NMT 150: Acupuncture Treatment Plans in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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What is the primary function of the 'Descends' Qi circulation action?

To direct Qi and Blood to a specific area
To remove excess heat from the body
To increase movement in an area
To force Qi down and prevent it from ascending (correct)

What is the purpose of the 'Subdues' Qi circulation action?

To prevent Qi from ascending (correct)
To remove excess heat from the body
To increase movement in an area
To direct Qi and Blood to a specific area

What is the primary function of the 'Opens' Qi circulation action?

To increase movement in an area and direct Qi and Blood (correct)
To remove excess heat from the body
To force Qi down and prevent it from ascending
To direct Qi and Blood to a specific area

What is the factor that determines the choice of emunctory in the 'Clears' Qi circulation action?

The function of the organ or channel (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of treating symptoms rather than the root cause of a condition?

Symptomatic relief (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Tonifies' in POINT ACTIONS?

To increase or build (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'Nourishes' and 'Harmonizes' in POINT ACTIONS?

Nourishes is used for conditions far away from optimal levels, while Harmonizes is used for conditions close to optimal levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to discuss patient expectations with them?

To ensure they understand how long to expect before they feel changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Regulates' in POINT ACTIONS?

To bring movements into balance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an acupuncture treatment plan?

To treat the underlying dysfunction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the TCM action term for nourishing or supplying a deficient organ or substance?

Tonifies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of points based on their function in a treatment plan?

Various point classifications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment principle based on the signs and symptoms of productive cough, chest pain, and nasal congestion?

Relieves coughing, resolves phlegm, opens the chest, and opens the nose (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment principle based on the dysfunction of cough (descending function of Lung)?

Descends Lung Qi (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the classification of a diagnosis that includes multiple organ dysfunctions?

Multiple organ diagnosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the Lung 10 A point?

It benefits the throat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Source Points?

They are beneficial for a transition area between yin and yang (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Influential Points?

They carry communication from the essence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Command Points?

They send Qi or blood to a specific area (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Back Shu and Outer Back Shu points?

Back Shu points are used for physical concerns, while Outer Back Shu points are used for emotional/spiritual concerns (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Front Mu points?

They are very quick in action and are used to reduce excesses (A) Signup and view all the answers