Herbal Comp Practice Test 1b
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This is the first week's homework from Dr. Violet Song's Herbal Competencies class at AOMA, Spring 2010.
- 1.What is the goal when preparing fresh he shou wu?
- A.
To decrease or remove poisonous side effects
- B.
To alter its function
- C.
To enhance its function and the ease with which it is prepared and stored
- D.
To remove the ineffective portions
- 2.Which herb is often prepared frying with honey?
- A.
Bai zhu
- B.
Shan yao
- C.
Bai shao
- D.
Huang qi
- 3.What is the function of sour flavored herbs?
- A.
Promote blood circulation
- B.
Harmonize
- C.
Astringent
- D.
Relieve stranguria (frequent, painful urination with lumbago) by diuresis
- 4.Bittern flavored herbs perform which of the following functions?
- A.
Promote qi and blood circulation
- B.
Regulate the Middle Energizer
- C.
Drain damp and relax the bowels to eliminate internal heat
- D.
Soften hard lumps, dispel nodules and purge
- 5.Salty flavored herbs are used to treat which of the following?
- A.
Night sweats
- B.
Blurry vision or dizziness
- C.
Coughing caused by Lung Damp-Heat
- D.
Scrofula, phlegm nodules, and masses of the abdomen
- 6.Which flavor has the function of draining damp?
- A.
Sweet
- B.
Sour
- C.
Bitter
- D.
Bland
- 7.Which two herbs belong to the 18 incompatible herbs?
- A.
Ba dou and quan nu zi
- B.
Mang xiao and san leng
- C.
Gan cao and hai zao
- D.
Li lu and ban xia
- 8.Which herb is incompatible with zhi bei mu?
- A.
Ren shen
- B.
Fu zi
- C.
Gan cao
- D.
San leng
- 9.Which two herbs decrease each other's effect?
- A.
Fu zi and gan cao
- B.
Lai fu zi and ren shen
- C.
Wu ling zi and ren shen
- D.
Sha shen and ren shen
- 10.What should be avoided if one has a pyogenic infection and ulcerous disease of the skin?
- A.
Salt
- B.
Sugar
- C.
Pork
- D.
Shrimp
- 11.When should tonifying medicine be taken?
- A.
After eating
- B.
Before eating
- C.
Before going to sleep
- D.
None of the above
- 12.Which herb does not have to be ground to powder before it is taken?
- A.
San qi
- B.
Ji nei jin
- C.
Hua shi
- D.
Niu huang
- 13.Which herb pair should be dissolved or melted in the strained decoction?
- A.
Zhi mu, shi gao
- B.
Hua shi, chi shi zhi
- C.
Ren shen, xi jiao
- D.
Yi tang, lu jiao jiao
- 14.Which herb promotes diaphoresis, stops asthma, and promotes urination?
- A.
Gui zhi
- B.
Sang bai pi
- C.
Che qian zi
- D.
Ma huang
- 15.Which herb treats dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea caused by Cold gathering in the meridians and Cold obstructing the Blood?
- A.
Yin mu cao
- B.
Gui zhi
- C.
Dan shen
- D.
Chi shao
- 16.Zi su ye performs which of the following functions?
- A.
Diaphoretic and anti-asthmatic
- B.
Diaphoretic and promote urination
- C.
Release the exterior and promote the movement of qi
- D.
Release the exterior and penetrate the yang
- 17.What dosage is safe for applying xi xin?
- A.
1-3 g.
- B.
3-9 g.
- C.
6-15 g.
- D.
Above 15 g.
- 18.Which herb treats exterior syndrome caused by Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat?
- A.
Huang qi
- B.
Zi su ye
- C.
Jing jie
- D.
Ju hua
- 19.Which herb treats joint pain (particularly in the upper part of the body) caused by Wind-Cold-Damp?
- A.
Qiang huo
- B.
Fang feng
- C.
Xi xin
- D.
Ge gen
- 20.Which herb expels Wind, alleviates pain, and is especially effective at relieving Yang-ming headache?
- A.
Bai zhi
- B.
Qiang huo
- C.
Chai hu
- D.
Cang zhu
- 21.Which herb expels damp, alleviates discharge, reduces swelling and expels pus?
- A.
Cang er zi
- B.
Fang feng
- C.
Bai zhi
- D.
Pu gong ying
- 22.Which herb treats Wind-Cold common cold where there is vomiting caused by stomach cold?
- A.
Bai zhi
- B.
Xiang ru
- C.
Sheng jiang
- D.
Fu zi
- 23.Which herb disperses wind, disperses Dampness, and opens the nasal passages?
- A.
Xin yi hua
- B.
Cang er zi
- C.
Du huo
- D.
Qin jiao
- 24.Which herb induces sweat, releases the exterior, harmonizes the middle jiao and transforms Dampness?
- A.
Niu bang zi
- B.
Xiang ru
- C.
Sang ye
- D.
Chai hu
- 25.Bo he performs which of the following functions?
- A.
Disperse Wind-Heat and stop spasm
- B.
Disperse Wind-Heat and release the muscles
- C.
Disperse Wind-Heat, benefit the throat and vents rashes
- D.
Disperse Wind-Heat and raise the Yang Qi
- 26.Which herb clears the liver and benefits the eyes?
- A.
Sang ye
- B.
Niu bang zi
- C.
Sang bai pi
- D.
Dan dou chi
- 27.Which herb clears Liver meridian Wind-Heat, clears red eyes and treats children's nightmares?
- A.
Ju hua
- B.
Sang ye
- C.
Ge gen
- D.
Chan tui
- 28.Which herb disperses Wind-Heat, benefits throat, clears heat and detoxifies toxic Fire?
- A.
Niu bang zi
- B.
Bo he
- C.
Chan tui
- D.
Sang ye
- 29.Chai hu is not indicated for which of the following?
- A.
Disharmonies between the liver and spleen
- B.
Constrained liver qi
- C.
Collapse of spleen qi
- D.
Hyperactivity of liver yang
- 30.Which herb is particularly effective for resolving half-interior, half-exterior syndromes?
- A.
Ge gen
- B.
Nui bang zi
- C.
Gui zhi
- D.
Chai hu
- 31.Which herb raises the yang qi and treats diarrhea caused by Deficient Spleen, nourishes fluid and relieves thirst?
- A.
Chai hu
- B.
Sheng ma
- C.
Ge gen
- D.
None of the above
- 32.Xiang ru and ma huang both perform which of the following functions?
- A.
Open inhibited lung qi and anti-asthmatic
- B.
Promote urination and reduce edema
- C.
Expel summer heat and transform damp
- D.
Move the yang and transform the qi
- 33.Which two herbs each release the exterior and raise the yang qi?
- A.
Sheng ma and bo he
- B.
Chai hu and man jing zi
- C.
Ge gen and nui bang zi
- D.
Chai hu and ge gen
- 34.Dan dou chi performs which of the following functions?
- A.
Release the exterior and alleviate irritability
- B.
Release the exterior and nourish the fluids
- C.
Release the exterior and detoxify toxic heat
- D.
Release the exterior and encourage rashes to surface
- 35.Which herb treats toothache caused by stomach fire?
- A.
Sheng di huang
- B.
Xuan shen
- C.
Huang qi
- D.
Shi gao
- 36.Which herb clears excess heat and deficiency fire due to Kidney yin deficiency?
- A.
Huang lian
- B.
Zhi mu
- C.
Zhi zi
- D.
Shi gao
- 37.Which herb quells fire, alleviates irritability, cools blood, and stops bleeding?
- A.
Zhi zi
- B.
Dan zhu ye
- C.
Mu dan pi
- D.
Dan dou chi
- 38.Which herb dries damp and clears deficiency heat?
- A.
Huang bai
- B.
Zhi mu
- C.
Yin chai hu
- D.
Bai wei
- 39.Which herb clears heat, dries damp, and is particularly effective at stopping vomit and diarrhea?
- A.
Zhu ru
- B.
Ban xia
- C.
Huang lian
- D.
Long dan cao
- 40.Which herb clears heat, cools blood, and detoxifies fire toxicity?
- A.
Xuan shen
- B.
Sheng di huang
- C.
Huang lian
- D.
Pu gong ying
- 41.Which herb clears Liver fire, clears Heart heat, and dissipates nodules?
- A.
Xia ku cao
- B.
Lian qiao
- C.
Long dan cao
- D.
Jin yin hua
- 42.Which herb cools blood, stops bleeding, quickens blood, and dispels blood stasis?
- A.
Sheng di huang
- B.
Chi shao
- C.
Bai mao gen
- D.
Hong hua
- 43.Which herb is best in case of severe heat toxins, inability of rashes to be vented, and dark purple colored rashes?
- A.
Niu bang zi
- B.
Sheng ma
- C.
Xuan shen
- D.
Zi cao
- 44.Which herb drains damp-heat and clears deficiency heat?
- A.
Huang lian
- B.
Qin jiao
- C.
Zhi mu
- D.
Hu huang lian
- 45.Da huang does not perform which of the following functions?
- A.
Drain heat and move the stool
- B.
Drain heat and quell fire
- C.
Clear and detoxify fire toxicity
- D.
Soften hard lumps and dispel nodules
- 46.Which is the best combination to treat excess syndrome of Interior heat accompanied by constipation and dry stools?
- A.
Da huang and fan xie ye
- B.
Da huang and lu hui
- C.
Da huang and huo ma ren
- D.
Da huang and mang xiao
- 47.Which treats toothache and sore throat due to Deficiency-Fire by directing Fire back to its original place?
- A.
Xi xin
- B.
Rou gui
- C.
Wu zhu yu
- D.
Xiao hui xiang
- 48.Xiao hu xiang and li zhi he are often paired to treat
- A.
Damp-Heat in Liver channel
- B.
Damp-Cold in the Liver channel
- C.
Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao
- D.
Vaginal discharge from Deficiency-Cold
- 49.Wu zhu yu is the best for treating _________ headache.
- A.
Shaoyin
- B.
Taiyang
- C.
Jueyin
- D.
Yangming
- 50._______ does not Warm the Lung.
- A.
Sheng jiang
- B.
Xi xin
- C.
Gui zhi
- D.
Huang lian
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