Homeopathy Basic Homeopathy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A homeopathic 'repertory' is primarily used to:
- Find remedies matching a symptom (Correct answer)
- Store raw tinctures
- Mix dilutions
- Record patient billing
Correct answer: Find remedies matching a symptom
A repertory is an index of symptoms cross-referenced to the remedies known to address them.
Question 2: In homeopathy, the 'X' potency scale refers to dilutions of:
- 1:10 (decimal) (Correct answer)
- 1:100
- 1:1000
- 1:50000
Correct answer: 1:10 (decimal)
The X (or D) scale is decimal, meaning each step dilutes the substance 1 part in 10.
Question 3: What is 'Hering's Law of Cure' concerned with?
- Direction of healing (top-down, inside-out) (Correct answer)
- Correct dilution ratios
- Remedy shelf life
- Patient consent
Correct answer: Direction of healing (top-down, inside-out)
Hering's Law describes symptoms resolving from above downward, inside outward, and in reverse order of appearance.
Question 4: The single most indicated remedy chosen for a patient's overall state is called the:
- Constitutional remedy (Correct answer)
- Placebo
- Mother tincture
- Nosode
Correct answer: Constitutional remedy
A constitutional remedy matches a person's whole physical, mental, and emotional makeup.
Question 5: A homeopathic remedy prepared from a diseased tissue or disease product is called a:
- Nosode (Correct answer)
- Sarcode
- Tincture
- Isopathic salt
Correct answer: Nosode
Nosodes are prepared from disease products such as discharges or cultures.
Question 6: The undiluted alcohol-based extract used as the starting point for remedies is the:
- Mother tincture (Correct answer)
- Nosode
- Trituration powder
- Potency chord
Correct answer: Mother tincture
The mother tincture is the concentrated original extract from which dilutions are made.
Question 7: What is a temporary worsening of symptoms after taking a remedy often called?
- Homeopathic aggravation (Correct answer)
- Toxic reaction
- Anaphylaxis
- Rebound infection
Correct answer: Homeopathic aggravation
A homeopathic aggravation is a brief intensification of symptoms sometimes seen early in treatment.
Homeopathy Basic Homeopathy 3
A homeopathic 'repertory' is primarily used to: