C-V Differentiation of Syndromes

Question 1

A: invasion by wind-heat
8: invaison by wind-cold
C: both A and 8
D: neither A nor 8
1. In exterior syndrome, sweating suggests ( ).

Answer 1

1. A

Question 2

A: deficiency of yang Qi
8: weakness of defensive Qi
C: both A and 8
D: neither A nor 8
2. The causative factor(s) of frequent spontaneous sweating exacerbated by slight exertion is/are ( ).

Answer 2

2. B

Question 3

A: accumulation of phlegm-damp in the interior
B: deficiency of Qi and blood
C: both A and B
D: neither A nor B
3. Lethargy accompanied by dizziness and heaviness of the head usually suggests ( ).

Answer 3

3. A

Question 4

A: weakness and cold of the spleen and stomach
B: deficiency of spleen kidney yang
C: both A and B
D: neither A nor B
4. Constant diarrhea before daybreak usually relates to ( ).

Answer 4

4. B

Question 5

A: palpitation, dream-disturbed sleep, vertigo and poor memory
B: poor appetite, abdominal distention, loose stool, and lassitude
C: both A and B
D: neither A nor B
5. Deficiency of blood of the heart and liver is manifested in ( ).
6. Deficiency of Qi of the spleen is manifested in ( ).
7. Deficiency of the heart and spleen is manifested in ( ).

Answer 5

5. A;
6. B;
7. C

Question 6

A: vertigo and tinnitus
B: afternoon fever and night sweating
C: both A and B
D: neither A nor B
8. Damp-heat of the liver and gallbladder is often manifested in ( ).
9. Deficiency of liver yin is often manifested in ( ).

Answer 6

8. D;

9. C

Question 7

A: deficiency of liver yin
B: flare-up of liver yang
C: both A and B
D: neither A nor B
10. Wiry (string-taut) pulse (xuan mai) often suggests ( ).
11. Thready pulse (xi mai) often suggests ( ).

Answer 7

10. C;

11. D

Question 8

A: deficiency syndrome
B: cold syndrome
C: both A and B
D: neither A nor B
12. A prolonged menstrual cycle with scanty light-coloured discharge usually suggests ( ).
13. Pre-menstrual distending pain in the lower abdominal region which intensifies when pressure is applied, and a dark purplish menstrual flow with clots suggests ( ).
14. Post-menstrual lower abdominal pain that is reduced when pressure is applied and a light-reddish menstrual flow scanty in amount suggests ( ).

Answer 8

12. C;
13. D;
14. A.