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Clinical Treatment Protocols Flashcards

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  1. When treating acute lumbar sprain with acupuncture, which local point is most commonly combined with distal point BL 40 (Weizhong)?

    Answer: BL 23 (Shenshu)

    BL 23 is the Back-Shu point of the Kidney and a primary local point for acute lumbar conditions, classically paired with BL 40.

  2. A patient presents with shoulder pain worse with internal rotation. Which acupuncture point combination best addresses impingement syndrome from a channel perspective?

    Answer: SI 9, SI 10, TH 14

    SI 9, SI 10, and TH 14 are local points along the Small Intestine and Triple Heater channels that course through the posterior shoulder, ideal for impingement affecting external rotation muscles.

  3. In electroacupuncture protocols for chronic pain, which frequency is best associated with releasing endorphins and enkephalins?

    Answer: 2 Hz

    Low-frequency EA at 2 Hz preferentially stimulates release of endorphins and enkephalins via spinal and supraspinal pathways.

  4. A 45-year-old patient with headaches centered at the vertex responds to which primary acupuncture channel treatment according to channel theory?

    Answer: Jueyin (LV/PC) channel

    The vertex is governed by the Liver channel (Jueyin), and LV 3 with GV 20 are classic points for vertex headaches.

  5. When treating knee osteoarthritis, which protocol correctly pairs local and distal points?

    Answer: ST 35, EX-LE 5, SP 10 locally with ST 36 distally

    ST 35 and EX-LE 5 (Xiyan points) with SP 10 are the standard local knee points, while ST 36 serves as a key distal point strengthening Stomach channel qi.

  6. Which needle retention time is most appropriate for an initial treatment in a frail, elderly patient with deficiency conditions?

    Answer: 5–10 minutes

    Frail or deficient patients tolerate shorter needle retention times of 5–10 minutes to avoid over-stimulation and adverse reactions.

  7. A chiropractic acupuncturist treating piriformis syndrome would most likely needle which combination of points to address the sciatic nerve pathway?

    Answer: GB 30, BL 54, BL 36, BL 40

    GB 30 and BL 54 are located directly over the piriformis, and BL 36–40 follow the sciatic nerve course down the posterior thigh and popliteal fossa.