TCM and Cancer Flashcards
What was the primary population studied in the chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) acupuncture trial?
A) Men over 18 with cardiovascular disease
B) Women over 18 with breast or gynecological cancer undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy
C) Patients under 18 with neurological disorders
D) Adults over 50 with diabetes
Correct Answer: B) Women over 18 with breast or gynecological cancer undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy
A is incorrect: The study did not focus on men with cardiovascular disease.
C is incorrect: Patients under 18 were not included in the study population.
D is incorrect: While adults over 50 might be included, the study wasn’t limited to this age group or to diabetes.
Which acupoints were commonly used in the CIPN study (Subgroup A)?
A) Lr 3, Lr 8, Sp 4, St 36
B) UB 23, Kd 6, St 44, GB 25
C) LI 10, Lr 2, Ht 8, St 44
D) Pc 6, Kd 1, LI 2, Lr 14
Correct Answer: A) Lr 3, Lr 8, Sp 4, St 36
B is incorrect: These acupoints (e.g., UB 23, Kd 6) focus on supporting Kidney Qi and bone marrow rather than peripheral neuropathy.
C is incorrect: Lr 2 and St 44 are more commonly used to clear heat, not to address CIPN symptoms.
D is incorrect: Points like Pc 6 and Lr 14 focus on nausea and liver-related conditions.
What was a significant outcome for Group B (acupuncture plus manual therapies) at 6 weeks in the CIPN trial?
A) Increased FACT-Tax emotional well-being scores
B) No improvement in quality-of-life measures
C) Decrease in bone marrow suppression markers
D) Higher nausea and vomiting scores
Correct Answer: A) Increased FACT-Tax emotional well-being scores
B is incorrect: Quality of life measures improved in both intervention groups compared to controls.
C is incorrect: Bone marrow suppression was not directly addressed in this study.
D is incorrect: Nausea and vomiting were not the focus of this trial.
How does acupuncture benefit patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy?
A) Enhances CD3, CD4, and NK cell levels
B) Decreases fatigue without improving immune response
C) Increases Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) alone
D) Only addresses nausea but not tumor response
Correct Answer: A) Enhances CD3, CD4, and NK cell levels
B is incorrect: Acupuncture also improves immune response and not just fatigue.
C is incorrect: KPS improved alongside other measures but was not the sole benefit.
D is incorrect: Acupuncture benefits multiple symptoms beyond just nausea.
Which acupoint was most commonly used in studies addressing lung cancer symptoms?
A) ST 36
B) Pc 6
C) UB 17
D) GB 34
Correct Answer: A) ST 36
B is incorrect: Pc 6 is commonly used for nausea but was not the most frequently reported for lung cancer.
C is incorrect: UB 17 is used but was less frequently applied compared to ST 36.
D is incorrect: GB 34 is effective for musculoskeletal issues but not primary for lung cancer.
What was the intervention for women with breast cancer in the electroacupuncture (EA) study?
A) Moxibustion therapy at ST 36 and Pc 6 for 6 weeks
B) EA for 14 treatments over 12 weeks at points such as UB 15, GV 20, and SP 6
C) Herbal therapy combined with acupuncture for 10 sessions
D) Manual acupuncture with high-frequency stimulation
Correct Answer: B) EA for 14 treatments over 12 weeks at points such as UB 15, GV 20, and SP 6
A is incorrect: Moxibustion was not used in this study.
C is incorrect: No herbal therapy was included.
D is incorrect: Stimulation frequency was 2 Hz, not a general “high-frequency.”
What was the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on sleep and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with breast cancer?
A) No improvement in either HRQoL or sleep
B) Improvement in HRQoL but no significant change in sleep
C) Significant improvement in both HRQoL and sleep
D) HRQoL improved more than sleep quality
Correct Answer: C) Significant improvement in both HRQoL and sleep
A is incorrect: Improvements were observed for both HRQoL and sleep.
B is incorrect: Sleep quality improved alongside HRQoL.
D is incorrect: Both measures improved significantly without one dominating the other.
Which acupoint is frequently used for nausea and vomiting management in chemotherapy patients?
A) Pc 6
B) UB 23
C) GV 14
D) ST 44
Correct Answer: A) Pc 6
B is incorrect: UB 23 is used for Kidney-related issues, not nausea.
C is incorrect: GV 14 addresses heat and fever, not nausea.
D is incorrect: ST 44 is more for clearing heat in the Stomach, not nausea prevention.
Which herbal formula is most associated with addressing chemotherapy-induced nausea through liver Qi movement?
A) Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
B) Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
C) Qing Gu San
D) Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Correct Answer: A) Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
B is incorrect: Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang focuses on blood and Yin deficiency, not liver Qi stagnation.
C is incorrect: Qing Gu San clears heat for Yin deficiency with fever, not nausea.
D is incorrect: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is for Yin deficiency heat, not directly for nausea.
What is a key benefit of combining acupuncture or moxibustion with chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
A) Prevents all chemotherapy side effects
B) Enhances immune function and quality of life
C) Decreases tumor size in all patients
D) Replaces conventional chemotherapy
Correct Answer: B) Enhances immune function and quality of life
A is incorrect: Acupuncture cannot prevent all chemotherapy side effects.
C is incorrect: Tumor size reduction is not a guaranteed benefit.
D is incorrect: Acupuncture is complementary, not a replacement for chemotherapy.
