ACC Clinical Treatment Protocols 3

Question 1

In treating cervicogenic headache with acupuncture, which Extraordinary Vessel is most relevant because it traverses the occiput and cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Answer

The Du Mai runs along the posterior spine and over the vertex, making it the primary extraordinary vessel for cervicogenic and posterior headaches.

Question 2

Which acupuncture protocol is considered most evidence-based for chemotherapy-induced nausea in integrative oncology settings?

Accepted Answer

Needling PC 6 (Neiguan) with or without ST 36

Answer

PC 6 has the strongest clinical evidence for anti-emetic effects and is the standard point in oncology acupuncture protocols for nausea.

Question 3

When using the Balance Method (Dr. Tan's approach) for right wrist pain, which contralateral mirror area would be treated?

Accepted Answer

Left ankle

Answer

The Balance Method treats the contralateral mirror—right wrist pain is treated at the left ankle (wrist mirrors ankle in the imaging system).

Question 4

A patient with fibromyalgia tender points at the lateral epicondyle benefits most from which needling technique to reduce local myofascial pain?

Accepted Answer

Dry needling trigger point technique into the extensor digitorum

Answer

Dry needling the trigger point within the extensor digitorum muscle directly targets the taut band responsible for lateral epicondyle tenderness.

Question 5

For insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep with excessive thinking, which combination reflects the TCM pattern of Heart-Spleen deficiency?

Accepted Answer

HT 7, SP 6, PC 6, BL 15, BL 20

Answer

HT 7 calms the Heart shen, SP 6 strengthens Spleen and nourishes Blood, PC 6 settles the mind, and back-shu points BL 15 and BL 20 tonify Heart and Spleen directly.

(ACC) Acupuncture Certification for Chiropractors Practice Test

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ACC Clinical Treatment Protocols 3