NAECB Treatment Protocols 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When treating a client with bilateral sinusitis using acupuncture, which local points are most commonly included in the protocol?
- LI 4 and LU 7
- ST 2, LI 20, and BL 2 (Correct answer)
- GB 20 and GV 16
- ST 36 and SP 6
Correct answer: ST 2, LI 20, and BL 2
ST 2, LI 20, and BL 2 are local facial points commonly used for sinusitis to clear nasal congestion and relieve sinus pressure.
Question 2: A client presents with insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep and excessive dreaming. Which pattern does this best represent?
- Heart Blood Deficiency (Correct answer)
- Liver Fire Blazing
- Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Spleen Qi Deficiency
Correct answer: Heart Blood Deficiency
Heart Blood Deficiency causes the mind (Shen) to lack nourishment, resulting in difficulty falling asleep and disturbing dreams.
Question 3: Which herbal formula is the classical base for treating Wind-Cold invasion with sweating and aversion to wind?
- Ma Huang Tang
- Gui Zhi Tang (Correct answer)
- Yin Qiao San
- Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Correct answer: Gui Zhi Tang
Gui Zhi Tang harmonizes Ying and Wei to treat Wind-Cold invasion presenting with spontaneous sweating and aversion to wind.
Question 4: For a patient with Liver Qi Stagnation causing irregular menstruation, which acupuncture point combination is most appropriate?
- SP 6, ST 36, and BL 20
- LV 3, PC 6, and SP 8 (Correct answer)
- KD 3, BL 23, and GV 4
- CV 4, BL 17, and SP 10
Correct answer: LV 3, PC 6, and SP 8
LV 3 moves Liver Qi, PC 6 regulates Qi and calms the Shen, and SP 8 is the Xi-Cleft point of Spleen used for acute gynecological disorders.
Question 5: In treating acute lower back pain due to Qi and Blood Stagnation, which approach is most appropriate?
- Moxa on BL 23 and GV 4 to tonify Kidney Yang
- Needling BL 40 and GV 26 with strong stimulation to move stagnation (Correct answer)
- Gentle tonification of SP 6 and ST 36 to build Blood
- Needling KD 3 and BL 52 to nourish Kidney Yin
Correct answer: Needling BL 40 and GV 26 with strong stimulation to move stagnation
BL 40 is the command point for the back, and GV 26 can be used for acute pain relief; strong stimulation moves Qi and Blood stagnation.
Question 6: Which dietary recommendation aligns with TCM treatment principles for a client with Dampness and Phlegm?
- Increase raw vegetables, cold smoothies, and dairy products
- Emphasize warm, cooked foods and reduce greasy, sweet, and cold foods (Correct answer)
- Consume large amounts of fruit juice and cooling foods
- Eat frequent small meals of refined grains and simple sugars
Correct answer: Emphasize warm, cooked foods and reduce greasy, sweet, and cold foods
Warm, cooked foods support Spleen function, while greasy, sweet, and cold foods generate Dampness and Phlegm.
Question 7: A practitioner uses the Eight Principles to diagnose a condition. The client has a rapid pulse, fever, red face, and thirst with desire for cold drinks. What is the pattern?
- Interior Cold
- Exterior Heat
- Interior Heat (Correct answer)
- Deficiency Heat
Correct answer: Interior Heat
Interior Heat is characterized by fever, red face, thirst with preference for cold drinks, and a rapid pulse without exterior symptoms.
NAECB Treatment Protocols 2
When treating a client with bilateral sinusitis using acupuncture, which local points are most commonly included in the protocol?