Quiz 21 Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Which of the following formulas has a synergistic effect with Paxil?
    a. Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
    b. Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
    c. Wu Zhu Yu Tang
    d. Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
A
  1. Which of the following formulas has a synergistic effect with Paxil?
    a. Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
    b. Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
    c. Wu Zhu Yu Tang
    d. Gan Mai Da Zao Tang: (used to treat restless organ disorder due to Liver Qi Yu and Heart Qi Xu) Tongue: Red with sparse coat. Pulse: thin, rapid
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  1. George, who is a professor at UCLA, visited the clinic for a stabbing chest pain with distention. When he came, he had SOB, back pain under the left scapula, nausea and palpitations. His tongue is red with purple spots on the tip and the pulse is rapid, forceful and choppy. Which of the following formulas can be used to treat this patient?
    a. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
    b. Si Jun Zi Tang
    c. Er Chen Tang
    d. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
A
  1. George, who is a professor at UCLA, visited the clinic for a stabbing chest pain with distention. When he came, he had SOB, back pain under the left scapula, nausea and palpitations. His tongue is red with purple spots on the tip and the pulse is rapid, forceful and choppy. Which of the following formulas can be used to treat this patient?
    a. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
    b. Si Jun Zi Tang
    c. Er Chen Tang
    d. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang: Blood stagnation with Qi stagnation in the chest.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  1. Which of the following herbs can be used to treat a patient who has wind stroke and epilepsy with wind phlegm, vomiting, vertigo and dizziness?
    a. Tian Nan Xing and Ban Xia
    b. Zi Wan and Su Zi
    c. Kuan Dong Hua and Xing Ren
    d. Jie Geng and Xing Ren
A
  1. Which of the following herbs can be used to treat a patient who has wind stroke and epilepsy with wind phlegm, vomiting, vertigo and dizziness?
    a. Tian Nan Xing and Ban Xia: This is the Correct Answer
    b. Zi Wan and Su Zi
    c. Kuan Dong Hua and Xing Ren
    d. Jie Geng and Xing Ren
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
  1. Which group treats liver qi stagnation?
    a. Chuan Xiong, Xiang Fu, Mu Xiang
    b. Chuan Lian Zi, Xiang Fu, Yu Jin
    c. Di Yu, Chuan Jiao, Chen Xiang
    d. Tao Ren, Bai Shao, Dang Gui
A
  1. Which group treats liver qi stagnation?
    a. Chuan Xiong, Xiang Fu, Mu Xiang
    b. Chuan Lian Zi, Xiang Fu, Yu Jin: Yu Jin is under activate blood category, but it also helps to break up Liver Qi Yu.
    c. Di Yu, Chuan Jiao, Chen Xiang
    d. Tao Ren, Bai Shao, Dang Gui
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
  1. What is the dosage of Bai Bu necessary to treat pinworms effectively?
    a. 3-9g
    b. 9-15g
    c. 15-30g
    d. 30-60g
A
  1. What is the dosage of Bai Bu necessary to treat pinworms effectively?
    a. 3-9g
    b. 9-15g
    c. 15-30g
    d. 30-60g: For pinworms use 30-60g every day for 3 days
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
  1. What is the purpose of processing an herb with alcohol?
    a. Strengthens the middle jiao and nourishes the lungs
    b. Remove blood stasis
    c. Strengthens liver function
    d. Tonifies the liver and kidney
A
  1. What is the purpose of processing an herb with alcohol?
    a. Strengthens the middle jiao and nourishes the lungs
    b. Remove blood stasis: This is the Correct Answer
    c. Strengthens liver function
    d. Tonifies the liver and kidney
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  1. Which herb is contraindicated for nursing moms?
    a. Da Huang
    b. Xing Ren
    c. Wu Zhu Yu
    d. Tao Ren
A
  1. Which herb is contraindicated for nursing moms?
    a. Da Huang: Also contraindicated for exterior conditions, Qi/Blood deficiency, and SP/ST deficient cold.
    b. Xing Ren
    c. Wu Zhu Yu
    d. Tao Ren
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  1. Which herb can be used as an antifungal?
    a. Ku Shen
    b. Xin Yi Hua
    c. Bai Zhi
    d. Tao Ren
A
  1. Which herb can be used as an antifungal?
    a. Ku Shen Clears heat and dries dampness – Disperses wind, kills parasites, and stops itching – Clears heat and promotes urination
    b. Xin Yi Hua
    c. Bai Zhi
    d. Tao Ren
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  1. Which of the following herbs should be added to Da Cheng Qi Tang if the patient has a stabbing pain in the abdomen and the bowel movements are black in color?
    a. Ru xiang, Mo Yao
    b. Wu Zhu Yu, Xiao Hui Xiang
    c. Tao Ren, Chi Shao:
    d. Xing Ren, Mai Men Dong
A
  1. Which of the following herbs should be added to Da Cheng Qi Tang if the patient has a stabbing pain in the abdomen and the bowel movements are black in color?
    a. Ru xiang, Mo Yao
    b. Wu Zhu Yu, Xiao Hui Xiang
    c. Tao Ren, Chi Shao: This is a sign of blood stasis.
    d. Xing Ren, Mai Men Dong
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  1. Which herbs should you add for severe palpitations to Sheng Mai San?
    a. Long Dan Cao, Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren
    b. Huang Qi, Dang Gui, Fu Zi
    c. Gui Zhi, Long Gu, Mu Li
    d. Shu di Huang, Bie Jia, Gui Ban
A
  1. Which herbs should you add for severe palpitations to Sheng Mai San?
    a. Long Dan Cao, Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren
    b. Huang Qi, Dang Gui, Fu Zi
    c. Gui Zhi, Long Gu, Mu Li: This is the Correct Answer
    d. Shu di Huang, Bie Jia, Gui Ban
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  1. Stephanie, who used to be a ballerina, visited the clinic for a sleeping disorder. She has heat symptoms such as fever, and a burning sensation in the chest, hands, and feet that returns each afternoon. She has night sweating and pain in the lower back and knees. She sometimes has palpitations and poor memory. Her tongue is red with a thin coating and the pulse is thready and rapid. Which of the following formulas will best treat this patient?
    a. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
    b. Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
    c. Suan Zao Ren Tang
    d. Gui Pi Tang
A
  1. Stephanie, who used to be a ballerina, visited the clinic for a sleeping disorder. She has heat symptoms such as fever, and a burning sensation in the chest, hands, and feet that returns each afternoon. She has night sweating and pain in the lower back and knees. She sometimes has palpitations and poor memory. Her tongue is red with a thin coating and the pulse is thready and rapid. Which of the following formulas will best treat this patient?
    a. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
    b. Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan: Heart and Kidney Yin and Xue Xu with deficient Fire. Irritability, palpitations with anxiety, fatigue, insomnia with very restless sleep, inability to think or concentrate for even short periods of time, nocturnal emissions, forgetfulness, dry stools, a red tongue with little coating, and a thin, rapid pulse. There may also be sores of the mouth and tongue, low grade fever, and night sweats.
    c. Suan Zao Ren Tang
    d. Gui Pi Tang
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
  1. Which of the following formulas contains Er Chen Tang?
    a. Wen Dan Tang
    b. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
    c. Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang:
    d. Zhi Sou San
A
  1. Which of the following formulas contains Er Chen Tang?
    a. Wen Dan Tang
    b. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
    c. Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang: This is the Correct Answer
    d. Zhi Sou San
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q
  1. Which of the following conditions might be an indication of Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang?
    a. Blood streaked mucus
    b. Sinusitis
    c. Chronic hemoptysis
    d. Children with poorly controlled urination accompanied by cough and wheezing
A
  1. Which of the following conditions might be an indication of Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang?
    a. Blood streaked mucus
    b. Sinusitis
    c. Chronic hemoptysis
    d. Children with poorly controlled urination accompanied by cough and wheezing: This is the Correct Answer
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q
  1. Si Ni Tang can treat disease in which of the following stages?
    a. Tai Yang
    b. Tai Yin
    c. Shao Yang
    d. Shao Yin
A
  1. Si Ni Tang can treat disease in which of the following stages?
    a. Tai Yang
    b. Tai Yin
    c. Shao Yang
    d. Shao Yin: there are two etiologies for this pattern: chronic yang qi deficiency which leads to devastated yang; or devasted yang due to excessive sweating, which may occur during the course of an externally contracted illness, or because of improper treatment of a greater yang stage disorder. Both are lesser yin stage disorders in which pathogenic cold gains access to the lesser yin and attacks the kidneys, diminishing the true fire of the gate of vitality.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q
  1. Combining Wu Tou and Ban Xia is an example of which of the following effects?
    a. Mutual accentuation
    b. Mutual antagonism
    c. Mutual counteraction
    d. Mutual incompatibility
A
  1. Combining Wu Tou and Ban Xia is an example of which of the following effects?
    a. Mutual accentuation
    b. Mutual antagonism
    c. Mutual counteraction
    d. Mutual incompatibility: (see separate sheet!)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q
  1. David, who is a leader of a fraternity at his college, is suffering from alternating chills and fever. When he visited the clinic, he also mentioned that he has a bitter taste in the mouth, dizziness, irritability, and some chest fullness. He also has a reduced appetite and some nausea and vomiting. His tongue has a thin white coating and the pulse is wiry. Which of the following formulas can best treat this patient?
    a. Bai Hu Tang
    b. Xiao Chai Hu Tang
    c. Li Zhong Wan
    d. Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
A
  1. David, who is a leader of a fraternity at his college, is suffering from alternating chills and fever. When he visited the clinic, he also mentioned that he has a bitter taste in the mouth, dizziness, irritability, and some chest fullness. He also has a reduced appetite and some nausea and vomiting. His tongue has a thin white coating and the pulse is wiry. Which of the following formulas can best treat this patient?
    a. Bai Hu Tang
    b. Xiao Chai Hu Tang: Shao yang Stage syndrome according to Shang Han Lun
    c. Li Zhong Wan
    d. Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
17
Q
  1. Terry who recently had a wind stroke suffers from hemiplegia and facial and body paralysis. He also feels weak lower limbs, slurred speech, frequent urination and incontinence of urine. His tongue coating is white, and his pulse is moderate. Which of the following formulas is the best for this case?
    a. Dan Shen Yin
    b. Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang
    c. Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
    d. Su He Xiang Wan
A
  1. Terry who recently had a wind stroke suffers from hemiplegia and facial and body paralysis. He also feels weak lower limbs, slurred speech, frequent urination and incontinence of urine. His tongue coating is white, and his pulse is moderate. Which of the following formulas is the best for this case?
    a. Dan Shen Yin
    b. Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang: Qi and Blood Xu with blood stagnation; tonify Qi, invigorates blood and unblocks Jing Luo (meridians and channels)
    c. Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
    d. Su He Xiang Wan
18
Q
  1. What are the common qualities of acrid or pungent herbs?
    a. Descending and clears heat and damp
    b. Ascending and tonifies the Middle Jiao
    c. Descending and promotes urination
    d. Dispersing and moves Qi and Blood
A
  1. What are the common qualities of acrid or pungent herbs?
    a. Descending and clears heat and damp
    b. Ascending and tonifies the Middle Jiao
    c. Descending and promotes urination
    d. Dispersing and moves Qi and Blood: This is the Correct Answer
19
Q
  1. Which of the following formulas is most appropriate in a patient with a fever, slight chills, headache, thirst, cough, sore throat and boils, a red tipped tongue with a thin white coating and a floating and rapid pulse?
    a. Cong Chi Tang
    b. Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang
    c. Sang Ju Yin
    d. Yin Qiao San
A
  1. Which of the following formulas is most appropriate in a patient with a fever, slight chills, headache, thirst, cough, sore throat and boils, a red tipped tongue with a thin white coating and a floating and rapid pulse?
    a. Cong Chi Tang
    b. Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang
    c. Sang Ju Yin
    d. Yin Qiao San: External Wind heat toxin
20
Q
  1. Which of the following symptoms is best treated with Qi Ju Di Huang Wan?
    a. Tinnitus
    b. Dry eyes
    c. Menopause
    d. Slow mental development
A
  1. Which of the following symptoms is best treated with Qi Ju Di Huang Wan?
    a. Tinnitus
    b. Dry eyes: This is Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Gou Qi Zi, Ju Hua, for Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency, especially with eye problem due to Liver Yin Xu.
    c. Menopause
    d. Slow mental development
21
Q
  1. Which of the following formulas should be prescribed to treat recurrent colds, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to wind?
    a. Chong Chi Tang
    b. Yu Ping Feng San
    c. Mu Li San
    d. Si Jun Zi Tang
A
  1. Which of the following formulas should be prescribed to treat recurrent colds, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to wind?
    a. Chong Chi Tang
    b. Yu Ping Feng San: For Wei (defensive) Qi Xu
    c. Mu Li San
    d. Si Jun Zi Tang
22
Q
  1. How is Gan Mai Da Zao Tang modified for insomnia with a thin wiry pulse due to deficient Liver Blood?
    a. Add Mu Li
    b. Add Bai Zi Ren
    c. Add Suan Zao Ren
    d. Increase Da Zao
A
  1. How is Gan Mai Da Zao Tang modified for insomnia with a thin wiry pulse due to deficient Liver Blood?
    a. Add Mu Li
    b. Add Bai Zi Ren
    c. Add Suan Zao Ren: For insomnia with a thin , wiry pulse from Liver Blood deficiency, add Suan Zao Ren.
    d. Increase Da Zao
23
Q
  1. What is the best herb for irregular menstruation?
    a. Mo Yao
    b. Ru Xiang
    c. Jie Geng
    d. Yi Mu Cao
A
  1. What is the best herb for irregular menstruation?
    a. Mo Yao
    b. Ru Xiang
    c. Jie Geng
    d. Yi Mu Cao: Invigorates blood and regulates menses: commonly used for gynecological disorders such as irregular menstruation, premenstrual abdominal pain, immobile abdominal masses, infertility, and post-partum abdominal pain with lochioschesis.
24
Q
  1. Which formula is the best to treat insomnia due to Heart Fire?
    a. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
    b. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
    c. Wen Dan Tang
    d. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang: Fire toxin by excessive heat in the three Jiao.
A
  1. Which formula is the best to treat insomnia due to Heart Fire?
    a. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
    b. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
    c. Wen Dan Tang
    d. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang: Fire toxin by excessive heat in the three Jiao.
25
Q
  1. Yin Chen Hao Tang treats which of the following?
    a. Jaundice due to damp cold
    b. Diarrhea due to damp heat
    c. Jaundice due to damp heat
    d. Diarrhea due to damp cold
A
  1. Yin Chen Hao Tang treats which of the following?
    a. Jaundice due to damp cold
    b. Diarrhea due to damp heat
    c. Jaundice due to damp heat: (This is the number one herb for Jaundice)
    d. Diarrhea due to damp cold
26
Q
  1. The indication of Xie Huang San is___________?
    a. Spleen Qi Xu
    b. Full heat in the Stomach
    c. Smoldering fire in the Spleen
    d. Damp accumulation in the Spleen
A
  1. The indication of Xie Huang San is___________?
    a. Spleen Qi Xu
    b. Full heat in the Stomach
    c. Smoldering fire in the Spleen: This is the Correct Answer
    d. Damp accumulation in the Spleen
27
Q
  1. The pathogenesis of Yi Huang Tang is_______________?
    a. Damp heat in the Liver channel
    b. Spleen Qi Xu
    c. Spleen Qi Xu with damp heat
    d. Damp heat in the Large Intestine
A
  1. The pathogenesis of Yi Huang Tang is_______________?
    a. Damp heat in the Liver channel
    b. Spleen Qi Xu
    c. Spleen Qi Xu with damp heat: Treats Spleen Qi Xu, damp heat, can be used for vaginal discharge that is yellowish white in color, viscous , and fishy smelling.
    d. Damp heat in the Large Intestine
28
Q
  1. What is the function of an Envoy herb?
    a. Focuses the actions of the formula on a certain channel or area of the body
    b. Serves as the main ingredient directed against a coexisting pattern or disease
    c. Moderates or eliminates the toxicity of the chief or deputy ingredients
    d. Aids the chief ingredient in treating the principal pattern or disease
A
  1. What is the function of an Envoy herb?
    a. Focuses the actions of the formula on a certain channel or area of the body: Envoy) focuses the action of the formula on a certain channel or area of the body, guiding herbs; 2) harmonizes and integrates the actions of the other ingredients.
    b. Serves as the main ingredient directed against a coexisting pattern or disease
    c. Moderates or eliminates the toxicity of the chief or deputy ingredients
    d. Aids the chief ingredient in treating the principal pattern or disease
29
Q
  1. A 52-year-old male patient comes to your clinic. He has hypochondriac pain, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric focal distention, vomiting, acid regurgitation, belching, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry mouth. His tongue is red with a yellow coating and the pulse is wiry and rapid. Which of the following formulas should be chosen to treat this patient?
    a. Bai Tou Weng Tang
    b. Zuo Jin Wan
    c. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
    d. Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
A
  1. A 52-year-old male patient comes to your clinic. He has hypochondriac pain, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric focal distention, vomiting, acid regurgitation, belching, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry mouth. His tongue is red with a yellow coating and the pulse is wiry and rapid. Which of the following formulas should be chosen to treat this patient?
    a. Bai Tou Weng Tang
    b. Zuo Jin Wan: Liver and Stomach disharmony from Heat in the Liver - Hypochondriac pain, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric focal distention, vomiting, acid reflux, belching, a bitter taste in the mouth, a dry mouth, a red tongue with a yellow coating, and a wiry, rapid pulse.
    c. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
    d. Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang