ACC ACC Diagnosis and Pattern Differentiation Questions and Answers

Question 1

In TCM pulse diagnosis, which pulse quality is most associated with a Cold condition?

Accepted Answer

Slow (Chi)

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Rapid (Shu)

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Wiry (Xian)

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Slippery (Hua)

Question 2

A red tongue tip in TCM diagnosis typically indicates pathology in which organ?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Liver

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Kidney

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Spleen

Question 3

Which TCM pattern is characterized by fatigue, pale complexion, and scanty menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Blood Deficiency

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Qi Stagnation

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Yin Deficiency

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Yang Excess

Question 4

In the Eight Principles (Ba Gang), which pair describes the location or depth of disease?

Accepted Answer

Interior and Exterior

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Hot and Cold

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Excess and Deficiency

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Yin and Yang

Question 5

A wiry (Xian) pulse is most commonly associated with which TCM organ pattern?

Accepted Answer

Liver Qi Stagnation

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Spleen Qi Deficiency

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Kidney Yang Deficiency

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Heart Blood Deficiency

Question 6

Which tongue coating color most strongly indicates Cold-Damp in TCM tongue diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

White and thick

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Yellow and thin

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Red with no coating

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Gray or black