QUESTIONS
1. Using LU LI / ST SP / HT SI / BL KI / PC TH / GB LV / CV GV to denote the Channel-Organ Systems (COSs), indicate the most appropriate Channel to respond to the following Shu/Mu combinations:
(a) BL13/LU01 is best for which COS ?
(b) BL14/CV17 is best for which COS ?
(c) BL15/CV14 is best for which COS ?
(d) BL18/LV14 is best for which COS ?
(e) BL19/GB24 is best for which COS ?
(f) BL20/LV13 is best for which COS ?
(g) BL21/CV12 is best for which COS ?
(h) BL22/CV05 is best for which COS ?
(i) BL23/GB25 is best for which COS ?
(j) BL25/ST25 is best for which COS ?
(k) BL27/ST04 is best for which COS ?
(l) BL28/CV03 is best for which COS ?
2. Indicate the condition most likely to respond to the following set of points: PC06; ST36; CV12; BL21; BL27; CV04
(a) nephritis/cystitis
(b) hepatitis/cholecystitis
(c) splenitis/pancreatitis
(d) oesophagitis/pericarditis
(e) gastritis/duodenitis
3. Indicate the least effective point for utero-cervical bleeding:
(a) GV03
(b) GV04
(c) BL25
(d) BL26
(e) BL27
4. Indicate the least effective point for collapse/shock:
(a) GV26
(b) KI01
(c) LU11
(d) LI01
(e) PC06
(f) BL23
(g) HT07
(h) SI10
5. Indicate the least effective point for lumbar disc disease:
(a) GB30
(b) GB20
(c) BL23
(d) GB34
(e) GV03
(f) local points
6. In each set (1 to 5), indicate the most effective point (a to e) for spinal disorders:
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Set 1: BL62 BL01 BL67 BL37 BL57
Set 2: SI11 SI19 SI03 SI08 BL04
Set 3: GB28 GB34 GB01 GB42 GB40
Set 4: KI15 KI17 BL23 KI03 KI27
Set 5: KI03 LI08 LV13 SI10 ST01
7. One of the following statements is not correct. Indicate the incorrect statement:
(a) In most local problems the best prescription combines AhShi + local + distant points on the affected or related Channel.
(b) It is not important to check the AP point location as regards the nerve supply and the Channel. For example, the best combination for pain in the medial epicondyle of the humerus is identical to the best combination for the lateral epicondyle.
(c) Modern neurophysiological concepts of AP stress that adequate stimulation of the affected or related NERVES will produce results as good as the traditional method but adequate clinical or research testing of the traditional versus modern (nerve theory) methods has not been done.
(d) In disease of internal organs, the most important points lie near the organ in the thoracoabdominal area or in the paravertebral area (the Mu, Shu and Huatochiachi (X 35) points, CV and GV points).
(e) Where the organ has a named Channel (LU, LI, ST, SP, HT, SI, BL, KI, PC, GB, LV) it is common to include one or more points on that Channel (distant as well as local points).
(f) The course of the Channel is important. For example, the liver, kidney and spleen Channels traverse the inner thighs and groin area. Distant points on these Channels are important in genital and lower abdominal conditions.
8. One of the following statements is not correct. Indicate the incorrect statement:
(a) If a symptom or abnormal function can be traced to a specific organ or COS, treat that COS.
(b) If more than one symptom/organ system is involved, choose a combination of points which will influence all major symptoms or upset organs.
(c) In acute serious conditions with multiple symptoms and pathology, it is acceptable to rely solely on AP therapy.
(d) In chronic complicated cases, where immediate life-threatening symptoms or pathology are absent, one can rely on AP as the main therapy (in cases amenable to treatment).
(e) The aim of good medicine is to help the patient to the greatest extent, with the minimum of side effects. Therefore, it is good practice to use whatever complementary therapies seem best indicated.
9. One of the following statements is not correct. Indicate the incorrect statement:
(a) Points LI04,11; ST25,36; SP06; HT07; BL23,40; PC06; TH05; GB20,34; LV03; CV06,12; GV04,12,14,20,26 are used in a high proportion of cases. In complex cases, if one has difficulty in deciding on a prescription, it is advisable to include a few points from that list.
(b) A patient had recurrent symptoms (at different times) during a period of 6 years, beginning two years after radical right lung surgery: recurrent haemorrhagic nephritis; cystitis; right-sided sciatica; right-sided paravertebral pain (C6-T4 area); right-sided headache and bouts of acute conjunctivitis (right); right ear tinnitus; waking at night with severe pain along the SI Channel of the arm to the little finger, with the arm in spasm. The patient had marked scar-formation and tenderness in the area of the BL Channel on the right thorax. Cookbook AP would be indicated in such a case.
(c) If a Cookbook prescription does not produce definite results by 2-3 sessions, it is necessary to change the choice of points, or consider other therapies, or regard yourself as unable to assist.
(d) Complicated or deeply rooted problems require holistic (traditional + modern + complementary + intuitive) therapy.
(e) Cookbook prescriptions based on many references and high point scores are likely to be successful in single-symptom cases