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Acupuncture for Pain Management Flashcards

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  1. In treating musculoskeletal pain, the 'Ah Shi' point technique refers to:

    Answer: Needling tender or reactive points regardless of meridian location

    Ah Shi points are tender, reactive spots that the patient identifies as painful and are needled regardless of whether they fall on a classical meridian.

  2. Which high-frequency electroacupuncture parameter (80-100 Hz) preferentially releases which neuropeptide?

    Answer: Dynorphin

    High-frequency (80-100 Hz) electroacupuncture preferentially stimulates release of dynorphin, which acts on kappa-opioid receptors.

  3. A patient presents with chronic pelvic pain. Which acupuncture points are most relevant for this presentation in TCM practice?

    Answer: CV 3, CV 4, SP 6, SP 9, BL 32

    CV 3, CV 4, SP 6, SP 9, and BL 32 regulate the lower Jiao, uterus, and pelvic organs, making them primary choices for chronic pelvic pain.

  4. When evaluating acupuncture treatment outcomes for pain, which validated tool is most commonly recommended?

    Answer: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) or Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

    The VAS and NRS are the most widely validated and used patient-reported outcome measures for quantifying pain intensity in acupuncture clinical studies.

  5. A 55-year-old patient with cancer-related pain is receiving chemotherapy. Which acupuncture consideration is most important?

    Answer: Check platelet count and avoid needling lymphedema-affected or compromised limbs

    In oncology patients, platelet count should be checked to assess bleeding risk, and needling should avoid lymphedema-affected limbs to prevent infection and lymphangitis.

  6. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'propagated sensation along the meridian' (PSM) in acupuncture pain research?

    Answer: The spread of needle sensation along the course of the meridian beyond the needle site

    PSM refers to the traveling sensation felt along the meridian pathway beyond the needle site and is considered a marker of strong therapeutic stimulus.

  7. In the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), acupuncture is most likely to benefit the patient by:

    Answer: Modulating sympathetic outflow, reducing neurogenic inflammation, and improving circulation

    Acupuncture can modulate sympathetic nervous system activity, reduce neurogenic inflammation, and improve microcirculation, making it a useful adjunct in CRPS management.