pathways and acu B, D Flashcards
What 3 EVs cross the brain?
Du
Yang Qiao Mai
Yin Qiao Mai
What 4 EVs cross the throat?
CV
Chong
Yin Wei
Yin Qiao
What 2 EVs cross the Infraorbital region?
Ren
Chong
What 2 EVs cross the genitalia?
Yin Qiao
Du
What is the only EV that crosses the vertex?
Du
What are the 3 EVs that cross the lips?
CV
Chong
Du
What are the 2 EVs that cross the inner canthus?
Yang Qiao
Yin Qiao
What is the only EV to cross the supraclavicular fossa?
Yin Qiao
What 3 EVs cross the eyes?
CV
Yang Qiao
Yin Qiao
What 2 EVs circle the mouth?
CV (winds around the mouth)
Du
What 2 primary channels surround the eye?
HT
LV
Name the 7 primary channels that go to the eye
HT LV ST BL SI TW GB
What primary channel goes to both the inner and outer canthus?
a) SI
b) GB
c) TW
d) BL
a) SI
What 2 primary channels go to the outer canthus?
a) SI BL
b) GB TW
c) SI TW
b) GB TW
What primary channel goes to the inner canthus?
a) SI
b) GB
c) TW
d) BL
d) BL
What is the only primary channel that goes to the infraorbital region?
a) HT
b) BL
c) ST
d) SI
d) SI
What 3 primary channels enter the ear?
SI
GB
TW
What 2 primary pathways are retroauricular? (enter the ear and emerge in front)
GB
TW
Which point is level w/DU 14?
a) SI 15
b) SI 16
c) SI 14
d) SI 13
a) SI 15
What is the correct method to needle DU 28?
a) perpendic .1-.3
b) obliquely up .1 - .2
c) obliquely down .1 - .2
b) obliquely up .1 - .2
What is the correct method to needle LU 1?
a) Transverse oblique .5-.8 towards lateral aspect of chest
b) perpendic .5-.8
a) Transverse oblique .5-.8 towards lateral aspect of chest
A decrease of yang energy leading to cold and chilliness is an example of:
a) xs yang
b) consumption of yin
c) consumption of yang
d) excess yin
c) consumption of yang
decrease of yang is the primary factor, yin sx are secondary
What are the 3 treasures?
a) shen blood jing
b) shen qi jing
c) qi blood jing
b) shen qi jing
Excess worry leading to an inability to relax is an example of:
a) xformation of yin to yang
b) yang depleting yin
b) yang depleting yin
Pt has constipation for 6 years, 2-3 BMs /week. Stools are small, dry. Breath has a foul odor. T = normal w/dry yellow coat, thicker at the root. P = normal. What is the dx?
Dry Heat in the LI
What is the tx principle for Dry Heat in the LI?
Clear heat in the intestines, and benefit fluids
Pt has constipation for 6 years, 2-3 BMs /week. Stools are small, dry. Breath has a foul odor. T = normal w/dry yellow coat, thicker at the root. P = normal.
a) cv 10, gb 34, lv 3, sp 15, tw 6
b) st 25, sp 15, cv 10, st 44, li 11, st 36
b) st 25, sp 15, cv 10, st 44, li 11, st 36
What is the NADA protocol?
a) LU 2, Shen Men, LV, KD, Autonomic Point
b) LU 1, Shen Men, LV, KD, Autonomic Point
a) LU 2, Shen Men, LV, KD, Autonomic Point
Pt is taking Gingko. Which is ok for him to take w/gingko?
a) acetaminophen
b) nsaids
a) acetaminophen
Pt ha s facial paralysis, dribbling saliva, impaired speech. Which scalp pts?
a) lower 2/5ths of motor area line
b) lower 2/5 of sensory area line
a) lower 2/5ths of motor area line
which needle technique does not sedate?
a) fast insertion and slow withdrawal
b) insert w/exhale, remove w/inhale
b) insert w/exhale, remove w/inhale
Using the external internal related meridian which tx ST xu according to the Mother/Son law?
a) SP 5
b) SP 2
c) SP 3
d) SP 1
b) SP 2
Pt has palpitations, enuresis and xs menstrual bleeding. Which point?
a) HT 5
b) HT 3
c) HT 6
a) HT 5
Pt has constant worry about his job and is fixated that he will be fired. He has chronic h/a d/t hyperactive liver yang. Which point?
a) GB 13
b) GB 14
c) GB 11
a) GB 13
all GB point subdue LV yang. Only GB 13 calms a restless mind from worry.
Pt has poor posture. One shoulder is higher than the other. No trauma. Which point?
a) BL 62
b) BL 58
a) BL 62
The yang qiao mai goes to the shoulder
Pt has acute cough, wheezing, insomnia, forgetfulness. Which point?
a) LU 7
b) LU 3
c) LU 9
b) LU 3
Window of Heaven point
Pt has manic depression. She alternates betw periods of deep depression and periods of compulsive shopping. She has plum qi in her throat. She often drools. She has irregular menses w/painful and clotted periods. Which point?
a) PC 7
b) PC 3
c) PC 5
c) PC 5
Pt has acute fever, throat pain, cough, hiccups, tooth pain, mental agitation, anger. Which point?
a) LU 11
b) LU 10
C) LU 1
d) LU 3
b) LU 10
Pt is emotionally distressed after his relationship ended. He is depressed, weepy and suicidal. Which point?
a) BL 17
b) BL 42
c) BL 15
b) BL 42