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For which condition is Bai Hua She especially indicated?
A. Chronic fatigue from Qi deficiency
B. Wind-damp painful obstruction with spasms or convulsions
C. Spleen cold diarrhea
D. Yin-deficiency night sweats
A. Chronic fatigue from Qi deficiency
B. Wind-damp painful obstruction with spasms or convulsions
C. Spleen cold diarrhea
D. Yin-deficiency night sweats
June 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
For which condition is Bai Hua She especially indicated?
A. Chronic fatigue from Qi deficiency
B. Wind-damp painful obstruction with spasms or convulsions
C. Spleen cold diarrhea
D. Yin-deficiency night sweats
A. Chronic fatigue from Qi deficiency
B. Wind-damp painful obstruction with spasms or convulsions
C. Spleen cold diarrhea
D. Yin-deficiency night sweats
Which combination of points would best treat a patient with Wind-Heat invasion and sore throat?
A. LU 7 + SP 6
B. LU 7 + LI 4
C. LU 9 + KD 3
D. LU 7 + PC 6
A. LU 7 + SP 6
B. LU 7 + LI 4
C. LU 9 + KD 3
D. LU 7 + PC 6
June 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Which combination of points would best treat a patient with Wind-Heat invasion and sore throat?
A. LU 7 + SP 6
B. LU 7 + LI 4
C. LU 9 + KD 3
D. LU 7 + PC 6
A. LU 7 + SP 6
B. LU 7 + LI 4
C. LU 9 + KD 3
D. LU 7 + PC 6
Sheng Ma is especially indicated in which rash-related condition?
June 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Sheng Ma is especially indicated in which rash-related condition?
Ju Hua is commonly combined with which herb to treat red, painful eyes due to Wind-Heat?
A. Huang Lian
B. Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf)
C. Sheng Ma
D. Shi Gao
A. Huang Lian
B. Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf)
C. Sheng Ma
D. Shi Gao
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Ju Hua is commonly combined with which herb to treat red, painful eyes due to Wind-Heat?
A. Huang Lian
B. Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf)
C. Sheng Ma
D. Shi Gao
A. Huang Lian
B. Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf)
C. Sheng Ma
D. Shi Gao
Why is Bo He not recommended for breastfeeding mothers?
A. Causes nausea
B. Warms the Uterus
C. Can inhibit lactation
D. Lowers Blood pressure
A. Causes nausea
B. Warms the Uterus
C. Can inhibit lactation
D. Lowers Blood pressure
May 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Why is Bo He not recommended for breastfeeding mothers?
A. Causes nausea
B. Warms the Uterus
C. Can inhibit lactation
D. Lowers Blood pressure
A. Causes nausea
B. Warms the Uterus
C. Can inhibit lactation
D. Lowers Blood pressure
Which of the following is not a primary function of Bai Xian Pi?
A. Clear damp-heat
B. Alleviate itching
C. Expel wind
D. Tonify Qi
A. Clear damp-heat
B. Alleviate itching
C. Expel wind
D. Tonify Qi
May 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Which of the following is not a primary function of Bai Xian Pi?
A. Clear damp-heat
B. Alleviate itching
C. Expel wind
D. Tonify Qi
A. Clear damp-heat
B. Alleviate itching
C. Expel wind
D. Tonify Qi
Why is Zhen Zhu contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. It’s too moistening
B. It’s cold and heavy, which can disturb fetal Qi
C. It promotes sweating
D. It increases downward flow of Qi
A. It’s too moistening
B. It’s cold and heavy, which can disturb fetal Qi
C. It promotes sweating
D. It increases downward flow of Qi
May 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Why is Zhen Zhu contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. It’s too moistening
B. It’s cold and heavy, which can disturb fetal Qi
C. It promotes sweating
D. It increases downward flow of Qi
A. It’s too moistening
B. It’s cold and heavy, which can disturb fetal Qi
C. It promotes sweating
D. It increases downward flow of Qi
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May 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Let’s break down a classic pattern every TCM student should know!
Let’s break down a classic pattern every TCM student should know!
In what type of condition is Long Gu contraindicated or used with caution?
A. Yin Deficiency with Heat
B. Liver Fire Blazing
C. Damp-Heat or external excess conditions
D. Cold-Damp in the lower jiao
A. Yin Deficiency with Heat
B. Liver Fire Blazing
C. Damp-Heat or external excess conditions
D. Cold-Damp in the lower jiao
May 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In what type of condition is Long Gu contraindicated or used with caution?
A. Yin Deficiency with Heat
B. Liver Fire Blazing
C. Damp-Heat or external excess conditions
D. Cold-Damp in the lower jiao
A. Yin Deficiency with Heat
B. Liver Fire Blazing
C. Damp-Heat or external excess conditions
D. Cold-Damp in the lower jiao
In cases of wind-cold with dampness, which dual function of Huo Xiang is especially useful?
A. Nourishing Yin and generating fluids
B. Cooling Blood and draining fire
C. Releasing the exterior and transforming dampness
D. Anchoring Yang and calming shen
A. Nourishing Yin and generating fluids
B. Cooling Blood and draining fire
C. Releasing the exterior and transforming dampness
D. Anchoring Yang and calming shen
May 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
In cases of wind-cold with dampness, which dual function of Huo Xiang is especially useful?
A. Nourishing Yin and generating fluids
B. Cooling Blood and draining fire
C. Releasing the exterior and transforming dampness
D. Anchoring Yang and calming shen
A. Nourishing Yin and generating fluids
B. Cooling Blood and draining fire
C. Releasing the exterior and transforming dampness
D. Anchoring Yang and calming shen
Why is Cao Guo contraindicated in patients with Yin Deficiency?
A. It contains cooling oils
B. It causes blood stasis
C. Its warm, drying nature can worsen fluid and Yin depletion
D. It anchors Yang excessively
A. It contains cooling oils
B. It causes blood stasis
C. Its warm, drying nature can worsen fluid and Yin depletion
D. It anchors Yang excessively
May 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Why is Cao Guo contraindicated in patients with Yin Deficiency?
A. It contains cooling oils
B. It causes blood stasis
C. Its warm, drying nature can worsen fluid and Yin depletion
D. It anchors Yang excessively
A. It contains cooling oils
B. It causes blood stasis
C. Its warm, drying nature can worsen fluid and Yin depletion
D. It anchors Yang excessively
Which caution is relevant when prescribing Shi Chang Pu?
A. Toxic in high doses
B. Only for children
C. Avoid in cases with Yin Deficiency and Heat Signs
D. Contraindicated in exterior wind-cold
A. Toxic in high doses
B. Only for children
C. Avoid in cases with Yin Deficiency and Heat Signs
D. Contraindicated in exterior wind-cold
May 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Which caution is relevant when prescribing Shi Chang Pu?
A. Toxic in high doses
B. Only for children
C. Avoid in cases with Yin Deficiency and Heat Signs
D. Contraindicated in exterior wind-cold
A. Toxic in high doses
B. Only for children
C. Avoid in cases with Yin Deficiency and Heat Signs
D. Contraindicated in exterior wind-cold
In terms of energetic function, LU 2 helps to:
A. Tonify the Blood and calm Shen
B. Disperse Liver Qi
C. Regulate digestion and appetite
D. Clear fullness and stop cough by reducing Lung Qi stagnation
A. Tonify the Blood and calm Shen
B. Disperse Liver Qi
C. Regulate digestion and appetite
D. Clear fullness and stop cough by reducing Lung Qi stagnation
May 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
In terms of energetic function, LU 2 helps to:
A. Tonify the Blood and calm Shen
B. Disperse Liver Qi
C. Regulate digestion and appetite
D. Clear fullness and stop cough by reducing Lung Qi stagnation
A. Tonify the Blood and calm Shen
B. Disperse Liver Qi
C. Regulate digestion and appetite
D. Clear fullness and stop cough by reducing Lung Qi stagnation
Aneurysms are often asymptomatic until:
A. The patient begins exercising regularly
B. The blood vessel calcifies
C. The aneurysm ruptures or becomes large enough to compress nearby structures
D. White blood cells increase
A. The patient begins exercising regularly
B. The blood vessel calcifies
C. The aneurysm ruptures or becomes large enough to compress nearby structures
D. White blood cells increase
May 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Aneurysms are often asymptomatic until:
A. The patient begins exercising regularly
B. The blood vessel calcifies
C. The aneurysm ruptures or becomes large enough to compress nearby structures
D. White blood cells increase
A. The patient begins exercising regularly
B. The blood vessel calcifies
C. The aneurysm ruptures or becomes large enough to compress nearby structures
D. White blood cells increase
What is the best definition of an aneurysm?
A. A blood clot in a vein
B. A thickening of the heart wall
C. An abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel
D. A blockage of an artery
A. A blood clot in a vein
B. A thickening of the heart wall
C. An abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel
D. A blockage of an artery
April 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
What is the best definition of an aneurysm?
A. A blood clot in a vein
B. A thickening of the heart wall
C. An abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel
D. A blockage of an artery
A. A blood clot in a vein
B. A thickening of the heart wall
C. An abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel
D. A blockage of an artery
A patient presents with a sallow yellow complexion. What is the most likely TCM diagnosis?
A. Liver Fire
B. Stomach and Spleen Deficiency or Blood Deficiency
C. Heart Yin Deficiency
D. Qi Stagnation
A. Liver Fire
B. Stomach and Spleen Deficiency or Blood Deficiency
C. Heart Yin Deficiency
D. Qi Stagnation
April 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A patient presents with a sallow yellow complexion. What is the most likely TCM diagnosis?
A. Liver Fire
B. Stomach and Spleen Deficiency or Blood Deficiency
C. Heart Yin Deficiency
D. Qi Stagnation
A. Liver Fire
B. Stomach and Spleen Deficiency or Blood Deficiency
C. Heart Yin Deficiency
D. Qi Stagnation
The name Zhōng Fǔ (中府) literally conveys which classical idea?
A. “Middle Palace / Central Government” where orders are issued
B. “Heavenly Pool” where fluids collect
C. “Supreme Abyss” that stores Essence
D. “Jade Gate” controlling defensive Qi
A. “Middle Palace / Central Government” where orders are issued
B. “Heavenly Pool” where fluids collect
C. “Supreme Abyss” that stores Essence
D. “Jade Gate” controlling defensive Qi
April 22, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The name Zhōng Fǔ (中府) literally conveys which classical idea?
A. “Middle Palace / Central Government” where orders are issued
B. “Heavenly Pool” where fluids collect
C. “Supreme Abyss” that stores Essence
D. “Jade Gate” controlling defensive Qi
A. “Middle Palace / Central Government” where orders are issued
B. “Heavenly Pool” where fluids collect
C. “Supreme Abyss” that stores Essence
D. “Jade Gate” controlling defensive Qi
Niú Huáng is contraindicated in pregnancy primarily because it:
A. Strongly moves Blood and can endanger the fetus
B. Is intensely cold and downward‑directing, threatening fetal stability
C. Contains toxic minerals harmful to fetal kidney development
D. Dries fluids, risking amniotic deficiency
A. Strongly moves Blood and can endanger the fetus
B. Is intensely cold and downward‑directing, threatening fetal stability
C. Contains toxic minerals harmful to fetal kidney development
D. Dries fluids, risking amniotic deficiency
April 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Niú Huáng is contraindicated in pregnancy primarily because it:
A. Strongly moves Blood and can endanger the fetus
B. Is intensely cold and downward‑directing, threatening fetal stability
C. Contains toxic minerals harmful to fetal kidney development
D. Dries fluids, risking amniotic deficiency
A. Strongly moves Blood and can endanger the fetus
B. Is intensely cold and downward‑directing, threatening fetal stability
C. Contains toxic minerals harmful to fetal kidney development
D. Dries fluids, risking amniotic deficiency
Which function best matches the Lower Jiao’s comparison to a “ditch”?
A. Diffusing sweat to the exterior
B. Absorbing clear fluids to the Spleen
C. Excreting turbid fluids via the Bladder and Large Intestine
D. Storing Blood during rest
A. Diffusing sweat to the exterior
B. Absorbing clear fluids to the Spleen
C. Excreting turbid fluids via the Bladder and Large Intestine
D. Storing Blood during rest
April 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Which function best matches the Lower Jiao’s comparison to a “ditch”?
A. Diffusing sweat to the exterior
B. Absorbing clear fluids to the Spleen
C. Excreting turbid fluids via the Bladder and Large Intestine
D. Storing Blood during rest
A. Diffusing sweat to the exterior
B. Absorbing clear fluids to the Spleen
C. Excreting turbid fluids via the Bladder and Large Intestine
D. Storing Blood during rest
When Liver Qi becomes stagnant, what effect is most likely on the Gallbladder?
A. Overproduction of bile causing bitter taste
B. Impaired bile flow leading to hypochondriac distention and nausea
C. Increased decision‑making clarity
D. Excess sweating with yellow coloration
A. Overproduction of bile causing bitter taste
B. Impaired bile flow leading to hypochondriac distention and nausea
C. Increased decision‑making clarity
D. Excess sweating with yellow coloration
April 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
When Liver Qi becomes stagnant, what effect is most likely on the Gallbladder?
A. Overproduction of bile causing bitter taste
B. Impaired bile flow leading to hypochondriac distention and nausea
C. Increased decision‑making clarity
D. Excess sweating with yellow coloration
A. Overproduction of bile causing bitter taste
B. Impaired bile flow leading to hypochondriac distention and nausea
C. Increased decision‑making clarity
D. Excess sweating with yellow coloration
The San Jiao (Triple Burner) most directly helps the Bladder by:
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
April 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The San Jiao (Triple Burner) most directly helps the Bladder by:
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
How do Heart and Lung Qi support Bladder urination?
A. By heating the lower burner
B. Their downward movement of Qi facilitates the descent of fluids toward the Bladder for excretion.
C. By sending Wei Qi to the exterior
D. By transforming turbid fluids into sweat
A. By heating the lower burner
B. Their downward movement of Qi facilitates the descent of fluids toward the Bladder for excretion.
C. By sending Wei Qi to the exterior
D. By transforming turbid fluids into sweat
April 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
How do Heart and Lung Qi support Bladder urination?
A. By heating the lower burner
B. Their downward movement of Qi facilitates the descent of fluids toward the Bladder for excretion.
C. By sending Wei Qi to the exterior
D. By transforming turbid fluids into sweat
A. By heating the lower burner
B. Their downward movement of Qi facilitates the descent of fluids toward the Bladder for excretion.
C. By sending Wei Qi to the exterior
D. By transforming turbid fluids into sweat
The San Jiao (Triple Burner) most directly helps the Bladder by:
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
April 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The San Jiao (Triple Burner) most directly helps the Bladder by:
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
A. Dispersing Wei Qi to the muscles
B. Separating and transporting fluids so the Bladder receives only the portion to be excreted
C. Anchoring Kidney Yin to cool Bladder Heat
D. Raising clear Yang to the head
Thin, excessive drooling during or shortly after meals is most likely due to:
A. Stomach Fire scorching fluids
B. Kidney Yin overflowing to the mouth
C. Lung Heat steaming the jin‑ye outward
D. Weak Spleen and Stomach unable to transform and control thin saliva
A. Stomach Fire scorching fluids
B. Kidney Yin overflowing to the mouth
C. Lung Heat steaming the jin‑ye outward
D. Weak Spleen and Stomach unable to transform and control thin saliva
April 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thin, excessive drooling during or shortly after meals is most likely due to:
A. Stomach Fire scorching fluids
B. Kidney Yin overflowing to the mouth
C. Lung Heat steaming the jin‑ye outward
D. Weak Spleen and Stomach unable to transform and control thin saliva
A. Stomach Fire scorching fluids
B. Kidney Yin overflowing to the mouth
C. Lung Heat steaming the jin‑ye outward
D. Weak Spleen and Stomach unable to transform and control thin saliva