w/exhale, remove w/inhale
In the ear, the scapha is related to the
a) upper limbs
b) trunk and lower limbs
c) head and facial region
d) digestive tract
a) upper limbs
deep perpendicular or oblique needling of KD 22 may
a) puncture the LU a/o LV
b) penetrate the aorta
c) puncture the SP a/o LU
a) puncture the LU a/o LV
How many unilateral ST point meridian points are on the chest?
a) 5
b) 9
c) 6
c) 6
unilaterally, ST 13- ST 18
which point best treats excess alcohol intake w/vomiting?
a) GB 8
b) GB 20
c) GB 9
d) LV 3
a) GB 8
what is the distance betw the jing river and xi cleft points of the hand yangming meridian?
a) 6 cun
b) 5 cun
b) 5 cun
what is the distance betw the influential point of the marrow and xi cleft point of the foot shao yang meridian?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
c) 4
how many KD meridian points are on the lower abd?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 8
b) 12
KD 11 - KD 16 (6 points on each side)
which of the following body areas is the least sensitive to electrical stimulation?
a) points on back
b) points below knee
a) points on back
which xi cleft point treats acute contraction and sprain of the lumbar region?
a) bl 63
b) SI 6
c) TW 7
d) DU 26
b) SI 6
vigorous manipulation of ST 5 may injure the
a) trigeminal nerve
b) facial artery and vein
c) galea aponeurotica
b) facial artery and vein
He-sea points have all of the following characteristics except?
a) treat upper end of channels
b) treat diseases of the skin
c) treat diseases of the fu
a) treat upper end of channels
which group of workers has the greatest risk for HBV?
a) restaurant workers
b) acupuncturists
c) international travelers
b) acupuncturists
Using moxa is in accordance with which theory?
a) muscle channel
b) cutaneous channel
b) cutaneous channel
what is the proper way to sedate using the open and close technique?
a) press the hole lightly after withdrawal
b) shake the needle during the withdrawal and keep the hole open
b) shake the needle during the withdrawal and keep the hole open
Doris is depressed and weepy before her menses. She has slight abd and breast distention, scanty periods w/poor sleep and a dull pale complexion. Points?
a) CV 4, LU 7, KD 6, SP 6, ST 36, GB 34, CV 6, LV 8, BL 18, BL 20
b) CV 4, LV 3, LI 4, CV 6, PC 6, SP 4, ST 36, BL 18, BL 20
b) CV 4, LV 3, LI 4, CV 6, PC 6, SP 4, ST 36, BL 18, BL 20
Which 2 points would be best for ankle swelling and edema?
a) KD 7, CV 9
b) SP 6, SP 9
a) KD 7, CV 9
Lyle has chronic diarrhea, prolapsed anus, hemorrhoids, tiredness after bms, cold limbs, no appetite, mental exhaustion, desire to drink warm liquids, desire to have the abdomen massaged w/a pale tongue and thready, weak deep pulse. DX?
a) CV 6, ST 25, ST 36, SP 3, BL 20, BL 21, DU 20
b) CV 6, ST 37, ST 39, BL 20, BL 25, BL 27, DU 20
a) CV 6, ST 25, ST 36, SP 3, BL 20, BL 21, DU 20
Which point can be used to clear heat, relieve the exterior, dispel wind and drain damp?
a) LI 11
b) DU 14
b) DU 14
5 yo boy in your office. Parents complain of deafness, late development, , trouble identifying colors. First tx includes KD 13, BL 52, KD 3, CV 4, DU 4, BL 15, BL 23. He does well, parents want you to treat him now for trouble walking. What points would you add to help his bones?
a) GB 39, BL 11
b) GB 39, BL 11, DU 20, DU 16, DU 17
b) GB 39, BL 11, DU 20, DU 16, DU 17
What KD points would you use for a pt that has KD failing to receive Qi?
a) KD 3, KD 6, KD 7, KD 10, BL 23
b) KD 3, KD 6, KD 7, KD 13, KD 25
b) KD 3, KD 6, KD 7, KD 13, KD 25
45 yo pt w/tiredness, poor appetite, loose stools, scanty periods and pain in the joints. Which back shu points would you use?
a) BL 20, BL 21
b) BL 20, BL 18, BL 23
a) BL 20, BL 21
What points would you use if you determine the tx principle to be tonify LV, nourish yin, clear empty heat?
a) LV 8, SP 6, ST 36, CV 4, KD 3, KD 6, LV 2
b) LV 8, SP 6, ST 36, CV 4, KD 3, KD 6, LV 3
a) LV 8, SP 6, ST 36, CV 4, KD 3, KD 6, LV 2
