C-IV Diagnostic Methods

Question 1

A: failure of the blood to nourish the heart due to deficiency of both the heart and spleen
8: hyperactivity of heart fire
C: both A and 8
D: neither A nor 8
1. Insomnia accompanied by mental restlessness and dream-disturbed sleep usually indicates ( ).

Answer 1

1. B

Question 2

A: menses of a shortened cycle
8: deep red menses which are excessive in amount
C: both A and 8
D: neither A nor 8
2. Dysmenorrhea caused by excessive heat is suggested by ( ).
3. Dysmenorrhea caused by heat due to deficiency of yin is suggested by ( ).

Answer 2

2. C;

3. D

Question 3

A: distending pain in the costal and hypochondriac regions, and fullness in the chest
8: fixed stabbing pain in the hypochondriac region, or pain intensified when pressure is applied and at night
C: both A and 8
D: neither A nor 8
4. Stagnation of blood is usually manifested in ( ).
5. Stagnation of qi is usually manifested in ( ).

Answer 3

4. B;

5. A.