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NCCAOM Foundation PrepWhich meridian is connected to the root of the tongue and spreads underneath its
surface? - answer Spleen
Small, movable breast lumps with distinct edges that change their size with the
menstrual cycle usually indicate - answer Phlegm Qi Stagnation
If on palpating the lower abdomen it feels soft and flabby this can indicate - answer
Original Qi Deficiency
Both Tai Chi n Qigong have been shown to increase - answerbone density
A pregnant patient is on the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. She has had severe headaches
for the past two days. What should she do? - answergo to her doctor for an immediate
examination
A normal 3-month old infant will be - answercapable of raising the head and shoulders
The general application for ying-spring points includes all of the following EXCEPT -
answertreat diseases with voice changes
The shu-stream points of the yin channels are effective in treating zang disorders
because - answerthey are also yuan-source points
Which extra point is located at the apex of the ear when the ear is folded? - answerer
jian
If the area just below the xiphoid process feels full and is painful on pressure, it is often
caused by - answerBottled up emotions
Which moxa technique treats Tuberculosis? - answermoxibustion with garlic
The Six Extraordinary organs include all BUT - answerGenitals
The statement from the Simple Questions, "the lungs are like a Minister from whom
policies are issued," is in reference to the Lungs assistance of which organ -
answerHeart
Sadness and grief often accompany shallow or short breath because - answerThe
emotions have a constricting effect on the corporeal soul and therefore the lungs
, The five emotions can turn into Fire due to - answerStagnation of Qi
Joy when in excess can cause - answerHeart-Fire and Heart Empty-Heat
A patient has hypochondriac pain and distention, vomiting, nausea, yellowish
complexion, difficulty digesting fatty foods, dark and scanty urination, feverish
sensations, thirsty but does not desire drinks, and bitter taste. What pulse is expected? -
answerSlippery, Wiry, Rapid pulse
In a patient with chest pain which would prompt you to make an immediate emergency
referral? - answerChest pain longer than 4 minutes with sweating and feeling of dread
The pulse can be felt with a gentle touch of the fingers and, on further pressure to the
deep level, the pulse becomes forceless and soft. What treatment principle is
applicable? - answernourish the yin
A patient has backache and night sweating. What is the diagnosis? - answerKidney Yin
Deficiency
A patient has hypogastric pain, pain referring to genitals, cold hands and feet, and
deep-wiry-slow pulse. What is the treatment plan? - answerSedate the Liver, Disperse
Cold
The Heart channel connects with all of the following organs EXCEPT the -
answerKidneys
A 37 year-old woman has PMS. It started after she got depressed from giving birth. She
gets irritable and cries a lot. She has breast distention. The tongue is pale, thin and red
on the sides. The pulse is thin, wiry on the left middle position, and weak on the left front
position. Treatment - answerNourish Liver and Heart Blood, Smooth Liver Qi
Not being able to fall asleep, but sleeping well after falling asleep indicates -
answerDeficiency of Heart-Blood
A gradual onset headache in the nape of the neck is likely from - answerInterior Kidney
deficiency
___ is the latter heaven root (in blood's relationship to the organs) - answerspleen
The inner and outer canthus are associated with - answerHeart
Cyanosis of lips, cold limbs, hidden minute pulse are symptoms of - answerHT Yang
Collapse
Which 5 element correspondence between element and musical note is incorrect? -
answerWater/Mi
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