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1
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The Gall Bladder divergent channel passes through all of the following EXCEPT the

A

Bladder organ - does pass through the liver, gallbladder and heart organs

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A 23 year-old patient is prescribed the drug Lexapro (escitalopram). Which of the following TCM patterns is most applicable to the patient?

A

Phlegm Heat Harassing the Mind

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Which of the following is an accurate statement in regards to what is acceptable to have during hand washing?

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Which of the following is an accurate statement in regards to what is acceptable to have during hand washing?

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4
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All of the following are substances found in pancreatic juice EXCEPT
A. pepsin

B. trypsin

C. amylase

D. lipase

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pepsin

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5
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Glucose is stored in the liver as

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gycogen

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The pulses of men are different than those of women in that the pulses of men

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are stronger than the pulse of women and the left and front positions are strongest

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7
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Which of the following signs indicates invasion of the Stomach by the Liver in a woman with morning sickness?
A. Better after vomiting

B. Severe pain

C. Sour regurgitation

D. Worse in the morning

E. Sweet taste

A

Sour regurgitation

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8
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The branch of the lower orifice of the stomach descends inside the abdomen and joins the stomach meridian of the foot yang ming at which point?

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ST-30 (qichong)

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A patient has frequent and urgent urination which stops midstream, pale and turbid urine, and the hypogastrium feels heavy. What tongue is expected?

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White-greasy coating on root

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10
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When needling DU-14 (da zhui) how far is the spinal canal from the skin surface?

A

between 1.25 and 1.75 cun

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11
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According to TCM five-elements theory, if a patient had a strong pulse in the Gate position of the right wrist, which of the following points would you needle?

A

Sedation of ST-45

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A patient has abdominal fullness, feeling of heaviness, loose and foul smelling stools, low-grade fever, and greasy yellow tongue coating. What is the diagnosis?

A

Damp-Heat Invading Spleen

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13
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Which of the following is the difference between SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants)?

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SSRIs are a weak inhibitor of norepinephrine while TCAs are a strong inhibitor of norepinephrine

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14
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SSRIs are a weak inhibitor of norepinephrine while TCAs are a strong inhibitor of norepinephrine

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serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine

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15
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Which points do the Yang Qiao Mai and Yang Wei Mai have in common?

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SI-10 (nao shu), GB-20 (feng chi)

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16
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Which of the following meridians is connected to the root of the tongue and spreads underneath its surface?

A

spleen meridian

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17
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Which primary meridian has the most branches?

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Stomach meridian

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18
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Which of the following points is most frequently used to treat uterine bleeding?

A

SP-1 (yin bai)

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19
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Which statement is TRUE?

A. ST-1 (cheng qi) is located above the eyeball

B. SP-11 (ji men) is located above the aorta

C. ST-16 (ying chuang) is located below the liver

D. REN-15 (jiu wei) is located below xyphoid process

A

REN-15 (jiu wei) is located below xyphoid process

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20
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Which extra point tonifies the kidneys and promotes urination, activates qi and blood and alleviates pain?’

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this point is located on the midline of the lower back, in a depression below the spinous process of L5

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21
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Which extra point transforms phlegm and dissipates swelling?

A. this point is located 0.5 to 1.0 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of C7

B. this point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T8

C. this point is located on the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna

D. this point is located on the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, between the anterior axillary crease and the depression that lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle

A

this point is located on the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna

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22
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Which extra point clears heat and dissipates swelling, benefits the eyes and throat?

A. this point is located at the apex of the ear when the ear is folded

B. this point is located 1 cun lateral to the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove

C. this point is located 0.5 to 1.0 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of C7

D. this point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T8

A

A. this point is located at the apex of the ear when the ear is folded

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23
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The Bladder divergent channel connects with all of the following organs EXCEPT the

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Small intestine, connects with the heart, bladder and kidney

24
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A patient has abnormal uterine bleeding which is continuous and scanty, light red and thin blood, lassitude, and shortness of breath, and poor appetite. The tongue is pale. The pulse is thin and weak. What is the pattern?

A

Deficient Qi

25
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Which point Clears the Heart and transforms phlegm; Regulates qi and alleviates pain?

A

KI-9 (zhubin)

26
Q

Which point Regulates the lower jiao and facilitates urination and defecation; Regulates menstruation and stops leucorrhea; and Benefits the lumbar region and legs?

A

BL-32 (ciliao)

27
Q

Which point Clears heat from the Lung and Heart; Calms the spirit; and Pacifies wind?

A

DU-12 (shenzhu)

28
Q

A patient has the following thyroid function test results: High TSH, Low or Normal T4, Normal T3. This can indicate

A

hypothyroidism

29
Q

The incubation period for Hepatitis B is

A

7 to 26 weeks

30
Q

For the first Bladder line, the needling caution from BL-12 (fengmen) all the way to which bladder point carries the risk of pneumothorax with perpendicular or oblique needling away from the spine?

A

BL-21 (weishu)

31
Q

In the Taoist Qigong practice of Microcosmic Orbit, the circulation of light involves which channels?

A

Ren Mai and Du Mai

32
Q

T’ai Chi Ch’uan is translated as

A

Supreme Ultimate Boxing

33
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The term Qigong or Chi Kung can be translated as

A

Energy Practice

34
Q

What is the needling caution for SI-8 (xiaohai)?

A

the ulnar nerve lies deep to this point

35
Q

What lies below BL-40 (weizhong) and should be avoided when needling?

A

the tibial nerve and the popliteal artery and vein

36
Q

The Liver channel connects with the Liver and Gall Bladder zangfu as well as the

A

Lung and Stomach

37
Q

Which of the following points can be used for morning sickness during the 2nd month of pregnancy?

A

REN-12 (zhong wan)

38
Q

Corticosteroids act by

A

suppressing the inflammatory response

39
Q

The cough center in the brain is in the

A

Medulla

40
Q

Numb fingers and toes, cold fingers and toes, pale color beneath the nails, fatigue, and dizziness indicate

A

Blood Deficiency

41
Q

Which of the following techniques is best for treating neurodermatitis?

A

Plum blossom

42
Q

The most widely performed bloodletting technique is

A

Spot pricking

43
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A patient has amenorrhea with delayed menstrual cycle and gradual decrease of menses, poor appetite, loose stools, dizziness, and sallow complexion. The tongue is pale with little coating. The pulse is weak. What is the pattern?

A

Deficient Blood

44
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You are testing the patellar reflex. You give it a grade of 2. This indicates

A

a normal reflex

45
Q

A 40 year-old patient is prescribed the drug Tapazole (methimazole) . Which of the following TCM patterns is most applicable to the patient?

A

Liver Fire Blazing with Phlegm-Heat

46
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A patient with hyperthyroidism will tend to have

A

fine hair

47
Q

Deep needling of ST-20 (chengman) may

A

penetrate an enlarged liver

48
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A patient has edema which first started on the feet and then spread over the whole body, sallow complexion, and weak back. The tongue is pale with thin white coating. The pulse is deep and thin. What is the prescription?

A

BL-20 (pi shu), REN-9 (shui fen), KI-7 (fu liu) ST-36 (zu san li), BL-23 (shen shu)

49
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In selecting points above to treat below, which point treats leg numbness?

A

DU-16 (fengfu)

50
Q

What is the incubation period of Hepatitis B?

A

7 weeks to 6 months

51
Q

Which of the following can lead to elevated levels of homocysteine when deficient?

A

Folic acid

52
Q

In applying Gua Sha to the sternum, in which direction should it be applied?

A

top down to the xyphoid process

53
Q

The asthma ear acupuncture point is located on the

A

Apex of antitragus

54
Q

Which of the following is the NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) treatment protocol?

A

Lung 2, Shen Men, Liver, Kidney, Autonomic Point

55
Q

Which point Regulates the lower jiao and facilitates urination and defecation; Regulates menstruation and stops leucorrhea; and Benefits the lumbar region and legs?

A

BL-34 (xialiao)

56
Q

Which point Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen and Regulates the middle and lower jiao?

A

LIV-13 (zhangmen)

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