Quiz 8 Flashcards
1
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- A 27-year-old male patient complains of abdominal distension after eating. He has a very low appetite and gets abdominal distension if he eats anything. He also has a sallow complexion, heaviness of the lower limbs, edema and loose stools. Which of the following herbs will be best to treat this patient?
a. Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Gan Cao
b. Dang Shen, Shan Yao, Bai Zhu
c. Yi Yi Ren, Bai Zhu, Dang Shen
d. Rou Gui, Wu Zhu Yu, Da Zao
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- A 27-year-old male patient complains of abdominal distension after eating. He has a very low appetite and gets abdominal distension if he eats anything. He also has a sallow complexion, heaviness of the lower limbs, edema and loose stools. Which of the following herbs will be best to treat this patient?
a. Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Gan Cao
b. Dang Shen, Shan Yao, Bai Zhu
c. Yi Yi Ren, Bai Zhu, Dang Shen – Diagnosis: Spleen deficiency with some dampness accumulation (Yi Yi Ren for dampness, Bai Zhu: tonifies SP Qi and dries Damp -it is under Tonify Qi, and Dang Shen: tonifies the middle)
d. Rou Gui, Wu Zhu Yu, Da Zao
2
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- Which of the following formulas shares all the same ingredients that are found in Er Chen Tang (two-cured decoction)?
a. Ping Wei San
b. Zhen Wu Tang
c. Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
d. Wu Zhu Yu Tang
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- Which of the following formulas shares all the same ingredients that are found in Er Chen Tang (two-cured decoction)?
a. Ping Wei San
b. Zhen Wu Tang
c. Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (The common ingredients are; Ban Xia, Chen Pi, Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao) – it is in the Clear Heat Resolve Toxin Category and according to Ann, it used for Migraines or Meniere’s. This is one of Ann’s favorite formulas for Dampness/Phlegm with Dizziness and Vertigo…
d. Wu Zhu Yu Tang
3
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- A 35-year-old male patient, who has alternating fever and chills, came to the clinic. He also complains of a dry throat, a bitter or sour taste in the mouth, dizziness, irritability, and a sensation of fullness in the chest and hypochondria (often experienced as a difficulty in taking deep breaths). Recently, he experienced heartburn, nausea and vomiting, and reduced appetite. He has a thin, white tongue coating and a wiry pulse. Which of the following is the best for this patient?
a. Xiao Chai Hu Tang (minor bupleurum decoction)
b. Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (pinellia decoction to drain the epigastrium)
c. Si Ni San (frigid extremities powder)
d. Xiao Yao San (rambling powder)
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- A 35-year-old male patient, who has alternating fever and chills, came to the clinic. He also complains of a dry throat, a bitter or sour taste in the mouth, dizziness, irritability, and a sensation of fullness in the chest and hypochondria (often experienced as a difficulty in taking deep breaths). Recently, he experienced heartburn, nausea and vomiting, and reduced appetite. He has a thin, white tongue coating and a wiry pulse. Which of the following is the best for this patient?
a. Xiao Chai Hu Tang (minor bupleurum decoction) – Shao yang stage syndrome according to Shang Han Lun (This formula is in the Harmonize Category and is the Primary Formula for treating Shaoyang stage disease where the pathogen is half - interior and half-exterior – Ann states that we should know the ingredients in this formula: Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Ban Xia, Ren Shen, Gan Cao, Da Zao and Sheng Jiang.
b. Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (pinellia decoction to drain the epigastrium)
c. Si Ni San (frigid extremities powder)
d. Xiao Yao San (rambling powder)
4
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- Which herb is contraindicated for diarrhea due to deficiency cold of the SP and during lactation?
a. Xing Ren
b. Da Huang
c. Shi Gao
d. Mai Ya
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- Which herb is contraindicated for diarrhea due to deficiency cold of the SP and during lactation?
a. Xing Ren
b. Da Huang – (Purgative – drain downward, it is Bitter and Cold – the question is in Bensky’s Cautions and Contraindications section) Because this herb readily injures the Stomach qi, it should not be used in those with a weak Stomach. Similarly, it should be avoided by those with qi and blood deficiency who do not have significant accumulations or blood stasis. Use with great caution, and only when absolutely necessary, during menstruation, pregnancy and lactation.
c. Shi Gao
d. Mai Ya
5
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- Which herb invigorates the blood, regulates the menses, promotes urination, and reduces swelling?
a. Chi Shao
b. Chuan Xiong
c. Tao Ren
d. Yi Mu Cao
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- Which herb invigorates the blood, regulates the menses, promotes urination, and reduces swelling?
a. Chi Shao
b. Chuan Xiong
c. Tao Ren
d. Yi Mu Cao – (This is Leonurus or Chinese motherwort and is found in the Invigorate Blood Category, it is Acrid, Bitter and slightly Cold – this herb is commonly used in Gynecology)
6
Q
- What is the dosage of Bing Lang to exterminate tapeworm?
a. 15-30g
b. 30-60g
c. 60-120g
d. 90-150g
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- What is the dosage of Bing Lang to exterminate tapeworm?
a. 15-30g
b. 30-60g
c. 60-120g – Handbook of OM P.357 -1 Liang is 31.25g – in my source 2-4 Liangs are used for tapeworm! This herbs category is Expel Parasites and is used especially for tapeworms – it is Acrid, Bitter and Warm and enters the Large Intestine and Stomach
d. 90-150g
7
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- Which of the following herbs can guide other herbs to LU, LI, ST and SP?
a. Sheng Ma
b. Cang Zhu
c. Shi Gao
d. Bai Zhi
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- Which of the following herbs can guide other herbs to LU, LI, ST and SP?
a. Sheng Ma – Materia Medica P. 50 – That is simply the Channels Entered and it is Sweet, Acrid, slightly Cold and in the Cool and RTE Category.
b. Cang Zhu: Spleen, Stomach
c. Shi Gao: Lung, Stomach
d. Bai Zhi: Spleen, Stomach
8
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- Which herb stops pain and treats hernia?
a. Hu Jiao
b. Chuan Bei Mu
c. Bai Shao
d. Gua Lou Ren
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- Which herb stops pain and treats hernia?
a. Hu Jiao
b. Chuan Bei Mu
c. Bai Shao: Tonify Blood Category and is White Peony Root. It is Bitter Sour and mildly Cold – it enters the Liver and Spleen – Note: I cannot find where it treats Hernia in any of my sources!
d. Gua Lou Ren
9
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- Which formula should be used cautiously during pregnancy?
a. Wen Dan Tang
b. Si Shen Wan
c. Zhu Ling Tang
d. Ping Wei San
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- Which formula should be used cautiously during pregnancy?
a. Wen Dan Tang
b. Si Shen Wan
c. Zhu Ling Tang
d. Ping Wei San – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P.181. It contains warm, drying herbs which easily injure the yin and the blood. It is only used with significant modification for patients with yin or blood deficiency. It should also be used with caution during pregnancy – This formula is in the Expel Dampness and Harmonize Stomach Category – it is for Cold Dampness Obstructing the Middle Burner – the other caution is it should only be used with significant modification for patients with yin or blood deficiency.
10
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- Which of the following herbs should be added to Wu Zhu Yu Tang for a severe headache?
a. Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui
b. Chuan Xiong, Gan Jiang
c. Dan Shen, Mu Xiang
d. Dang Gui, Fu Ling
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- Which of the following herbs should be added to Wu Zhu Yu Tang for a severe headache?
a. Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui –. For severe vomiting or morning sickness, add Ban Xia and Sha Ren: for severe cold add Chuan Jiao and Gan Jiang; for severe epigastric pain add Dan Shen and Mu Xiang; for palpations and insomnia add Dang Gui and Fu Ling; for hernia disorders due to cold add Fu Zi
b. Chuan Xiong, Gan Jiang
c. Dan Shen, Mu Xiang: This is for epigastric pain
d. Dang Gui, Fu Ling: This is for palpitations and Insomnia
11
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- Which herb nourishes yin, cools the blood, and stops bleeding?
a. Gui Ban
b. Chuan Xiong
c. Xuan Shen
d. Dan Shen
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- Which herb nourishes yin, cools the blood, and stops bleeding?
a. Gui Ban – Materia Medica P. 367 – This is Fresh water turtle plastron and is Salty, Sweet and Cold, it enters the Heart, Kidney and Liver. Ann’s notes says it unblocks the Ren Mai and Harmonizes the Chong and Ren, Stops Uterine Bleeding
b. Chuan Xiong
c. Xuan Shen
d. Dan Shen
12
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- Which of the following is a contraindication of Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang?
a. masses due to blood stasis from excess
b. acute or severe blood loss and spleen deficiency
c. Yin and blood deficiency and pregnancy
d. Pregnancy and excessive menstrual bleeding
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- Which of the following is a contraindication of Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang?
a. masses due to blood stasis from excess
b. acute or severe blood loss and spleen deficiency
c. Yin and blood deficiency and pregnancy
d. Pregnancy and excessive menstrual bleeding – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 315. It is also contraindicated in cases with bleeding diathesis or any active hemorrhagic disorder – This is in the Invigorate Blood Category: Because the actions of this formula in invigorating the blood and dispelling blood stasis are very strong, it is contraindicated during pregnancy and in most cases that involve excessive menstrual bleeding as well as in the weak or debilitated. It is also contraindicated in cases with bleeding diathesis or any active hemorrhagic disorder.
13
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- Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentiana and Longdancao decoction to drain the liver) should no be taken in high doses or long term in those with injury to fluids, nor in cases with?
a. blood deficiency
b. lung deficiency
c. KD deficiency
d. SP deficiency
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- Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentiana and Longdancao decoction to drain the liver) should no be taken in high doses or long term in those with injury to fluids, nor in cases with?
a. blood deficiency
b. lung deficiency
c. KD deficiency
d. SP deficiency – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 96, Handbook of OM P. 494. This formula contains very cold and bitter nature herbs which might harm the SP. Therefore it should not be taken long-term or in large doses, nor in cases with SP deficiency or injury to the fluid
14
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- Which of the following formulas has an action to treat skin edema?
a. Wu Pi San (five peel powder)
b. Xiao Huo Luo Dan (minor invigorate the collaterals special pill)
c. Xiao Qing Long Tang (minor blue-green dragon decoction)
d. Xiao Feng San (eliminate wind powder)
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- Which of the following formulas has an action to treat skin edema?
a. Wu Pi San (five peel powder) – Wu Pi San- SP Qi deficiency with excessive dampness causing skin edema: Pi Shui syndrome (generalized edema and edema during pregnancy) – This formula is in the Promote Urination and Leech Dampness Category.
b. Xiao Huo Luo Dan (minor invigorate the collaterals special pill)
c. Xiao Qing Long Tang (minor blue-green dragon decoction)
d. Xiao Feng San (eliminate wind powder)
15
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- Which of the following herbs should be added to Si Jun Zi Tang (four gentleman decoction) for morning sickness?
a. Huo Po (cortex magnolia officinalis), Fu Ling (sclerotium poriae cocos), Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)
b. Huo Po (cortex magnolia officinalis), Sha Ren (Fructus anmomi), Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)
c. Huo Po (cortex magnolia officinalis), Huo Xiang (herba agastaches seu pogostemi)
d. Ban Xia (rhizome pinelliae ternatae), Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)
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- Which of the following herbs should be added to Si Jun Zi Tang (four gentleman decoction) for morning sickness?
a. Huo Po (cortex magnolia officinalis), Fu Ling (sclerotium poriae cocos), Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)
b. Huo Po (cortex magnolia officinalis), Sha Ren (Fructus anmomi), Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae) –for indigestion, reduced appetite, abdominal distention, and weight loss add xiang fu and huo po; for edema during pregnancy take with wu pi yin; for periodic paralysis add huang qi, mai men dong, bai zhi and fang feng; for uterine fibroids add e zhu, san leng and niu xi
c. Huo Po (cortex magnolia officinalis), Huo Xiang (herba agastaches seu pogostemi)
d. Ban Xia (rhizome pinelliae ternatae), Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)