Qi Pathologies

Question 1

True/False: Qi Sinking is a progression of Qi Deficiency.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

All of the following are symptoms of Qi Stagnation EXCEPT:

Frequent sighing
Fatigue
Pain that comes and goes
Moodiness

Answer 2

Fatigue - Fatigue is Qi Deficiency

Question 3

Nausea is an example of rebellious Qi of the:
SP
ST

Answer 3

ST

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a tongue diagnosis finding of Qi Deficiency:
  Dry 
  Pale 
  Swollen 
  Wet

Answer 4

Dry - Dry would be Blood Deficient

Question 5

All of the following are symptoms of Blood Deficiency EXCEPT:

Thin pulse
Dizziness
Dryness
Loose stools

Answer 5

Loose Stools is SP Qi Deficiency

Question 6

Name the Qi pathology:
Tired, listless, worse after exertion, worse after vomit, bm, menses.
Breathlessness, easily winded, weak voice, spontaneous sweating, loose stools, poor appetite.

Answer 6

Qi deficiency

Question 7

Pulse is weak or empty and the tongue is wet, swollen, or pale

Answer 7

Qi deficiency

Question 8

Name the Qi pathology:
Feeling of bearing down, heaviness in rectum or vagina, prolapse of organs, massive fatigue, bruising, varicosities
Pulse: Weak or empty
Tongue: Pale, swollen, wet

Answer 8

Sinking Qi

Question 9

Name the Qi Pathology:
Pain the comes and goes, masses that come and go, fluctuation in mood, mental health, moodiness, mental depression, irritability before menses, irregular menses, frequent sighing, plum pit qi.
Pulse: wiry or tense
Tongue: Purple, tongue stiff or strained, edges rolled.

Answer 9

Qi Stagnation

Question 10

What is the etiology of Qi stagnation?

Answer 10

Stress, frustration, resentment, suppressed emotions, oppression, suppressed advocacy

Question 11

What is the etiology of Qi deficiency

Answer 11

Diet, poor nutrition, empty or not enough calories - SP Qi deficiency
Poor breathing - LU Qi Deficiency