Questions and Answers
Which needle direction will puncture the lung when needling HE-1 (jiquan)?
In Five Element pulse diagnosis, what is the Yang organ Inch position on the left side?
A patient has breast distention prior to menstruation, odorless vaginal discharge, depressed essence-spirit, and normal or light red menses. What would you expect the menstruation to be?
Which of the following has an INCORRECT correspondence between the part of the eye and associated organ?
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Which of the following has an INCORRECT correspondence in the diagnosis of eye disorders?
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In index finger diagnosis in children, the first joint is the:
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A patient has no appetite, hot sensations in the afternoon, dry stools, epigastric pain, desire to drink small sips, full feeling after eating, tongue without root, and floating-empty pulse on the right middle position. What is the Stomach zang-fu pattern?
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Study Notes
Needle Direction for HE-1 (Jiquan)
- Puncturing the lung occurs with medial insertion when needling HE-1.
Five Element Pulse Diagnosis
- The Yang organ Inch position on the left side corresponds to the Large Intestine.
Menstruation Symptoms and Expectations
- Breast distention before menstruation, odorless vaginal discharge, and depressed essence-spirit suggest indeterminate menstruation pattern.
Eye and Organ Correspondence
- Incorrect correspondence: The pupil is associated with the Kidneys, not the Heart.
Five Wheels Theory in Eye Diagnosis
- Incorrect correspondence: The Wind Wheel refers to the iris, not both canthi. The Blood Wheel is related to both canthi.
Index Finger Diagnosis in Children
- The first joint of the index finger is identified as the Wind Bar, crucial for diagnosing child health through visible veins.
Stomach Zang-Fu Pattern Recognition
- Symptoms such as no appetite, hot sensations, dry stools, and floating-empty pulse signify Stomach Yin Deficiency.
- Key symptoms include dry mouth with a desire to drink small sips and rootless tongue coating, indicating dryness due to fluid deficiency.
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Prepare for the Foundations Board Exam with these flashcards focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Test your knowledge on topics like needle techniques and pulse diagnosis to enhance your understanding and retention. Ideal for students and practitioners alike seeking to solidify their grasp of essential concepts.
