pathways and acu B, D Flashcards

1
Q

What 3 EVs cross the brain?

A

Du
Yang Qiao Mai
Yin Qiao Mai

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2
Q

What 4 EVs cross the throat?

A

CV
Chong
Yin Wei
Yin Qiao

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3
Q

What 2 EVs cross the Infraorbital region?

A

Ren

Chong

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4
Q

What 2 EVs cross the genitalia?

A

Yin Qiao

Du

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5
Q

What is the only EV that crosses the vertex?

A

Du

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6
Q

What are the 3 EVs that cross the lips?

A

CV
Chong
Du

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7
Q

What are the 2 EVs that cross the inner canthus?

A

Yang Qiao

Yin Qiao

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8
Q

What is the only EV to cross the supraclavicular fossa?

A

Yin Qiao

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9
Q

What 3 EVs cross the eyes?

A

CV
Yang Qiao
Yin Qiao

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10
Q

What 2 EVs circle the mouth?

A

CV (winds around the mouth)

Du

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11
Q

What 2 primary channels surround the eye?

A

HT

LV

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12
Q

Name the 7 primary channels that go to the eye

A
HT
LV
ST
BL
SI
TW
GB
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13
Q

What primary channel goes to both the inner and outer canthus?

a) SI
b) GB
c) TW
d) BL

A

a) SI

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14
Q

What 2 primary channels go to the outer canthus?

a) SI BL
b) GB TW
c) SI TW

A

b) GB TW

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15
Q

What primary channel goes to the inner canthus?

a) SI
b) GB
c) TW
d) BL

A

d) BL

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16
Q

What is the only primary channel that goes to the infraorbital region?

a) HT
b) BL
c) ST
d) SI

A

d) SI

17
Q

What 3 primary channels enter the ear?

A

SI
GB
TW

18
Q

What 2 primary pathways are retroauricular? (enter the ear and emerge in front)

A

GB

TW

19
Q

Which point is level w/DU 14?

a) SI 15
b) SI 16
c) SI 14
d) SI 13

A

a) SI 15

20
Q

What is the correct method to needle DU 28?

a) perpendic .1-.3
b) obliquely up .1 - .2
c) obliquely down .1 - .2

A

b) obliquely up .1 - .2

21
Q

What is the correct method to needle LU 1?

a) Transverse oblique .5-.8 towards lateral aspect of chest
b) perpendic .5-.8

A

a) Transverse oblique .5-.8 towards lateral aspect of chest

22
Q

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

A

c) consumption of yang

decrease of yang is the primary factor, yin sx are secondary

23
Q

What are the 3 treasures?

a) shen blood jing
b) shen qi jing
c) qi blood jing

A

b) shen qi jing

24
Q

Excess worry leading to an inability to relax is an example of:

a) xformation of yin to yang
b) yang depleting yin

A

b) yang depleting yin

25
Q

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?

A

Dry Heat in the LI

26
Q

What is the tx principle for Dry Heat in the LI?

A

Clear heat in the intestines, and benefit fluids

27
Q

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

A

b) st 25, sp 15, cv 10, st 44, li 11, st 36

28
Q

What is the NADA protocol?

a) LU 2, Shen Men, LV, KD, Autonomic Point
b) LU 1, Shen Men, LV, KD, Autonomic Point

A

a) LU 2, Shen Men, LV, KD, Autonomic Point

29
Q

Pt is taking Gingko. Which is ok for him to take w/gingko?

a) acetaminophen
b) nsaids

A

a) acetaminophen

30
Q

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

a) lower 2/5ths of motor area line

31
Q

which needle technique does not sedate?

a) fast insertion and slow withdrawal
b) insert w/exhale, remove w/inhale

A

b) insert w/exhale, remove w/inhale

32
Q

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

A

b) SP 2

33
Q

Pt has palpitations, enuresis and xs menstrual bleeding. Which point?

a) HT 5
b) HT 3
c) HT 6

A

a) HT 5

34
Q

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

a) GB 13

all GB point subdue LV yang. Only GB 13 calms a restless mind from worry.

35
Q

Pt has poor posture. One shoulder is higher than the other. No trauma. Which point?

a) BL 62
b) BL 58

A

a) BL 62

The yang qiao mai goes to the shoulder

36
Q

Pt has acute cough, wheezing, insomnia, forgetfulness. Which point?

a) LU 7
b) LU 3
c) LU 9

A

b) LU 3

Window of Heaven point

37
Q

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

A

c) PC 5

38
Q

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

A

b) LU 10

39
Q

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

A

b) BL 42