ACC ACC Point Combinations and Treatment Planning Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

The combination of GB21 and PC6 for a patient with cervical pain and anxiety addresses:

Accepted Answer

Neck tension and Qi stagnation in the chest

Answer

GB21 releases tension in the neck and shoulder while PC6 calms the mind and regulates Qi stagnation in the chest.

Question 2

The Master-Coupled point combination LU7 + KD6 is most indicated for treating:

Accepted Answer

Throat and chest conditions with Yin deficiency

Answer

LU7 opens the Ren Mai and KD6 opens the Yin Qiao Mai together, addressing throat, chest, and Yin deficiency conditions.

Question 3

For knee pain with swelling and heaviness (Damp-Bi), which local point combination is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

BL40 + SP9 + ST35

Answer

BL40 (command point for the knee), SP9 (resolves Dampness), and ST35 (local Xi-Yan point) directly address Damp-Bi of the knee.

Question 4

Which approach best describes 'Root and Branch' treatment in acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Treating the underlying pattern and symptomatic relief simultaneously

Answer

Root (Ben) treatment addresses the underlying constitutional cause while Branch (Biao) treatment manages immediate symptoms.

Question 5

ST36 (Zusanli) is included in many treatment protocols primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Tonifies overall Qi and Blood and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen

Answer

ST36 is the premier tonification point, strengthening post-heaven Qi, boosting immunity, and nourishing Qi and Blood system-wide.

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