Quiz 2 Flashcards

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  1. John started to have chills and fever after football practice in the rain yesterday. He has an occipital headache with no sweating, and a stiff and rigid neck and upper back. Which of the following herbal formulas would be the best to treat these symptoms?
    a. Ma Huang Tang
    b. Gui Zhi Tang
    c. Ren Shen Bai Du San
    d. Ge Gen Tang
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  1. John started to have chills and fever after football practice in the rain yesterday. He has an occipital headache with no sweating, and a stiff and rigid neck and upper back. Which of the following herbal formulas would be the best to treat these symptoms?
    a. Ma Huang Tang
    b. Gui Zhi Tang
    c. Ren Shen Bai Du San
    d. Ge Gen Tang: diagnosis: exterior wind cold of excess type with fluid deficiency in the neck region. Ma Huang Tang – wind cold with more coughing and asthma.
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  1. When making Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, which of the following herbs should be cooked first?
    a. Shi Jue Ming
    b. Gou Teng
    c. Fu Shen
    d. Sang Ji Sheng
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  1. When making Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, which of the following herbs should be cooked first?
    a. Shi Jue Ming – (this is abalone Shell and needs to cook 60 min longer than other herbs – the shell has many eyes so it brightens the Eyes – HB Kim)
    b. Gou Teng
    c. Fu Shen
    d. Sang Ji Sheng
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  1. Which ingredient of Xiao Huo Luo Dan has a function of opening the collaterals and invigorates the blood?
    a. Chuan Xiong
    b. Bai Jie Zi
    c. Tian Nan Xing
    d. Di Long
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  1. Which ingredient of Xiao Huo Luo Dan has a function of opening the collaterals and invigorates the blood?
    a. Chuan Xiong
    b. Bai Jie Zi
    c. Tian Nan Xing
    d. Di Long – (this is earthworm – clears heat – they live under the ground where it is cold so they clear heat. Only see Di Long after a rain and we can think of rain as Pee Pee – it promotes Urination. Also, Earth worm works on the lungs – looks like the bronchi – HB Kim)
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  1. Which of the following pairs of herbs should be added near the end of the decocting process?
    a. Bo He, Ban Lan Gen
    b. Mu Dan Pi, Mang Xiao
    c. Chan Tui, Deng Xin Cao
    d. Mu Xiang, Rou Gui
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  1. Which of the following pairs of herbs should be added near the end of the decocting process?
    a. Bo He, Ban Lan Gen
    b. Mu Dan Pi, Mang Xiao
    c. Chan Tui, Deng Xin Cao
    d. Mu Xiang, Rou Gui: All aromatic herbs should be added near the end since it loses its properties and actions when it cooks for too long.
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  1. Which herb should be choses for a patient who has swollen and painful throat with dysentery?
    a. Jin Yin Hua
    b. Niu Bang Zi
    c. Mang Xiao
    d. Yuan Zhi
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  1. Which herb should be choses for a patient who has swollen and painful throat with dysentery?
    a. Jin Yin Hua – (this herb is found in Yin Qiao San and is often paired with Lian Qiao – Clear Heat and Resolve Toxins Category – Clears Heat from the Lower Burner! This herb is used in Dysentery formulas and is in Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin – which was not outlined in class) it is often paired with Lian Qiao
    b. Niu Bang Zi
    c. Mang Xiao
    d. Yuan Zhi
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  1. What is the dosage of Shan Yao to treat Diabetes Mellitus?
    a. 30 grams
    b. 60 grams
    c. 90 grams
    d. 250 grams
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  1. What is the dosage of Shan Yao to treat Diabetes Mellitus?
    a. 30 grams
    b. 60 grams
    c. 90 grams
    d. 250 grams: Materia Medica Pg. 321, Handbook of OM. Pg. 351: for wasting and thirsting disorder, up to 250g is used daily. (This is Chinese Yam – Dioscorea – Tonify Qi Category)
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  1. Which of the following herbs can guide other herbs to the hand Tai Yang Meridian?
    a. Huang Lian, Xi Xin
    b. Gao Ben, Huang Bai
    c. Du Huo, Zhi Mu
    d. Rou Gui, Xi Xin
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  1. Which of the following herbs can guide other herbs to the hand Tai Yang Meridian?
    a. Huang Lian, Xi Xin
    b. Gao Ben, Huang Bai: (Hand Tai Yang is Small Intestine and Bladder and both of these herbs go to the Bladder – Gao Ben goes to BL and Du and Huang Bai goes to Bladder and Kidney)
    c. Du Huo, Zhi Mu
    d. Rou Gui, Xi Xin
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  1. Which of the following herbs treats angina, arrhythmias, raise blood pressure, and should not be used with ACE inhibitors or digoxin?
    a. Dang Gui
    b. Pu Huang
    c. Shan Zha
    d. Ma Huang
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  1. Which of the following herbs treats angina, arrhythmias, raise blood pressure, and should not be used with ACE inhibitors or digoxin?
    a. Dang Gui
    b. Pu Huang
    c. Shan Zha
    d. Ma Huang: Ma Huang should not be used with Digoxin
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  1. A 10-year-old boy got white spots (Koplik’s spots [) on the mucosa inside his mouth. In the beginning red spots formed on the skin around the ear and neck, but now they are spread over the whole body and limbs. He has a fever, runny nose coughing, sore throat and red eyes. His pulse is floating and the tongue has a white tongue coating. What is the best formula to treat this patient?
    a. Ren Shen Bai Du San
    b. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
    c. Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
    d. Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang
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  1. A 10-year-old boy got white spots (Koplik’s spots [) on the mucosa inside his mouth. In the beginning red spots formed on the skin around the ear and neck, but now they are spread over the whole body and limbs. He has a fever, runny nose coughing, sore throat and red eyes. His pulse is floating and the tongue has a white tongue coating. What is the best formula to treat this patient?
    a. Ren Shen Bai Du San: Handbook of OM. Pg. 487. Ren Shen Bai Du San treats early stage measles, Koplik’s spot and red spot all over the body are signs of measles. This is the main formula for treating Exterior Excess Wind Cold with a lot of Dampness but also Qi Xu.
    b. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
    c. Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
    d. Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang
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  1. Which herbs are the best for bi syndrome in the upper extremities?
    a. Qiang Huo, Sang Zhi
    b. Gui Zhi, Dang Gui
    c. Du Huo, Ma Gua
    d. Wei Ling Xian, Qin Jiao
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  1. Which herbs are the best for bi syndrome in the upper extremities?
    a. Qiang Huo, Sang Zhi: Qiang huo: expel wind, cold and damp especially for upper body pain – Sang Zhi: benefit the joints especially for upper limbs. Also used for edema.
    b. Gui Zhi, Dang Gui
    c. Du Huo, Ma Gua
    d. Wei Ling Xian, Qin Jiao
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  1. All of the following herbs can be used to treat chronic non-healing sore except?
    a. Rou Gui:
    b. Chan Tui
    c. Huang Qi
    d. Gui Ban
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  1. All of the following herbs can be used to treat chronic non-healing sore except?
    a. Rou Gui: cold abscesses and sores
    b. Chan Tui This is Cicada Molting and extinguishes internal wind, disperse Wind Heat vents, rashes, stops itch and soothes the throat… This is the correct answer!
    c. Huang Qi: Promotes the discharge of pus and generates flesh
    d. Gui Ban: for non-healing sores and ulcerations.
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  1. Which of the following herbs can be added to Sheng Mai San when palpitations due to Qi and Yin deficiency become severe?
    a. Gui Zhi, Long Gu, Mu Li
    b. Dan Shen, Hong Hua, Chi Shao, Zhi Gan Cao
    c. Dang Gui, Fu Ling
    d. Long Yan Rou, Suan Zao Ren
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  1. Which of the following herbs can be added to Sheng Mai San when palpitations due to Qi and Yin deficiency become severe?
    a. Gui Zhi, Long Gu, Mu Li (This is noted in the American Dragon modifications of this formula)
    b. Dan Shen, Hong Hua, Chi Shao, Zhi Gan Cao
    c. Dang Gui, Fu Ling
    d. Long Yan Rou, Suan Zao Ren
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  1. A 55-year-old male patient was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease and is being treated now. Before he was diagnosed, he had nausea, focal distention, and dizziness for 6 weeks. Now he also feels heaviness in the head and body and frequently coughs up copious white sputum. His tongue has a thin greasy tongue coating. Which of the following formulas is the best formula for this patient?
    a. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
    b. Er Chen Tang
    c. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
    d. Wu Zhu Yu Tang
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  1. A 55-year-old male patient was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease and is being treated now. Before he was diagnosed, he had nausea, focal distention, and dizziness for 6 weeks. Now he also feels heaviness in the head and body and frequently coughs up copious white sputum. His tongue has a thin greasy tongue coating. Which of the following formulas is the best formula for this patient?
    a. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
    b. Er Chen Tang: Diagnosis: Phlegm Damp Syndrome in the MJ or LU (Coughing with copious, white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, palpitations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, a white, moist or greasy Tongue coating, and a Slippery Pulse.
    c. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
    d. Wu Zhu Yu Tang
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  1. Which of the following best describes the action of reducing the toxicity of another herb?
    a. Incompatibility (these are substances that are incompatible with each other and using them together can have dangerous results.)
    b. Antagonism (i.e. the effects of Ding Xiang will be countered by Yu Jin, and the herbs should not be taken together, although both are very common herbs.)
    c. Suppression (In Mutual Suppression, the first herb suppresses or minimizes the toxicity of the second herb. i.e. Ge Hua with alcohol, where Ge Hua can reduce the toxicity of ethanol)
    d. Counteraction (Mutual Counteraction, the characteristic side effects or toxicity of the first herb can be minimized or neutralized by the second herb – example is Ban Xia with Sheng Jiang, where the toxic effects of Ban Xia can be reduced by Sheng Jiang)
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  1. Which of the following best describes the action of reducing the toxicity of another herb?
    a. Incompatibility (these are substances that are incompatible with each other and using them together can have dangerous results.)
    b. Antagonism (i.e. the effects of Ding Xiang will be countered by Yu Jin, and the herbs should not be taken together, although both are very common herbs.)
    c. Suppression (In Mutual Suppression, the first herb suppresses or minimizes the toxicity of the second herb. i.e. Ge Hua with alcohol, where Ge Hua can reduce the toxicity of ethanol)
    d. Counteraction (Mutual Counteraction, the characteristic side effects or toxicity of the first herb can be minimized or neutralized by the second herb – example is Ban Xia with Sheng Jiang, where the toxic effects of Ban Xia can be reduced by Sheng Jiang)
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  1. Which organ/channel does Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis) enter?
    a. Lung
    b. Heart
    c. Spleen
    d. Bladder
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  1. Which organ/channel does Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis) enter?
    a. Lung
    b. Heart (Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach)
    c. Spleen
    d. Bladder
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  1. Carol, a 28-year-old female patient, suffers from a high fever that is worse during the night. She has irritability, restlessness, and thirst for cold drinks. She is also concerned that her skin is developing a faint red appearance. Her tongue is scarlet and dry, and the pulse is thin and rapid. Which of the following formulas is most appropriate in this case?
    a. Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
    b. Zuo Jin Wan (Left Metal Pill)
    c. Qing Ying Tang
    d. Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang (Artemisia Annua and soft-shelled turtle shell decoction)
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  1. Carol, a 28-year-old female patient, suffers from a high fever that is worse during the night. She has irritability, restlessness, and thirst for cold drinks. She is also concerned that her skin is developing a faint red appearance. Her tongue is scarlet and dry, and the pulse is thin and rapid. Which of the following formulas is most appropriate in this case?
    a. Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
    b. Zuo Jin Wan (Left Metal Pill)
    c. Qing Ying tang (Clear the nutritive level decoction): Accumulation of heat in the Ying level; clears ying level, relieves fire toxin, drain heat, nourish yin. (Clear Xu Heat Category) High fever that worsens at night, severe irritability and restlessness, a scarlet, dry Tongue, and a thin, rapid Pulse. Some patients are thirsty, some delirious, and some exhibit faint and indistinct erythema and purpura. The heat is entering the nutritive level. When a strong pathogenic influence enters the nutritive level there will be a high fever; because the yin (associated with night) is affected, the fever worsens at night. Heat also scorches the Heart and disturbs the spirit, causing irritability, restlessness, and in extreme cases delirious speech
    d. Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang (Artemisia Annua and soft-shelled turtle shell decoction)
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  1. Which herb is the best for restoring yang collapse?
    a. Fu Zi
    b. Gui Zhi
    c. Ge Jie
    d. Tu Si Zi
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  1. Which herb is the best for restoring yang collapse?
    a. Fu Zi: Materia Medica Pg. 297
    b. Gui Zhi
    c. Ge Jie
    d. Tu Si Zi
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  1. Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (augmented rambling powder) is Xiao Yao San (rambling powder plus which ingredients?
    a. Mu Dan Pi and Xuan Shen
    b. Mu Dan Pi and Zhi Zi
    c. Mu Dan Pi and Zhi Ke
    d. Di Gu Pi and Zhi Mu
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  1. Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (augmented rambling powder) is Xiao Yao San (rambling powder plus which ingredients?
    a. Mu Dan Pi and Xuan Shen
    b. Mu Dan Pi and Zhi Zi: Formulas and Strategies Pg. 148: Dang Gui, Shao Yao, Fu Ling, Cha Bai, Zhi, Chai Hu, Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi, Zhi Gan Cao
    c. Mu Dan Pi and Zhi Ke
    d. Di Gu Pi and Zhi Mu
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  1. Which of the following diagnoses or conditions has signs and symptoms of frequent, painful and difficult urination with a red tongue body and greasy coat?
    a. Cold Damp in the bladder
    b. Damp heat in the lower jiao
    c. Heat pathogen lodged in the bladder
    d. Heart heat transmitting to the small intestine channel
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  1. Which of the following diagnoses or conditions has signs and symptoms of frequent, painful and difficult urination with a red tongue body and greasy coat?
    a. Cold Damp in the bladder
    b. Damp heat in the lower jiao: Red tongue and greasy coating -Damp Heat; Painful frequent urination – Lower Jiao problem.
    c. Heat pathogen lodged in the bladder
    d. Heart heat transmitting to the small intestine channel
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  1. What are the ingredients of Liu Yi San (six to one powder which has six to one ratio?
    a. Huang Bai and Cang Zhu
    b. Hua Shi and Gan Cao
    c. Dang Gui and Huang Qi
    d. Nu Zhen Zi and Han Lian Cao
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  1. What are the ingredients of Liu Yi San (six to one powder which has six to one ratio?
    a. Huang Bai and Cang Zhu
    b. Hua Shi and Gan Cao:. Actions: Clears summerheat, resolves dampness, and augments the Qi. (Herbal Think says to avoid this formula due to the small amounts of Asbestos in the Talcum or Hua Shi) (Clear and Relieve Summer Heat)
    c. Dang Gui and Huang Qi
    d. Nu Zhen Zi and Han Lian Cao
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  1. Which of the following formulas is a modification of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan?
    a. Zuo Gui Yin
    b. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
    c. Er Xian Tang
    d. You Gui Wan
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  1. Which of the following formulas is a modification of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan?
    a. Zuo Gui Yin
    b. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan: Adds Fu Zi and Gui Zhi
    c. Er Xian Tang
    d. You Gui Wan
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  1. What is the common function of Zhi Gan Cao and Jing Mi (non-glutinous rice)?
    a. To moisten dryness
    b. To clear heat
    c. Harmonize all the herbs
    d. Prevent other cold herbs from injuring the middle burner
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  1. What is the common function of Zhi Gan Cao and Jing Mi (non-glutinous rice)?
    a. To moisten dryness
    b. To clear heat
    c. Harmonize all the herbs
    d. Prevent other cold herbs from injuring the middle burner: Handbook of OM Pg. 351
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  1. Sha Ren (fructus Amomi) is used to?
    a. Treat Middle Jiao dampness and calm the fetus
    b. Transform dampness and release summer heat
    c. Promote Qi movement and reduce chest and abdominal distention
    d. Strongly dry dampness and strengthen the spleen
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  1. Sha Ren (fructus Amomi) is used to?
    a. Treat Middle Jiao dampness and calm the fetus: Transforms dampness and stops vomiting; used when dampness distresses spleen or stomach with discomfort in the epigastrium, promotes movement of qi and strengthens the stomach, calms fetus for morning sickness or restless fetus. Also used in herbal prescriptions with tonifying herbs to prevent them from causing stagnation. It is Acrid, Warm and Aromatic and enters the SPLEEN and STOMACH
    b. Transform dampness and release summer heat
    c. Promote Qi movement and reduce chest and abdominal distention
    d. Strongly dry dampness and strengthen the spleen
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  1. What is the indication of Da Huang Fu Zi Tang (rhubarb and prepared aconite decoction)?
    a. Constipation with cold accumulation in the interior
    b. Water and heat accumulation
    c. Clumping of heat and fluids in the chest and epigastrium
    d. Congested fluid in the interior
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  1. What is the indication of Da Huang Fu Zi Tang (rhubarb and prepared aconite decoction)?
    a. Constipation with cold accumulation in the interior: Da Huang Fu Zi Tang warms the interior, disperses cold and damp, unblocks the bowel and relieves pain. (Not Outlined) NOT ON BOARD LIST
    b. Water and heat accumulation
    c. Clumping of heat and fluids in the chest and epigastrium
    d. Congested fluid in the interior
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  1. Which of the following formulas treats external syndromes with Yin deficiency?
    a. Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
    b. Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang (Ephedra, Asarum and Aconitum Decoction)
    c. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Herb Notopterygium Decoction)
    d. Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)
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  1. Which of the following formulas treats external syndromes with Yin deficiency?
    a. Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Decoction): Nourish Yin, clears heat, induces sweating, and release exterior
    b. Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang (Ephedra, Asarum and Aconitum Decoction)
    c. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Herb Notopterygium Decoction)
    d. Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)
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  1. Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) is prescribed for which of the following?
    a. Tai Yang and yang Ming Syndrome
    b. Tai Yang and Shao Yang Syndrome
    c. Shao Yang and Shao Yin Syndrome
    d. Shao Yang and Yang Ming Syndrome
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  1. Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) is prescribed for which of the following?
    a. Tai Yang and yang Ming Syndrome
    b. Tai Yang and Shao Yang Syndrome
    c. Shao Yang and Shao Yin Syndrome
    d. Shao Yang and Yang Ming Syndrome: This is a concurrent lesser yang and yang brightness stage disorder.
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  1. Yi Guan Jian (One Link Decoction) should be used with caution while treating which of the following?
    a. Stomach Yin deficiency
    b. Pain and distension from damp or phlegm: (this is under the Contraindications section in Bensky – Tonify Yin Category) This formula should NEVER be used for pain and distension from dampness or phlegm, as this will severely aggravate the condition.
    c. Liver Qi stagnation
    d. Stomach full heat
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  1. Yi Guan Jian (One Link Decoction) should be used with caution while treating which of the following?
    a. Stomach Yin deficiency
    b. Pain and distension from damp or phlegm: (this is under the Contraindications section in Bensky – Tonify Yin Category) This formula should NEVER be used for pain and distension from dampness or phlegm, as this will severely aggravate the condition.
    c. Liver Qi stagnation
    d. Stomach full heat
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  1. To treat an acute Bi Syndrome with predominant wind disorder, how would you modify Xiao Hu Luo Dan (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)?
    a. Increase the dosage of Ru Xiang and Mo Yao
    b. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
    c. Add Cang Zhu, Yi Yi Ren
    d. Add Qin Jiao and Fang Feng
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  1. To treat an acute Bi Syndrome with predominant wind disorder, how would you modify Xiao Hu Luo Dan (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)?
    a. Increase the dosage of Ru Xiang and Mo Yao
    b. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
    c. Add Cang Zhu, Yi Yi Ren
    d. Add Qin Jiao and Fang Feng: A. Disabling pain B. Liver and Kidney deficiency C. Damp predominate disorders (this is in modifications in Qpuncture)
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  1. San Miao Wan Consists of which of the following?
    a. Er Mia San + Yi Yi Ren
    b. Er Miao San + Nui Xi
    c. Er Miao San + Dang Gui
    d. Er Miao San + Bei Xie
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  1. San Miao Wan Consists of which of the following?
    a. Er Mia San + Yi Yi Ren
    b. Er Miao San + Nui Xi: Formulas and Strategies Pg. 196 (there is Er Miao San (two marvel pill, San Miao Wan (three marvel pill which adds Niu Xi) and Si Miao Wan (Four marvel pill which adds both Niu Xi and Yi Yi Ren)
    c. Er Miao San + Dang Gui
    d. Er Miao San + Bei Xie
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  1. Which of the following herbs can be used for hypertension?
    a. Ma Huang
    b. Shi Chang Pu
    c. Ge Gen
    d. Tao Ren
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  1. Which of the following herbs can be used for hypertension?
    a. Ma Huang
    b. Shi Chang Pu
    c. Ge Gen: discharges exterior conditions and releases the muscles – Relieves heat and generates fluids – Vents and discharges measles – Relieves heat and generates fluids – Raises the yang and stops diarrhea –Treats symptoms of hypertension. It is Sweet, Acrid and Cool. It enters the SP/ST
    d. Tao Ren