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TCM e-Learning - Wk1 Flashcards

1
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What is the basis of TCM theories

A

Yin and Yang

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2
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what are the 5 elements?

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fire, water, earth, metal, wood

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what are the 8 principles

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-yin/yang
- deficiency/excess
- interior/exterior
- cold/heat

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4
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the 8 principles are based on what?

A

patient symptoms and signs

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5
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Zang-fu is based on?

A

organ function or lack thereof

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6
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Hypo-functioning can lead to?

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deficiency or sub-optimal performance of an organ

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7
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Hyper-functioning can lead to?

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excess or sub-optimal performance of an organ

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8
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what is considered the best tool for detecting internal organ status?

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pulse palpation

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9
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what is a very good tool for assessing long-term/historical status of internal organs

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tongue inspection

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10
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what is more objective? tongue inspection or pulse palpation?

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tongue inspection

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11
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treatment principles are based on what?

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the working diagnosis

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12
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what is the treatment principles for Yin deficiency?

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Nourish yin

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13
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what is the treatment principles for Yang deficiency

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tonify yang

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14
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what is the treatment principles for excess heat

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clear heat

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15
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what is the treatment principles for excess cold

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dispel cold

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16
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what is the treatment principles for dampness

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dispel or resolve dampness

17
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what is the treatment principles for blood stagnation

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move or break blood

18
Q

what is a treatment options that causes changes to patient without adding or subtracting?

A

acupuncture

19
Q

what is moxibustion?

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for yang deficiency, excess cold, Qi and blood stagnation, dampness

20
Q

what does cupping do?

A

moves Qi, relieves pain and stagnation

21
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what does electroacupuncture do?

A

relieves pain and moves Qi

21
Q

what is ear acupuncture?

A

microsystem acupuncture where all areas of the body are presented

22
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what is scalp acupuncture?

A

microsystem acupuncture for neuroanatomical concerns

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