Traditional Chinese Medicine: Heart and Small Intestine Differential Diagnoses
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What is the function of the Pericardium in relation to the Heart?

  • It regulates the body's temperature.
  • It generates Original Qi.
  • It controls the circulation of Blood.
  • It protects the Heart from external pathogens. (correct)

    • What is the emotion associated with the Fire element?

  • Joy (correct)
  • Fear
  • Sorrow
  • Anger

    • What is the Pericardium channel connected to?

  • The Lungs and Large Intestine
  • The Liver and Gall Bladder (correct)
  • The Heart and Small Intestine
  • The Spleen and Stomach

    • What is the symptom of Pericardium Heat?

    <p>Fever at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Triple Warmer?

    <p>To mobilize Original Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of Pericardium Blood deficiency?

    <p>Emotional strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Pericardium pulse?

    <p>Thready and rapid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symptom of Phlegm-Fire harassing the Pericardium?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Pericardium Blood deficiency tongue presentation?

    <p>Pale and thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Pericardium in relation to the Mind?

    <p>To stimulate the Mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a tongue that is swollen and flabby?

    <p>Significant heat or Yin deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the liver in relation to blood?

    <p>Stores and regulates blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Liver Qi stagnation in the middle burner?

    <p>Blocked movement of Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the manifestation of the liver in the body?

    <p>Nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Gallbladder in relation to digestion?

    <p>Aids in the excretion of bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Liver Blood deficiency in relation to the eyes?

    <p>Blurred vision and myopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Liver in relation to the emotions?

    <p>Houses the Ethereal Soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a tongue that is peeled and coating-less?

    <p>Yin deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Gallbladder in relation to decision-making?

    <p>Works with Liver's control of planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Liver Qi stagnation in the sinews?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of locating the styloid process of the radius using the opposite hand?

    <p>To mark the spot for the middle finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of palpating the pulses?

    <p>Superficial, middle, deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a wiry pulse?

    <p>It has a distinct edge when rolling over it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probable diagnosis for a pulse that is scatterred and uneven?

    <p>Qi exhaustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment principle for Lung Qi deficiency?

    <p>Tonify Qi and tonify Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a typanic pulse?

    <p>It is large, hollow, and taut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probable diagnosis for a pulse that is hurried and abrupt?

    <p>Excess Heat syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to palpate the cun pulse?

    <p>At all three levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a confined pulse?

    <p>It is long and taut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of comparing the pulses of both hands?

    <p>To observe for pulses that stand out as being different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Tx in the context of point actions?

    <p>To treat the branch symptoms over the root diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the point action 'Tonifies' mean?

    <p>To increase or build Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point action is mainly used for heat-related conditions?

    <p>Clears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the point action 'Opens'?

    <p>To increase movement in an area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point action is used to treat external pathogens such as wind, heat, cold, dampness, and dryness?

    <p>Releases the exterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the point action 'Expels wind'?

    <p>To open the gates and allow wind to escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point action is used to treat emotional concerns such as depression, anxiety, and stress?

    <p>Calms the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the point action 'Removes obstruction'?

    <p>To treat obstructions of any time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of the point 'Lung 10'?

    <p>Benefits point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Back Shu' points?

    <p>To treat physical concerns and less emotional/spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is responsible for governing birth, growth, reproduction, and development?

    <p>Kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system is responsible for controlling the transformation and transportation of body fluids?

    <p>Kidney and Urinary Bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mental aspect associated with the Urinary Bladder?

    <p>Jealousy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system is responsible for mobilizing Original Qi and controlling transportation and penetration of Qi?

    <p>Triple Warmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is responsible for governing the transformation and transportation of Qi and blood?

    <p>Spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the manifestation of the Liver in the body?

    <p>Nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pain indicates that tonification is required?

    <p>dull or empty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the point action that matches the treatment principle of Lung Yin deficiency?

    <p>tonifies Lung, nourishes Yin, nourishes Lung Yin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point is a major class of points used for deficiency patterns?

    <p>Source point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the point action that matches the symptom of insomnia?

    <p>calms the mind, roots the ethereal soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point is used to clear Heart Fire?

    <p>Heart 8 - Spring point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of a balanced treatment in point selection?

    <p>to consider points from all over the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of dissipating masses?

    <p>To reduce the size and impact of the mass on meridian flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many connecting points are there throughout the body?

    <p>15 connecting points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the main meridian and the connecting channels?

    <p>The main meridian is deeper in the body, while the connecting channels are more superficial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a connecting point with a Source point?

    <p>It increases the effect of the Source point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of Back Shu points?

    <p>To treat chronic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the Back Shu points located?

    <p>On the back of the body, 3 cun lateral to the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Front Mu and Back Shu points?

    <p>Front Mu points are located on the anterior torso, while Back Shu points are located on the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can both Back Shu and Front Mu points be used together?

    <p>When the patient is in a position that allows access to both points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can tenderness in the area of a point indicate?

    <p>That the patient is experiencing a sharp or excess type pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using Front Mu points?

    <p>They are beneficial for treating intrinsic disorders of the organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

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