NBCE ACUPUNCTURE EXAM
QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Lung Pathology - correct answer-Qi deficiency, Pallor, thin chest, sadness, skin
problems, atopic constitution, phlegm, exterior invasions of wind
Function of lungs - correct answer-Govern Qi and respiration, control channels and
blood vessels, control diffusing and descending QI, control skin and hair, open into the
nose, control nasal mucus, house the corporeal soul
Lung Qi Deficiency - correct answer-slight shortness of breath, slight cough, weak
voice, spontaneous day time sweating, dislike speaking, bright-pale complexion,
propensityb to catch colds, tiredness, dislike of cold, pale tongue, empty pulse -
especially right front posotion
Lung Yin Deficiency - correct answer-cough which is dry, weak hoarse voice, dry mouth,
tickly throat, tiredness, dislike speaking, thin body/chest, night sweating, normal tongue
thast is dry w/o coating, floating empty pulse
Lung Dryness - correct answer-dry cough, dry skin, dry throat, dry mouth, thirst, hoarse
voice, dry tongue, empty pulse - especially in right front position
Invasion of Lungs by Wind-Cold - correct answer-Aversion to cold, fever, cough, itchy
throat, slight breathlessness, stuffed or runny nose with clear watery discharge,
sneezing, occipital headaches, body aches, thin white tongue coating, floating-tight
pulse
Invasion of Lungs by Wind-Heat - correct answer-Aversion to cold, fever, cough, sore
throat, stuffed or runny nose withyellow discharge, headaches, body aches, slight
sweating, slight thirst, swollen tonsils, tongue slightly red on sides/front, floating-rapid
pulse
Invasion of Lungs by Wind-Water - correct answer-sudden swelling of eyes and face
gradually spreading to the whole body, bright shiny complexion, scanty and pale
urination,aversion to wind, fever, cough, slight breathlessness, sticky white tongue
coating, floating-slippery pulse
Lung-Heat - correct answer-cough, slight breathlessness, feeling of heat, chest ache,
flaring of nostrils, thirst, red face, red tongue with yellow coating, overflowing-rapid pulse
,Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs - correct answer-chronic cough coming in bouts with
profuse sticky white sputum, white pasty complexion, feeling of oppression in the chest,
phlegm in the throat, shortness of breath, dislike lying down, wheezing, nausea, feeling
of heaviness, dizziness, swollen tongue with a sticky white coating, slippery and soggy
pulse
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs - correct answer-cough with white expectorate, watery
sputum, aggravated by cold, cold hands,phlegm in throat, dizziness, oppression of the
chest, feel cold in chest, feeling of heaviness, dizziness, swollen and wet tongue with
white coating, slippery slow pulse
Phlegm-Heat in the lungs - correct answer-Barking cough with profuse sticky
yellow/green sputum, shortness of breath, wheezing, oppression in the chest, phlegm in
the throat, feeling of heat, thirst, insomnia, agitation, feeling of heaviness, dizziness,
red/wollen tongue with sticky yellow coat, slippery rapid pulse
Dry-Phlegm in the lungs - correct answer-Dry Cough with occasional difficult sputum,
shortness of breath,oppression of chest, scanty phlegm in throat, feeling of heaviness,
dizziness, dry throat, wheezing, pasty dry complexion, swollen tongue with dry sticky
coating, slippery-fine pulse
Phlegm Fluids in Lungs - correct answer-cough with white expectorate, watery sputum,
breathlessness, splashing sound in the chest, vomiting of white watery frothy sputum,
oppression of the chest, feeling of heaviness, dizziness, feeling cold, coughing elicited
by a scare, pale tongue with thick sticky white coating, fine/slippery/soggy/wiry pulse
Heart and Lung Qi Deficiency - correct answer-slight shortness of breath, slight cough,
weak voice, dislike speaking, bright-white complexion, propensity to catch colds,
tiredness, palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, depression, spontaneous
sweating, sighing, pale tongue, empty pulse
All phlegm patterns of the lungs include - correct answer-cough with expectorartion of
sputum
Spleen Function - correct answer-governs transformation and transportation, controls
the ascending Qi, controls blood, controls the muscles and 4 limbs, opens into the
mouth, manifests in the lips, controls saliva, controls the raising of Qi, hoses the
intellect, affected by pensiveness
Spleen Pathologies involve - correct answer-tiredness, digestive disorders, dull-yellow
complexion, abdominal distension
The spleen likes this type of food - correct answer-warm, dry
Most common cause of chronic tiredness - correct answer-Spleen Qi Deficiency
,Spleen Qi Deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after
eating, tiredness, lassitude, desire to lay down, pale complexion, weakness of limbs,
loose stools, pale tongue, empty pulse
Spleen Yang deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after
eating, tiredness, lassitude, desire to lay down curled up, pale complexion, weakness of
the limbs, loose stools, feeling cold, cold limbs, edema, pale and wet tongue, deep-
weak pulse
The main cause of organ prolapse - correct answer-Spleen Qi Sinking
Spleen Qi Sinking - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after
eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of limbs, loose stools,
depression, tendency to obesity, a bearing down sensation in abdomen, prolapse of
stomach/uterus/anus/bladder, frequent/urgent urination, menorrhagia, pale tongue,
weak pulse
Spleen not controlling blood - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension
after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale-sallow complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose
stools, depression, blood spots under the skin, blood in the urine/stools, excessive
uterine bleeding, pale tongue, weak-fine pulse
Spleen-Blood deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension
after eating, tiredness, lassitude, dull pale complexion, weakness of limbs, loose stools,
depression, thin body, scanty periods, amenhhorhea, insomnia, pale-thin and slightly
dry tongue, choppy-fine pulse
Cold Dampness invading the Spleen - correct answer-poor appetite, feeling of fullness
in the epigastrium/abdomen, feeling of cold in epigastrium that improves with heating,
feeling of heaviness, sweetish taste/no taste, no thirst, loose stools, lassitude, tiredness,
nausea, edema, dull-white complexion, excessive white vaginal discharge, pale tongue
with white sticky coat, slippery-slow pulse
Damp Heat Invading the Spleen - correct answer-feeling of fullness in the
epigastrium/abdomen with pain, poor appetite, feeling of heaviness, thirst w/o desire to
drink, nausea, vomiting, loose stools that stink, burning sensation in anus, feeling of
heat, scanty dark urine, low grade fever, dull headache, dull-yellow complexion like
tangerine peel, yellow sclera, oily sweat, bitter taste, itchy skin, sweating that does not
relieve fever, red tongue with sticky yellow coating, slippery-rapid pulse
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency - correct answer-palpitations, dizziness, insomnia,
poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, dull-pale complexion, pale lips,
tiredness, weak muscles, loose stools, poor appetite, scanty periods, pale and thin
tongue, choppy-fine pulse
, Spleen and Lung Qi deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal
distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of limbs, loose
stools, tendency to obesity, slight shortness of breath, slight cough, weak voice,
spontaneous daytime sweating, dislike speaking, propensity to catch colds, dislike of
cold, pale tongue, empty pulse- especially on right side
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal
distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, dull-pale complexion, weakness of limbs,
loose stools, thin body, scanty periods, amenhhorhea, insomnia, dizziness, numbness
of limbs, blurred vision, floaters in eyes, diminished night vision, pale lips, muscular
weakness, cramps, withered and brittle nails, dry hair and skin, slight depression, a
feeling of aimlessness, pale tongue especially on the sides, dry-choppy-fine pulse
Obstruction of the Spleen by Dampness with Stagnation of Liver Qi - correct answer-
feeling of oppression/fullness of epigastrium, nausea, no appetite, loose stools, feeling
of heaviness, dry mouth w/o desire to drink, sallow complexion, hypochondrial pain,
bitter taste, sticky taste, epigastric and hypochondrial distension, irritability, thick yellow
tongue coating, slippery-wiry pulse
With the Spleen these symptoms are paramount - correct answer-Digestive
Function of Kidney - correct answer-Store essence,govern birth gbrowth reproduction
and development, produce marrow, fill up the brain, control bones, govern water, control
the recpetion of Qi, open in to the ears, manifest in the head hair, control spittle, control
the 2 lower orofaces, house will power, controls the gate of life
The simeltaneous deficiency of Kidney Ying and Yang is common in - correct answer-
women over 45
Kidney Pathologies - correct answer-bachache, tendency to obesity in Kidney Yang
deficiency, tendency to thinness in Kidney Yin deficiency, tendency bto depression,
sexual issues, exhaustion
Kidney Yang Deficiency - correct answer-Lower Backaches, cold and weak knees,
sensation of cold in LB, feeling cold, weak legs, bright-white complexion, tiredness,
lassitude, abundant clear urination, urination at night, apathy, edema of the legs,
infertility, loose stools, depression, impotence, premature ejaculation, low sperm count,
decreased libido, pale and wet tongue, deep-weak pulse
Kidney Yin Deficiency - correct answer-dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, poor memory,
hardness of hearing, night sweating, dry mouth and throat at night, lower back ache,
ache in bones, nocturnal emissions, constipation, dark scanty urine, infertility,
premature ejaculation, tiredness, lassitude, depression, slight anxiety, normal tongue
w/o coating, floating-empty pulse
QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Lung Pathology - correct answer-Qi deficiency, Pallor, thin chest, sadness, skin
problems, atopic constitution, phlegm, exterior invasions of wind
Function of lungs - correct answer-Govern Qi and respiration, control channels and
blood vessels, control diffusing and descending QI, control skin and hair, open into the
nose, control nasal mucus, house the corporeal soul
Lung Qi Deficiency - correct answer-slight shortness of breath, slight cough, weak
voice, spontaneous day time sweating, dislike speaking, bright-pale complexion,
propensityb to catch colds, tiredness, dislike of cold, pale tongue, empty pulse -
especially right front posotion
Lung Yin Deficiency - correct answer-cough which is dry, weak hoarse voice, dry mouth,
tickly throat, tiredness, dislike speaking, thin body/chest, night sweating, normal tongue
thast is dry w/o coating, floating empty pulse
Lung Dryness - correct answer-dry cough, dry skin, dry throat, dry mouth, thirst, hoarse
voice, dry tongue, empty pulse - especially in right front position
Invasion of Lungs by Wind-Cold - correct answer-Aversion to cold, fever, cough, itchy
throat, slight breathlessness, stuffed or runny nose with clear watery discharge,
sneezing, occipital headaches, body aches, thin white tongue coating, floating-tight
pulse
Invasion of Lungs by Wind-Heat - correct answer-Aversion to cold, fever, cough, sore
throat, stuffed or runny nose withyellow discharge, headaches, body aches, slight
sweating, slight thirst, swollen tonsils, tongue slightly red on sides/front, floating-rapid
pulse
Invasion of Lungs by Wind-Water - correct answer-sudden swelling of eyes and face
gradually spreading to the whole body, bright shiny complexion, scanty and pale
urination,aversion to wind, fever, cough, slight breathlessness, sticky white tongue
coating, floating-slippery pulse
Lung-Heat - correct answer-cough, slight breathlessness, feeling of heat, chest ache,
flaring of nostrils, thirst, red face, red tongue with yellow coating, overflowing-rapid pulse
,Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs - correct answer-chronic cough coming in bouts with
profuse sticky white sputum, white pasty complexion, feeling of oppression in the chest,
phlegm in the throat, shortness of breath, dislike lying down, wheezing, nausea, feeling
of heaviness, dizziness, swollen tongue with a sticky white coating, slippery and soggy
pulse
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs - correct answer-cough with white expectorate, watery
sputum, aggravated by cold, cold hands,phlegm in throat, dizziness, oppression of the
chest, feel cold in chest, feeling of heaviness, dizziness, swollen and wet tongue with
white coating, slippery slow pulse
Phlegm-Heat in the lungs - correct answer-Barking cough with profuse sticky
yellow/green sputum, shortness of breath, wheezing, oppression in the chest, phlegm in
the throat, feeling of heat, thirst, insomnia, agitation, feeling of heaviness, dizziness,
red/wollen tongue with sticky yellow coat, slippery rapid pulse
Dry-Phlegm in the lungs - correct answer-Dry Cough with occasional difficult sputum,
shortness of breath,oppression of chest, scanty phlegm in throat, feeling of heaviness,
dizziness, dry throat, wheezing, pasty dry complexion, swollen tongue with dry sticky
coating, slippery-fine pulse
Phlegm Fluids in Lungs - correct answer-cough with white expectorate, watery sputum,
breathlessness, splashing sound in the chest, vomiting of white watery frothy sputum,
oppression of the chest, feeling of heaviness, dizziness, feeling cold, coughing elicited
by a scare, pale tongue with thick sticky white coating, fine/slippery/soggy/wiry pulse
Heart and Lung Qi Deficiency - correct answer-slight shortness of breath, slight cough,
weak voice, dislike speaking, bright-white complexion, propensity to catch colds,
tiredness, palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, depression, spontaneous
sweating, sighing, pale tongue, empty pulse
All phlegm patterns of the lungs include - correct answer-cough with expectorartion of
sputum
Spleen Function - correct answer-governs transformation and transportation, controls
the ascending Qi, controls blood, controls the muscles and 4 limbs, opens into the
mouth, manifests in the lips, controls saliva, controls the raising of Qi, hoses the
intellect, affected by pensiveness
Spleen Pathologies involve - correct answer-tiredness, digestive disorders, dull-yellow
complexion, abdominal distension
The spleen likes this type of food - correct answer-warm, dry
Most common cause of chronic tiredness - correct answer-Spleen Qi Deficiency
,Spleen Qi Deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after
eating, tiredness, lassitude, desire to lay down, pale complexion, weakness of limbs,
loose stools, pale tongue, empty pulse
Spleen Yang deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after
eating, tiredness, lassitude, desire to lay down curled up, pale complexion, weakness of
the limbs, loose stools, feeling cold, cold limbs, edema, pale and wet tongue, deep-
weak pulse
The main cause of organ prolapse - correct answer-Spleen Qi Sinking
Spleen Qi Sinking - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after
eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of limbs, loose stools,
depression, tendency to obesity, a bearing down sensation in abdomen, prolapse of
stomach/uterus/anus/bladder, frequent/urgent urination, menorrhagia, pale tongue,
weak pulse
Spleen not controlling blood - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension
after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale-sallow complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose
stools, depression, blood spots under the skin, blood in the urine/stools, excessive
uterine bleeding, pale tongue, weak-fine pulse
Spleen-Blood deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal distension
after eating, tiredness, lassitude, dull pale complexion, weakness of limbs, loose stools,
depression, thin body, scanty periods, amenhhorhea, insomnia, pale-thin and slightly
dry tongue, choppy-fine pulse
Cold Dampness invading the Spleen - correct answer-poor appetite, feeling of fullness
in the epigastrium/abdomen, feeling of cold in epigastrium that improves with heating,
feeling of heaviness, sweetish taste/no taste, no thirst, loose stools, lassitude, tiredness,
nausea, edema, dull-white complexion, excessive white vaginal discharge, pale tongue
with white sticky coat, slippery-slow pulse
Damp Heat Invading the Spleen - correct answer-feeling of fullness in the
epigastrium/abdomen with pain, poor appetite, feeling of heaviness, thirst w/o desire to
drink, nausea, vomiting, loose stools that stink, burning sensation in anus, feeling of
heat, scanty dark urine, low grade fever, dull headache, dull-yellow complexion like
tangerine peel, yellow sclera, oily sweat, bitter taste, itchy skin, sweating that does not
relieve fever, red tongue with sticky yellow coating, slippery-rapid pulse
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency - correct answer-palpitations, dizziness, insomnia,
poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, dull-pale complexion, pale lips,
tiredness, weak muscles, loose stools, poor appetite, scanty periods, pale and thin
tongue, choppy-fine pulse
, Spleen and Lung Qi deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal
distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of limbs, loose
stools, tendency to obesity, slight shortness of breath, slight cough, weak voice,
spontaneous daytime sweating, dislike speaking, propensity to catch colds, dislike of
cold, pale tongue, empty pulse- especially on right side
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency - correct answer-poor appetite, slight abdominal
distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, dull-pale complexion, weakness of limbs,
loose stools, thin body, scanty periods, amenhhorhea, insomnia, dizziness, numbness
of limbs, blurred vision, floaters in eyes, diminished night vision, pale lips, muscular
weakness, cramps, withered and brittle nails, dry hair and skin, slight depression, a
feeling of aimlessness, pale tongue especially on the sides, dry-choppy-fine pulse
Obstruction of the Spleen by Dampness with Stagnation of Liver Qi - correct answer-
feeling of oppression/fullness of epigastrium, nausea, no appetite, loose stools, feeling
of heaviness, dry mouth w/o desire to drink, sallow complexion, hypochondrial pain,
bitter taste, sticky taste, epigastric and hypochondrial distension, irritability, thick yellow
tongue coating, slippery-wiry pulse
With the Spleen these symptoms are paramount - correct answer-Digestive
Function of Kidney - correct answer-Store essence,govern birth gbrowth reproduction
and development, produce marrow, fill up the brain, control bones, govern water, control
the recpetion of Qi, open in to the ears, manifest in the head hair, control spittle, control
the 2 lower orofaces, house will power, controls the gate of life
The simeltaneous deficiency of Kidney Ying and Yang is common in - correct answer-
women over 45
Kidney Pathologies - correct answer-bachache, tendency to obesity in Kidney Yang
deficiency, tendency to thinness in Kidney Yin deficiency, tendency bto depression,
sexual issues, exhaustion
Kidney Yang Deficiency - correct answer-Lower Backaches, cold and weak knees,
sensation of cold in LB, feeling cold, weak legs, bright-white complexion, tiredness,
lassitude, abundant clear urination, urination at night, apathy, edema of the legs,
infertility, loose stools, depression, impotence, premature ejaculation, low sperm count,
decreased libido, pale and wet tongue, deep-weak pulse
Kidney Yin Deficiency - correct answer-dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, poor memory,
hardness of hearing, night sweating, dry mouth and throat at night, lower back ache,
ache in bones, nocturnal emissions, constipation, dark scanty urine, infertility,
premature ejaculation, tiredness, lassitude, depression, slight anxiety, normal tongue
w/o coating, floating-empty pulse
