Pharm II Quizes Flashcards
Which of the following herbs can strengthen the Spleen?
10/10 Points
Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Kravanh)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rz)
Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Tsao-ko)
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rz)
Which of the following herbs can release Exterior Dampness as well as Interior Dampness, especially in Summertime?
10/10 Points
Hou Po (Cortex Magnlieae Off)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaches seu Pogostemi)
Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Cao Tsaoko)
Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaches seu Pogostemi)
Which of the following herbs is best for a patient who has abdominal pain and distension as well as some asthma?
10/10 Points
Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaches seu Pogostemi)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Pei Lan (Hb. Eupatorium)
Hou Pou (Cx Magnolia off)
Hou Pou (Cx Magnolia off)
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Which herb can be used for morning sickness and can calm restless foetus?
10/10 Points
Cao Dou Kou (Sm Alpineae Katsumadai)
Huo Xiang (Hb Agastaches seu Pogostemi)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Bai Dou Kou (Fr. Amomi Kravanh)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Which herb would you choose for a patient with Malaria or Shaoyang Disorders?
10/10 Points
Bai Dou Kou (Fr. Amomi Kravanh)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Cao Dou Kou (Sm. Alpiniae Katsumadai)
Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Tsao-ko)
Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Tsao-ko)
Which herb in the category studied can brighten the eyes and help vision, ie night blindness?
10/10 Points
Cao Dou Kou (Sm Alpiniae Katsumadai)
Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Hou Po (Cx. Magnolia Officinalis)
Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)
Which of the following does NOT move qi while helping to transform dampness?
10/10 Points
Hou Pou (Cx. Magnolia Officinalis)
Cao Dou Kou (Sm. Alpiniae Kastusmadai)
Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)
Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)
Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)
The herbs in this category of Aromatic Herbs that Transform Damp have which properties IN GENERAL?
10/10 Points
aromatic, cool, bitter and moist
aromatic, warm, bitter, and moist
aromatic, warm, acrid and drying
aromatic, warm, sweet and drying
aromatic, warm, acrid and drying
Which of the following is often used together with Huo Xiang for vomiting from a Summer Heat disease?
10/10 Points
Pei Lan
Cang Zhu
Hou Po
Cao Guo
Pei Lan
A patient has a distended abdoomen, digestive discomfort, a greasy tongue coat and constipation from overeating. Which of the following is your best chocie?
10/10 Points
Huo Xiang
Hou Po
Sha Ren
Cang Zhu
Hou Po
Which herb is known to antagonize Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) and therefore should not be used together?
7.69/7.69 Points
Shan Zha (Fr. Cragaegi)
Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata)
Lai Fu Zi (Sm Raphani Sativi)
Ji Nei Jin (Corneum Gigeriae)
Lai Fu Zi (Sm Raphani Sativi)
A patient is ready to stop breastfeeding her one year old baby and you are helping her to inhibit lactation. Which herb would be your BEST choice?
7.69/7.69 Points
Mai Ya (Hordei Vulgare)
Shan Zha (Fr. Crataegi)
Shen Qu (Mass Fermentata)
Mang Xiao (Mirabilitum)
Mai Ya (Hordei Vulgare)
What is the number one herb for constipation, especially with excess heat?
7.69/7.69 Points
Da huang (Rz Rhei)
Hou po (Cortex Magnolia)
Lai fu zi (Sm Raphani)
Fan Xie Ye (Folium Senna
Da huang (Rz Rhei)
As a category, purgatives have what general property?
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acrid and warm
cold and bitter
warm and bitter
cold and sour
cold and bitter
Which herb matches with which food stagnation?
- Any stagnation, especially phlegm
- Meat
- Minerals and alcohol
- Carbohydrates/starches
- Lai Fu Zi (Sm Raphani) :
- Shan Zha (Fr. Crataegi)
- Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata) :
- Mai Ya (Fr. Hordei Vulbaris) :
If you char Shan Zha (Fr. Crataegi) what might it better help with?
7.69/7.69 Points
coronary artery disease
overeating meat
diarrhea
menstrual cramps
diarrhea
Ji Nei Jin (Corneum Gigeriae) is specific to help with which of the following?
7.69/7.69 Points
nosebleeds
night time bedwetting
bladder or gallbladder stones
both B & C
both B & C
A patient has dysmenorrhea due to blood stasis inlcuding severe cramps and blood clots in the menstrual blood. What would be the best way to cook Da Huang in decoction?
7.69/7.69 Points
wine treated, put in the last 5 minutes
take raw on the side as a powder
wine treated, put in at the beginning
use raw, add at the beginning
wine treated, put in at the beginning
Which of the following would be best for a patient who has dry stool due to internal excess heat and needs it to be softened to pass more easily?
7.69/7.69 Points
fan xie ye
lu hui
da haung
mang xiao
mang xiao
A patient has a difficult time with feeling full after meals, complaining of abdominal distension which is worse after eating. In the morning she coughs up white phlegm and gains weight easily. Which of the following would be most appropriate for her?
7.69/7.69 Points
Fan Xie Ye (Folium Sennae)
Da Huang (Rx et Rhizoma Rhei)
Lai Fu Zi (Sm. Raohani Sativi)
Ji Nei Jin ( Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli)
Lai Fu Zi (Sm. Raohani Sativi)
Da Huang (Rx et Rz. Rhei) has many functions. Which of the following would it NOT help with?
7.69/7.69 Points
jaundice due to Liver-Gallbladder damp heat
red eyes that are tearing due to liver fire
nosebleeds and constipation due to live fire
breastfeeding due to liver qi stagnation
breastfeeding due to liver qi stagnation
True or False: Shan Zha (fr. crataegi) goes to the Heart channel and can help with hypercholesterolemia.
7.69/7.69 Points
True
False
False
True or False: herbal laxatives may be habit forming
7.72/7.72 Points
True
False
True
This herb is BEST for COLD water accumulation, and you would not drink it with hot tea:
9.09/9.09 Points
a. Yuan Hua (Flos Genkwa))
b. Gan Sui (Rx Euphorbiae)
c. Qian Niu Zi (Sm Pharbitidis)
d. Ba Dou (Sm Croton Tiglii)
d. Ba Dou (Sm Croton Tiglii)
What herb is often incompatible with harsh expellants and are listed in the “18 incompatibles”?
9.09/9.09 Points
a. da zao (Fr. Zyzyphi Jujubae)
b. gan cao (Rx Glycyrrhiza)
c. sheng jiang (Rz Zingiberis)
d. feng mi (honey)
b. gan cao (Rx Glycyrrhiza)
What is the #1 herb to moisten dry stool and can also be nourishing while being especially effective in elderly people?
9.09/9.09 Points
a. Yu Li Ren (Sm Pruni)
b. Huo Ma Ren ( Sm Cannabis Sativae)
c. Da Huang (Rx Rhei)
d. Lu Hui (Herba Aloes)
b. Huo Ma Ren ( Sm Cannabis Sativae)
Yu Li Ren can not only moisten the intestines, it can also :
9.09/9.09 Points
a. clear heat, brighten eyes
b. dry damp and reduce jaundice
c. nourish yin
d. promote urination, reduce edema
d. promote urination, reduce edema
Da Ji can only expel water by flushing it downwards but also:
9.09/9.09 Points
a. nourishes Yin
b. kills parasites
c. reduces swellings, nodules
d. topically treats fungus
c. reduces swellings, nodules
True or False: You should take antiparasitic herbs with food.
9.09/9.09 Points
True
False
False
What substance can you specifically prepare Harsh Expellants (cathartics) with to reduce toxicity?
9.09/9.09 Points
a. salt
b. wine
c. honey
d. vinegar
D
Gan Sui (Radix Euphorbiae Gansui):
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a. severe fluid accumulation
b. drives out phlegm
c. topical use for skin swellings
d. all of the above
D
True or False: Harsh expellents are contraindicated in pregnancy.
9.09/9.09 Points
True
False
T
The harsh expellent category has several ‘incompatibles’ of the ‘18 incompatibles’. What does incompatability mean?
9.09/9.09 Points
a. two herbs that minimize or negate the positive effect
b. two herbs that cause toxicity or a side effect when used together
B
Yuan Hua (Flos Daphnis Gengkwa) is best to use to drive out congested fluids from what part of the body?
9.1/9.1 Points
the face
the lower body
the chest
the hypochondrium
chest & hypochondrium
chest & hypochondrium
Interior warmers as a category have which following nature?
6.66/6.66 Points
acrid, bitter, cold
acrid, hot, dry
acrid, sour, warm
acrid, dry, cold
acrid, hot, dry
What is the proper preparation of Fu Zi (Rx Aconiti Lateralis)?
6.66/6.66 Points
Slice and add the last 5 minutes
Slice, dry fry and add last 10 minutes
Boil 30-60 minutes before other herbs
Fry with honey add at same time as herbs
Boil 30-60 minutes before other herbs
True or False: Wu Tou is related to Fu Zi (Rx Aconiti) but is better for Cold Bi and pain.
6.66/6.66 Points
True
False
True
Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) is known to do which of the following:
6.66/6.66 Points
leads fire back to mingmen
Unblock the channels and vessels to stop pain
Heat above, cold below
all of the above
All of above
Which herb is considered the #1 important herb for devastation of Yang?
6.66/6.66 Points
Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae)
Fu Zi (Rz Aconiti Lateralis)
Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae)
Gan Jiang (Rx Zingiberis)
Fu Zi (Rz Aconiti Lateralis)
Gan Jiang (dried Zingiberis Rz ) can do which of the following best:
6.66/6.66 Points
lead mingmen fire back to it’s source
used for closed seizure disorders
for phlegm misting the heart (often mental disorder)
transforms Lung phlegm for congested chest fluids
transforms Lung phlegm for congested chest fluids
1 herb for hiccups due to rebellious stomach Qi from Cold Stomach?
6.66/6.66 Points
Gao Liang Jiang (Rz Alpinia off)
Dou Chi Jiang (fermented soy)
Ding Xiang (flos caryophylii)
Wu Gong (Scolopendra Subspinipes)
Ding Xiang (flos caryophylii)
Which of the following can help not only with vomiting or stomach pain due to cold but can also help to expectorate excessive clear fluids in the lung?
6.66/6.66 Points
Xiao Hui Xiang (Fr. Foeniculi Vulgaris)
Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae)
Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingiberis Off dried.)
Hu Jiao (Fr. Piperis Nigri)
Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingiberis Off dried.)
What two herbs are excellent for Shan Disorder (hernia)?
6.66/6.66 Points
Gan Jiang, Wu Zhu Yu
Wu Zhu Yu, Rou Gui
Wu Zhu Yu, Xiao Hui Xiang
Xiao Hui Xiang, Rou Gui
Wu Zhu Yu, Xiao Hui Xiang
Which can be used for toothache?
6.66/6.66 Points
Bi Ba
Hu Jiao
Chuan Jiao
Hua Jiao
Bi Ba
Which of the following is sweet and can generate qi and blood?
6.66/6.66 Points
Xiao Hui Xiang
Rou Gui
Gao Liang Jiang
Fu Zi
Rou Gui
Which type of headache does Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae) help with?
6.66/6.66 Points
tai yang (temples)
jue yin (vertex)
shao yin (deep in the head)
yangming (forehead)
jue yin (vertex)
Gao Liang Jiang is particularly helpful for which of the following?
6.66/6.66 Points
clear phlegm in the lungs
amenorrhea
cold limbs
severe abdominal pain
severe abdominal pain
Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae) can be used by doing which of the following externally?
6.66/6.66 Points
dry fry with salt and put on the low back for impotence
powder and mix with vinegar for mouth sores by applying on bottom of feet
powder with wine and use for muscle pain on shoulders
powder and use for yin typle cold non healing ulcers on the arms
powder and mix with vinegar for mouth sores by applying on bottom of feet
Which of the following is the BEST combination for devastated yang?
6.76/6.76 Points
A. Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae) & Xiao Hui Xiang (Fr. Foeniculum)
B. Gan Jiang (Rz Zingeberis off.) & Gao Liang Jiang (Rz. Alpiniae)
C. Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingeberis off.) & Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti)
D. Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti)& Rou Gui (Cx. Cinnamomi)
C. Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingeberis off.) & Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti)
1 herb wind due to excess Heat?
6.7/6.7 Points
Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncaria)
Ling Yang Jiao (Cornus Antelopis)
Tian Ma (Rz Gastrodia)
Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophili
Ling Yang Jiao (Cornus Antelopis)
Which of the following herbs can be useful for hypertension?
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di long (lumbricus)
bai ji li (tribulus terrestris)
tian ma (uncaria)
all of the above
all
Generally all of the Calm Liver, extinguish Wind herbs go to what channel?
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Lung
Liver
Heart
Spleen
liver
Which of the following can help both asthmatic wheezing as well as being able to clear heat and unlock the channels and collaterals?
6.7/6.7 Points
Bai Ji Li (tribulus terristris)
Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)
Di Long (lumbricus)
Quan Xie (buthus martensi)
Di Long (lumbricus)
A patient has severe itchy, allergic eyes. What is the best herb?
6.7/6.7 Points
Gou Teng (uncaria)
Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)
Ding Xiang (fr. caryophilii)
Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)
Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)
Which of the following goes to the heart channel, quell heat and detoxify fire poison?
6.7/6.7 Points
Bai Ji Li(tribulus)
Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)
Wu Gong (scolopendra subsinipes)
Niu Huang (calculus bovis)
Niu Huang (calculus bovis)
Which neutral herb below may help with chronic or acute childhood convulsions and can also help with patients with limb numbness?
6.7/6.7 Points
Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncaria)
Ling Yang Jiao (Cornus Antelopis)
Ding Xiang (Flos Carylophylii)
Tian Ma (Rz. Gastrodia)
Tian Ma (Rz. Gastrodia)
Which herb can extinguish interior wind and release exterior wind-heat?
6.7/6.7 Points
Gou Teng (Rm Uncaria)
Tian Ma (Rz Gastrodia)
Huo Xiang (Hb Agastaches Pogostemi)
Ding Xiang (Fr. Caryophylii)
Gou Teng (Rm Uncaria)
Besides extinguishing wind for paralysis, which of the following can Quan Xie (buthus) help with?
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toxic sores and nodules
diarrhea
hypertension
red itchy eys
toxic sores and nodules
Several herbs in the Calm Liver, Extinguish Wind category have a salty flavor. Which of the following is NOT salty?
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Di Long (lumbricus)
Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)
Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)
Quan Xie (buthus martensi)
Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)
Which of the following secondary function does Di Long (lumbricus) help with?
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Neck pain
Infertility
Difficult urination
Irritable Bowel Sydnrom
Difficult urination
What is the cooking time on Gou Teng (uncariae)
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add as a powder last 5 minutes
only cook for 10 minutes
cook for 30 minutes ahead of time
treat by frying with ginger first
only cook for 10 minutes
True or False: Both Wu Gong and Quan Xie are toxic:
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True
False
True
Which of the following has the most ability to help with throat swelling, loss of voice and transforming phlegm?
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Bai Ji Li
Bai Jiang Can
Di Long
Tian Ma
Bai Jiang Can
Check off the following causes of Liver Wind
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Liver Yang Rising with underlying Yin Deficiency
Excess Heat
Lung Qi Deficiency
Blood Xu
LYR
XS heat
Blood xu
Herbs that Calm Shen and Anchor Yang are generally what substances?
7.7/7.7 Points
insects or worms
flowering tops
Shells and minerals
tree branches
Shells and minerals
Which of the following can settle down Liver Yang (anchor) and brighten the eyes?
7.7/7.7 Points
Mu Li (concha ostreae) and Long Gu (os draconis)
Ci Shi (magnetitum) and Dai Zhe Shi (haemetitum)
Shi Jue MIng (concha haliotidis) and Zhen Zhu (concha margareta)
none of the above
Shi Jue MIng (concha haliotidis) and Zhen Zhu (concha margareta)
A patient comes to you with hiccups and a bitter taste in his mouth; besides this he has dizziness and a headache. Which is the best herb?
7.7/7.7 Points
Dai Zhe She (haematitum)
Long Gu (os draconis)
Zhen zhu (concha margareta)
Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis)
Dai Zhe She (haematitum)
Which of the following can calm Liver, settle down Liver Yang Rising, especially improve hearing and eye problems?
7.7/7.7 Points
Long Gu (Os Draconis)
Ci Shi (magnetitum)
Mu Li (concha ostreae)
Zhen Zhu (concha margareta)
Ci Shi (magnetitum)
How to cook Long Gu in decoction?
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cook it at the end
cook it together with other herbs
cook it 30 minutes prior
crush it into powder and dissolve into the decoction directly with herbs
cook it 30 minutes prior
Which does Mu Li (conchae ostreae) do best?
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calms asthma
removes visual obstructions
stops hiccups
dissipates nodules
dissipates nodules
Which of the following does NOT help with skin conditions?
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mu li (concha oestris)
zhen zhu mu (mother-of-pearl)
ci shi (magnetitum)
zhen zhu (concha margaritifera)
ci shi (magnetitum)
What common function do Long Gu and Mu Li have?
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astringes sweating
astringes essence
calms liver, settles liver yang
all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is commonly used to astringe excessive uterine bleeding?
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Wu Mei
Mu Li
Ci Shi
Zhen Zhu
Mu Li
Anchor Yang and Calm shen herbs go to which channels?
7.7/7.7 Points
UB, KD, LV
KD,SI,HT
HT, LV, KD
LU,LI,ST
HT, LV, KD
Shi Jue Ming would be better than Bai Ji Li for allergic wind heat eye itchiness.
7.7/7.7 Points
True
False
False
Which of the following is LEAST likely to help with eye conditions:
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Shi Jue Ming
Zhen Zhu Mu
Bai Ji Li
Mu Li
Mu Li
A patient has chronic excessive vaginal discharge as well as heart palpitations and night sweating. Which combination would be best?
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ci shi, dai zhe she
zhen zhu mu, shi jue ming
tian ma, gou teng
long gu, mu li
long gu, mu li
