NAECB Treatment Protocols 2

Question 1

When treating a client with bilateral sinusitis using acupuncture, which local points are most commonly included in the protocol?

Accepted Answer

ST 2, LI 20, and BL 2

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Heart Blood Deficiency

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Gui Zhi Tang

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

LV 3, PC 6, and SP 8

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Needling BL 40 and GV 26 with strong stimulation to move stagnation

Answer

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.

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