AP Patient Assessment & Evaluation 3

Question 1

A patient has a malar flush, night sweats, and a floating-empty pulse. These signs collectively indicate:

Accepted Answer

Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat

Answer

Malar flush, night sweats, and a floating-empty pulse together are classic indicators of Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a wiry (string-taut) pulse?

Accepted Answer

Liver/Gallbladder disharmony or pain

Answer

A wiry pulse is classically associated with Liver and Gallbladder disharmony, as well as pain conditions.

Question 3

In four-examination (Si Zhen), which method involves observing the patient's physical appearance, complexion, and tongue?

Accepted Answer

Looking (Wang Zhen)

Answer

Wang Zhen (Looking/Observation) involves visual inspection of complexion, tongue, body shape, and other visible signs.

Question 4

A patient reports urinary frequency with clear, copious urine. Which pattern does this most likely reflect?

Accepted Answer

Kidney Yang Deficiency

Answer

Frequent, clear, copious urination is a key sign of Kidney Yang Deficiency, which fails to transform and retain fluids.

Question 5

Which body area is examined to assess the state of the Stomach and Spleen according to tongue diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Tongue center

Answer

The center of the tongue reflects the state of the Stomach and Spleen in TCM tongue diagnosis.

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