ACC ACC Point Combinations and Treatment Planning Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The combination of GB21 and PC6 for a patient with cervical pain and anxiety addresses:
- Neck tension and Qi stagnation in the chest (Correct answer)
- Neck tension and Blood deficiency
- Digestive issues and neck pain
- Insomnia and headache
Correct answer: Neck tension and Qi stagnation in the chest
GB21 releases tension in the neck and shoulder while PC6 calms the mind and regulates Qi stagnation in the chest.
Question 2: The Master-Coupled point combination LU7 + KD6 is most indicated for treating:
- Digestive disorders
- Throat and chest conditions with Yin deficiency (Correct answer)
- Liver Qi stagnation
- Exterior Wind-Cold invasion
Correct answer: Throat and chest conditions with Yin deficiency
LU7 opens the Ren Mai and KD6 opens the Yin Qiao Mai together, addressing throat, chest, and Yin deficiency conditions.
Question 3: For knee pain with swelling and heaviness (Damp-Bi), which local point combination is most appropriate?
- BL40 + SP9 + ST35 (Correct answer)
- GB34 + LR8 + KD10
- ST36 + SP6 + LR3
- BL60 + KD3 + SP4
Correct answer: BL40 + SP9 + ST35
BL40 (command point for the knee), SP9 (resolves Dampness), and ST35 (local Xi-Yan point) directly address Damp-Bi of the knee.
Question 4: Which approach best describes 'Root and Branch' treatment in acupuncture?
- Treating only the presenting pain complaint
- Treating the underlying pattern and symptomatic relief simultaneously (Correct answer)
- Using only distal points for all conditions
- Applying herbal medicine alongside acupuncture
Correct answer: Treating the underlying pattern and symptomatic relief simultaneously
Root (Ben) treatment addresses the underlying constitutional cause while Branch (Biao) treatment manages immediate symptoms.
Question 5: ST36 (Zusanli) is included in many treatment protocols primarily because it:
- Strongly moves Blood stasis in the lower abdomen
- Tonifies overall Qi and Blood and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen (Correct answer)
- Calms the mind and Heart
- Clears Heat and eliminates toxins
Correct answer: Tonifies overall Qi and Blood and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen
ST36 is the premier tonification point, strengthening post-heaven Qi, boosting immunity, and nourishing Qi and Blood system-wide.
Question 6: For headache, eye pain, and irritability from Liver Yang Rising, which combination is most appropriate?
- GV20 + GB20 + LR3 + KD3 (Correct answer)
- BL2 + GB14 + ST36
- LI4 + LI11 + GV14
- CV12 + ST25 + SP4
Correct answer: GV20 + GB20 + LR3 + KD3
GV20 and GB20 descend rising Yang, LR3 subdues Liver Yang, and KD3 nourishes Kidney Yin to anchor Yang at its root.
ACC ACC Point Combinations and Treatment Planning Questions and Answers 2
The combination of GB21 and PC6 for a patient with cervical pain and anxiety addresses: