Acupuncture Mock Exam Medium
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A patient has distention and pain in the epigastric and hypochondriac areas, sour
regurgitation, belching, nausea, and irritability, tongue with red sides, pulse is
weak on the right and wiry on the left. What is the tx/pt prescription? -
ANSWER✔✔LV14, GB34, Ren 13, UB21, ST36
(Liver Invading the Stomach)
A patient has amenorrhea with delayed menstral 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 pt prescription? -
ANSWER✔✔Ren 4, UB18, UB20, UB23, SP6, ST36
(Deficient Qi and Blood)
A patient has insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, HA, bitter taste in the mouth, and
distending pain in the ribs. Pulse is wiry. Prescription? - ANSWER✔✔UB18,
UB19, GB12, HT7, SP6, anmian
(Upward Disturbance of Liver Fire)
A 21 year old recently married female requested treatment for a 2 day old episode
of aching and burning sensation when she urinated. She did not want to take
antibiotics bc they resulted in a yeast infection later. The patient also reported
having chills and feeling slightly feverish. During th interview she complained of
right flank pain and nausea. During the physical exam her teeth were chattering
from the chills. Her temperature was 102.5F. There was tenderness upon palpation
at the right costovertebral angle and mild suprapubic tenderness. What action
would you take with this patient? - ANSWER✔✔Send Directly to ED with family
or friend
(Kidney infection assumed)
,A patient has jaundice with a sallow color on the skin and eyes, loss of appetite,
weakness and no thirst. Tongue has a thick white coating. Pulse is deep and slow.
Prescription? - ANSWER✔✔SP9, UB18, UB19, ST36, DU9, UB20, UB48
(Yin Cold Damp Jaundice)
A 43 year old female has HAs as chief complaint. She has blurred vision,
dizziness, flushed face, bitter taste, and a string-taut and rapid pulse. She is
prescribed GB20, DU20, GB43, and LV2. She returns the following week and
reports the HAs have kept her up at night and she has gotten very little sleep. She
still complains of dizziness and blurry vision and feels lethargic. The head pain
improves with warmth and worsens with mental stress. The face is lusterless and
the pulse is weak and thready. Now what prescription do you choose? -
ANSWER✔✔UB18, UB20, UB23, DU20, Ren6, ST36
(Deficiency of Qi and Blood)
Which point does one need to avoid the dorsal artery? - ANSWER✔✔ST42
(needle perpendicularly)
What is the needling caution for the point located 3 cun lateral to the lower border
of the spinous process of T1? - ANSWER✔✔Deep perpendicular insertion risks
pneumothorax
(Pt is SI14- oblique medial insertion towards the spine)
A patient has nose bleeds with a dry mouth, reddish cheeks, and hot palms. The
tongue is red with little coating. Pulse is thin and fast. Prescription? -
ANSWER✔✔DU23, LI4, KD6, LI20
(Deficient Yin with Empty Fire)
, Which ear points have an anti-rheumatic effect? - ANSWER✔✔Adrenal,
Endocrine, Neurogate, and Hormone
a pregnant woman has prolonged labor, with malposition of the fetus with dull
paroxysmal pain, bleeding with light colored blood, and a pale complexion.
Tongue is pale, pulse is weak. Prescription? - ANSWER✔✔UB67, SP6, ST36
(Deficient Qi and Blood)
What point eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates pain, and calms the
spirit? - ANSWER✔✔GB12
What is the location of the Front Mu point of the Lung? - ANSWER✔✔Below the
acromial extremity of the clavicle, one cun directly below LU2. (LU1)
Which point regulates Qi and unbinds the chest, descends rebellion of the Lungs
and Stomach, benefits gathering Qi, and benefits the breasts and promotes
lactation? - ANSWER✔✔Ren17
Which Lower He Sea point is especially effective in the treatment of diarrhea and
dysenteric disorders whether due to deficiency, cold, dampness, or damp heat? -
ANSWER✔✔ST 37
What point is located .5 cun posterior from the point midway between the medial
malleolus and achilles tendon and in the depression anterior to the medial side of
the attachment of the Achilles tendon? - ANSWER✔✔KD4
What are the signs of a stroke? - ANSWER✔✔Inability to raise either arm or leg,
inability to say a complete sentence, inability to smile