Quiz 9 Flashcards

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  1. A 45 year old single mother has hypochondriac distension and pain. She also has cold fingers and toes but the body is warm. She has shortness of breath, dizziness, tiredness, poor digestion, irritability, and fullness in the chest. Her tongue is red with a yellow coating and the pulse is wiry and choppy. The practitioner want to use Si Ni San. Which of the following can be used instead of Zhi Shi for this patient?
    a. Bai Zhu, Fu Ling
    b. Gui Zhi, Dang Gui
    c. Wu Ling Zi, Dan Shen
    d. Pu Huang, Bai Zhu
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  1. A 45 year old single mother has hypochondriac distension and pain. She also has cold fingers and toes but the body is warm. She has shortness of breath, dizziness, tiredness, poor digestion, irritability, and fullness in the chest. Her tongue is red with a yellow coating and the pulse is wiry and choppy. The practitioner want to use Si Ni San. Which of the following can be used instead of Zhi Shi for this patient?
    a. Bai Zhu, Fu Ling – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 145, Diagnosis: Liver Qi stagnation overacting on SP, causing Liver and SP disharmony with cold extremities Modification: blood deficiency with hypochondriac pain: -Zhi shi, +Bai zhu, Fu Ling, Dang Gui
    b. Gui Zhi, Dang Gui
    c. Wu Ling Zi, Dan Shen
    d. Pu Huang, Bai Zhu
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  1. What are the common herbs that are in both decoctions of Wu Ling San (Five-ingredient Powder with Poria) and Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction)?
    a. Zhu Ling (Polypori umbellate, Sclerotium), Hua Shi (Talcum), Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium)
    b. Zhu Ling (Polypori umbellate, Sclerotium), Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Orientalis Rhizoma)
    c. Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Orientalis Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma)
    d. Zhu Ling (Polypori umbellate, Sclerotium), Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium), Mu Tong (Mutong, Caulis)
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  1. What are the common herbs that are in both decoctions of Wu Ling San (Five-ingredient Powder with Poria) and Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction)?
    a. Zhu Ling (Polypori umbellate, Sclerotium), Hua Shi (Talcum), Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium)
    b. Zhu Ling (Polypori umbellate, Sclerotium), Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Orientalis Rhizoma) – Wu Ling San :Ze Xie, Fu Ling, Zhu Ling, Bai Zhu, Gui Zhi Zhu Ling Tang: Zhu Ling, Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Hua Shi, E Jiao

c. Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Orientalis Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma)
d. Zhu Ling (Polypori umbellate, Sclerotium), Fu Ling (Poriae Cocos, Sclerotium), Mu Tong (Mutong, Caulis)

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  1. Which of the following us the correct indication of Xing Ren?
    a. Chronic cough caused by deficient LU
    b. All kinds of cough and wheezing
    c. Dry cough due to Yin deficiency
    d. Cough due to LU heat
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  1. Which of the following us the correct indication of Xing Ren?
    a. Chronic cough caused by deficient LU
    b. All kinds of cough and wheezing – Xing Ren – descends LU Qi->stop cough & wheezing all kinds of coughs especially for externally contracted dry cough
    c. Dry cough due to Yin deficiency
    d. Cough due to LU heat
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  1. Which herb reduces serum cholesterol, invigorates blood stagnation, and can be used charred to stop bleeding and reduce stagnation in the blood level
    a. Rou Dou Kou
    b. Chun Pi
    c. Shan Zha
    d. Wu Wei Zi
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  1. Which herb reduces serum cholesterol, invigorates blood stagnation, and can be used charred to stop bleeding and reduce stagnation in the blood level
    a. Rou Dou Kou
    b. Chun Pi
    c. Shan Zha –Handbook of OM P. 346 – Hawthorn Fruit helps digest Meat and Grease. Removes plaque – a strong caution is that it is absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy, as this can lead to FETAL DEATH
    d. Wu Wei Zi
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  1. Which herb is contraindicated in cases of Yin deficiency with heat signs, excess heat or for hypertensive patients with ascendant liver yang?
    a. Ma Huang
    b. Chai Hu
    c. Ren Shen –
    d. Sheng Ma
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  1. Which herb is contraindicated in cases of Yin deficiency with heat signs, excess heat or for hypertensive patients with ascendant liver yang?
    a. Ma Huang
    b. Chai Hu
    Ren Shen – Handbook of OM P. 351 - Discontinue during colds and flu, as rén shēn tends to pull pathogenic factors into the interior.
    • Do not use rén shēn or rén shēn formulas in cases of yīn deficiency with heat, or in real heat such as fever.
    • Contraindicated for patients with hypertension. Discontinue if it causes headache,
    insomnia or palpitations.
    c.
    d. Sheng Ma
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  1. Which herb is not for exterior disorders?
    a. Gou Teng
    b. Du Huo
    c. Wei Ling Xian
    d. Qin Jiao
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  1. Which herb is not for exterior disorders?
    a. Gou Teng
    b. Du Huo
    c. Wei Ling Xian
    d. Qin Jiao – Materia Medica P. 156 -This is a HOT Bi obstruction herb and is similar to Long Dan Cao. Also clears Xu Heat and is good for cramping.
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  1. Which of the following combinations of herbs has a relationship of mutual enhancement?
    a. Ren Shen, Lai Fu Zi
    b. Huang Qi, Fu Ling
    c. Shi Gao, Zhi Mu
    d. Rou Gui, Chi Shi Zi
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  1. Which of the following combinations of herbs has a relationship of mutual enhancement?
    a. Ren Shen, Lai Fu Zi
    b. Huang Qi, Fu Ling: This is the Answer
    c. Shi Gao, Zhi Mu
    d. Rou Gui, Chi Shi Zi
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  1. Which herb is contraindicated for frequent urination or spleen deficiency with diarrhea?
    a. Du Zhong
    b. Du Huo
    c. Qin Jiao
    d. Ge Gen
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  1. Which herb is contraindicated for frequent urination or spleen deficiency with diarrhea?
    a. Du Zhong
    b. Du Huo
    c. Qin Jiao this is in Bensky Cautions…
    d. Ge Gen
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  1. Which formula can cause vomiting and diarrhea if overdosed on?
    a. Er Chen Tang
    b. Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
    c. Da Cheng Qi Tang
    d. Bai Hu Tang
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  1. Which formula can cause vomiting and diarrhea if overdosed on?
    a. Er Chen Tang
    b. Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
    c. Da Cheng Qi Tang – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 117. This is a very strong formula which may cause vomiting or severe diarrhea – There are a lot of Cautions with this formula
    d. Bai Hu Tang
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  1. Which of the following herbs should be added for severe palpitations and insomnia in a patient who is taking Wu Zhu Yu Tang for epigastric pain, acid regurgitation and nausea?
    a. Dang Gui, Fu Ling
    b. Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang
    c. Rou Gui, Bai Zhu
    d. Fu Ling, Ze Xie
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  1. Which of the following herbs should be added for severe palpitations and insomnia in a patient who is taking Wu Zhu Yu Tang for epigastric pain, acid regurgitation and nausea?
    a. Dang Gui, Fu Ling – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 222. 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 palpitations and insomnia, add Dang Gui and Fu Ling; for hernia disorders due to cold, add Fu Zi
    b. Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang
    c. Rou Gui, Bai Zhu
    d. Fu Ling, Ze Xie
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  1. Which herbs should be selected instead of Du Zhong and Qin Jiao when you prescribe Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang for Bi Syndrome?
    a. Gu Sui Bu, Wei Ling Xian
    b. Xu Duan, Sang Zhi
    c. Gou Ji, Dang Gui
    d. Bu Gu Zhi, Mu Gua
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  1. Which herbs should be selected instead of Du Zhong and Qin Jiao when you prescribe Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang for Bi Syndrome?
    a. Gu Sui Bu, Wei Ling Xian
    b. Xu Duan, Sang Zhi: This is the Answer
    c. Gou Ji, Dang Gui
    d. Bu Gu Zhi, Mu Gua
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  1. What is the method of cooking Shi Jue Ming?
    a. Decocted 30 minutes earlier
    b. Added 30 minutes before end
    c. Decocted 60 minutes earlier
    d. Added 60 minutes before end
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  1. What is the method of cooking Shi Jue Ming?
    a. Decocted 30 minutes earlier
    b. Added 30 minutes before end
    c. Decocted 60 minutes earlier This is Abalone Shell. It cools liver heat, anchors liver yang , extinguishes liver wind and nourishes liver yin
    d. Added 60 minutes before end
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  1. What is/are the deputy herb/s of Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (Coptis Decoction to relieve toxicity)?
    a. Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
    b. Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) and Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
    c. Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
    d. Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri) and Zhi Zi ( Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis)
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  1. What is/are the deputy herb/s of Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (Coptis Decoction to relieve toxicity)?
    a. Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) – Huang Lian: Chief – Huang Qin: Deputy – Huang Bai: Assistant – Zhi Zi: Assistant
    b. Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) and Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
    c. Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
    d. Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri) and Zhi Zi ( Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis)
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  1. Which formula is not a modification of Da Cheng Qi Tang (major order the qi decoction)?
    a. Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (minor order the qi decoction)
    b. Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and moutan decoction)
    c. Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang ( increase the fluids and order the qi decoction)
    d. Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (regulate the stomach and order the qi decoction)
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  1. Which formula is not a modification of Da Cheng Qi Tang (major order the qi decoction)?
    a. Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (minor order the qi decoction)
    b. Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and moutan decoction): This is the Answer
    c. Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang ( increase the fluids and order the qi decoction)
    d. Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (regulate the stomach and order the qi decoction)
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  1. Which of the following herbs is best to treat liver yang rising?
    a. Hu Po (Succinum)
    b. Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)
    c. Di Long (lumbricus)
    d. Tian Ma (Rhizome gastrodiae elatae)
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  1. Which of the following herbs is best to treat liver yang rising?
    a. Hu Po (Succinum)
    b. Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)
    c. Di Long (lumbricus)
    d. Tian Ma (Rhizome gastrodiae elatae): This is the Answer
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  1. Brian, a pilot for American Airlines, is a regular patient who comes in once a week for low back pain and weakness. He was recently prescribed Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (kidney qi pill form the golden cabinet), but it did not relieve the pain. Which of the following formulas would you prescribe for this patient?
    a. Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang (notopterygium decoction to overcome dampness)
    b. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (angelica pubescens and sangjisheng decoction)
    c. Liu We Di Huang Wan (six ingredient pill with rehmannia)
    d. Zuo Gui Yin (restore the left kidney decoction)
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  1. Brian, a pilot for American Airlines, is a regular patient who comes in once a week for low back pain and weakness. He was recently prescribed Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (kidney qi pill form the golden cabinet), but it did not relieve the pain. Which of the following formulas would you prescribe for this patient?
    a. Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang (notopterygium decoction to overcome dampness)
    b. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (angelica pubescens and sangjisheng decoction) – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 207. Wind-cold-damp causing chronic Bi Syndrome with Liver/kidney deficiency and Qi/blood deficiency
    c. Liu We Di Huang Wan (six ingredient pill with rehmannia)
    d. Zuo Gui Yin (restore the left kidney decoction)
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  1. In which of the following conditions is Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmannia glutinosae) substituted for Shu Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae conquitae) in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (six ingredient pill with rehmannia)?
    a. severe depletion of fluids with heat signs
    b. optic neuritis or optic nerve atrophy
    c. childhood nutritional impairment
    d. wasting and thirsting disorder
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  1. In which of the following conditions is Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmannia glutinosae) substituted for Shu Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae conquitae) in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (six ingredient pill with rehmannia)?
    a. severe depletion of fluids with heat signs – Chinese Formulas & Strategies, P.263 – This is because Sheng Di is Cooling and Shu Di is Warming
    b. optic neuritis or optic nerve atrophy
    c. childhood nutritional impairment
    d. wasting and thirsting disorder
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  1. Alex, the painting estimator, is suffering from coughing with yellow, viscous sputum that is difficult to expectorate. He has a feeling of fullness in the chest and nausea. His tongue is red with a greasy, yellow coating, and the pulse is slippery and rapid. Which of the following is most appropriate for his case?
    a. Ding Xian Wan ( arrest seizures pill)
    b. Wen Dan Tang (warm the gallbladder decoction)
    Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (clear the qi and transform phlegm pill) – Clear heat, eliminate phlegm, redirects rebellious LU Qi - used to treat the internal clumping of phlegm-heat in the body. Main Formula that is used in treating Bronchitis and Pneumonia. This is the classic Phlegm, Heat, Cough Formula – it is a modification of Er Chen Tang
    a. Source: Investigations of
    b. Xiao Lou Wan (reduce scrofula pill)
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  1. Alex, the painting estimator, is suffering from coughing with yellow, viscous sputum that is difficult to expectorate. He has a feeling of fullness in the chest and nausea. His tongue is red with a greasy, yellow coating, and the pulse is slippery and rapid. Which of the following is most appropriate for his case?
    a. Ding Xian Wan ( arrest seizures pill)
    b. Wen Dan Tang (warm the gallbladder decoction)
    Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (clear the qi and transform phlegm pill) – Clear heat, eliminate phlegm, redirects rebellious LU Qi - used to treat the internal clumping of phlegm-heat in the body. Main Formula that is used in treating Bronchitis and Pneumonia. This is the classic Phlegm, Heat, Cough Formula – it is a modification of Er Chen Tang
    a. Source: Investigations of
    b. Xiao Lou Wan (reduce scrofula pill)
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  1. Which of the following formulas is most appropriate for a patient who gets frequent colds with spontaneous sweating?
    a. Cong Chi Tang (scallion and prepared soybean decoction)
    b. Gui Zhi Tang (cinnamon twig decoction)
    c. Mu Li San (oyster shell powder)
    d. Yu Ping Feng San (jade windscreen powder)
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  1. Which of the following formulas is most appropriate for a patient who gets frequent colds with spontaneous sweating?
    a. Cong Chi Tang (scallion and prepared soybean decoction)
    b. Gui Zhi Tang (cinnamon twig decoction)
    c. Mu Li San (oyster shell powder)
    d. Yu Ping Feng San (jade windscreen powder)- Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 352: Indications; Aversion to drafts, spontaneous sweating, recurrent colds, a shiny, pale complexion, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a floating, deficient, and soft pulse.
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  1. Shen Ling Bai Zhu San ( ginseng, poria and atractylodes marcocephala powder) contains which of the following formulas?
    a. Si Wu Tang ( four substance decoction)
    b. Sheng Mai San (generate the pulse powder)
    c. Si Jun Zi Tang ( four gentleman decoction)
    d. Xiao Yao San (rambling powder)
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  1. Shen Ling Bai Zhu San ( ginseng, poria and atractylodes marcocephala powder) contains which of the following formulas?
    a. Si Wu Tang ( four substance decoction)
    b. Sheng Mai San (generate the pulse powder)
    c. Si Jun Zi Tang ( four gentleman decoction) – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 239. It contains Si Jun Zi Tang + Shan Yao, Bai Bian Dou, Lian Zi, Yi Yi Ren, Sha Ren, Jie Geng
    d. Xiao Yao San (rambling powder)
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  1. Which of the following formulas has an indication of constipation due to Kidney Yang and Qi deficiency?
    a. Ji Chuan Jian (benefit the rover flow decoction)
    b. Da Cheng Qi Tang (major order the qi decoction)
    c. Ma Zi Ren Wan (hemp seed pill)
    d. Run Chang Wan (moisten the intestines pill)
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  1. Which of the following formulas has an indication of constipation due to Kidney Yang and Qi deficiency?
    a. Ji Chuan Jian (benefit the rover flow decoction) –. For KD yang and qi deficiency with blood and fluid deficiency. -This formula WARMS the Kidneys
    b. Da Cheng Qi Tang (major order the qi decoction)
    c. Ma Zi Ren Wan (hemp seed pill)
    d. Run Chang Wan (moisten the intestines pill)
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  1. All of the following herbs are the ingredients of Suo Quan Wan shut the sluice pill) except?
    a. Wu Yao (radix linderae)
    b. Yi Zhi Ren (fuctus alpiniae)
    c. Shan Yao (radix dioscorae)
    d. Gan Cao (radix glycirrhizae)
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  1. All of the following herbs are the ingredients of Suo Quan Wan shut the sluice pill) except?
    a. Wu Yao (radix linderae)
    b. Yi Zhi Ren (fuctus alpiniae)
    c. Shan Yao (radix dioscorae)
    d. Gan Cao (radix glycirrhizae): This is the Answer
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  1. What is the proper way to decoct Mu Xiang (radix aucklandiae lappae)?
    a. decoct separately
    b. add near the end
    c. decoct in gauze
    d. take with the strained decoction
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  1. What is the proper way to decoct Mu Xiang (radix aucklandiae lappae)?
    a. decoct separately
    b. add near the end – add at the last 5 minutes
    c. decoct in gauze
    d. take with the strained decoction
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  1. Which of the following formulas can treat watery diarrhea?
    a. Li Zhong Wan (regulate the middle pill)
    b. Tao Hua Tang (peach blossom decoction)
    c. Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Tang (kudzu coptis and scutellaria decoction)
    d. Sheng Ling Bai Zhu San (ginseng, poria, and atractylodes marcocephala powder)
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  1. Which of the following formulas can treat watery diarrhea?
    a. Li Zhong Wan (regulate the middle pill) –warms the middle burner and strengthens the SP/ST - used to treat a number of different patterns, the most important of which is middle burner cold from deficiency, also known as middle burner yang deficiency, characterized by diarrhea with watery stools, nausea and vomiting, no particular thirst, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a submerged, thin pulse.
    b. Tao Hua Tang (peach blossom decoction)
    c. Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Tang (kudzu coptis and scutellaria decoction)
    d. Sheng Ling Bai Zhu San (ginseng, poria, and atractylodes marcocephala powder)
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  1. What are the actions of Jin Ling Zi San (Melia Powder)?
    a. warms the middle and dispels cold, activates the Qi
    b. soothes the Liver and clears heat, activates the Qi
    c. dispels cold, unblock the channels, invigorates the Blood
    d. activates both Qi and Blood
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  1. What are the actions of Jin Ling Zi San (Melia Powder)?
    a. warms the middle and dispels cold, activates the Qi
    b. soothes the Liver and clears heat, activates the Qi – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 295. Jin Ling Zi = Chuan Lian Zi –breaks up LV Qi stagnation, plus Yan Hu Suo for pain relieve. – Bensky: Spreads Liver Qi, drains heat, invigorates the blood, and alleviates pain
    c. dispels cold, unblock the channels, invigorates the Blood
    d. activates both Qi and Blood
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  1. The following symptoms are all cautions for Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (minor strengthen the middle decoction) EXCEPT __________.
    a. nausea and vomiting
    b. abdominal distension and bloating
    c. abdominal pain caused by parasites
    d. pregnant women
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  1. The following symptoms are all cautions for Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (minor strengthen the middle decoction) EXCEPT __________.
    a. nausea and vomiting
    b. abdominal distension and bloating
    c. abdominal pain caused by parasites
    pregnant women – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 222 – Bensky: Contraindicated for heat from yin deficiency. It should not be used without modification in patients with vomiting or roundworms because these conditions are often aggravated by sweet substances. It must also be modified in cases with abdominal distention. This is a Warm the Interior Formula
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  1. Caylor, age 10, has nosebleeds with bright blood. Which is the best formula for him?
    a. Huang Tu Tang (yellow earth decoction)
    b. Shi Hui San (Ten-ingredient partially-charred powder)
    c. Xiao Ji Yin Zi (Cephalanoplos decoction)
    d. Fu Yuan Huao Xue Tang (revive health by invigorating the blood decoction)
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  1. Caylor, age 10, has nosebleeds with bright blood. Which is the best formula for him?
    a. Huang Tu Tang (yellow earth decoction)
    b. Shi Hui San (Ten-ingredient partially-charred powder) – Chinese Formulas & Strategies P. 336. Shi Hui San treats acute bleeding disorder form fire blazing in the middle and upper burners that injures the blood vessels, a form of reckless movement of hot blood which spills out of the channels. - used to treat middle and upper Jiao fire blazing causing reckless blood. Stop Bleeding Category
    c. Xiao Ji Yin Zi (Cephalanoplos decoction)
    d. Fu Yuan Huao Xue Tang (revive health by invigorating the blood decoction)
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  1. A 47 year old male patient came in with fever and chills without sweating. He also has a headache, stiff neck, generalized aches and pains, slight thirst, and a bitter taste in the mouth. His tongue coating is white, and the pulse is floating. Which of the formulas below should be chosen for this patient? -
    a. Ma Huang Tang
    b. Ge Gen Tang
    c. Xiang Su San
    d. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
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  1. A 47 year old male patient came in with fever and chills without sweating. He also has a headache, stiff neck, generalized aches and pains, slight thirst, and a bitter taste in the mouth. His tongue coating is white, and the pulse is floating. Which of the formulas below should be chosen for this patient? -
    a. Ma Huang Tang
    b. Ge Gen Tang
    c. Xiang Su San
    d. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang – Chinese Formulas & Strategies, P.40. combines warm and cold herbs to dispel wind-cold-damp but concurrently clear internal heat. Bensky: Fever and chills (chills predominant) without sweating, headache, stiff neck, generalized aches and pain, slight thirst, a bitter taste in the mouth. Tongue: White coating. Pulse: Floating
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  1. What is the dosage of Sha Ren?
    a. 3-9g
    b. 6-12g
    c. 1.5-6g
    d. 1-3g
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  1. What is the dosage of Sha Ren?
    a. 3-9g
    b. 6-12g
    c. 1.5-6g Materia Medica. P.219, Handbook of OM P.345 – Bensky says 3-6g
    d. 1-3g