CALIFORNIA CALE ACUPUNCTURE LICENSING EXAM - VERSION 2
COVERAGE
The advanced level of the California Acupuncture Licensing
Examination (CALE), overseen by the California Acupuncture Board,
evaluates a candidate's ability to apply acupuncture knowledge in
clinical practice. The coverage focuses on in-depth diagnostic
methods, development of effective treatment plans, and the
integration of acupuncture with herbal and supportive therapies. It
also assesses knowledge of meridian pathways, acupoint selection,
and individualized patient care approaches. Additional emphasis is
placed on Western medical concepts, disease processes, patient
safety, infection control practices, and professional ethics. Overall, the
,exam confirms that candidates can competently combine theory and
practice to provide safe and effective acupuncture treatment.
A 39-year-old patient had a car accident two weeks ago and has pain
on both shoulders and arms. The patient also has palpitation and fixed
pain in the chest. Which formula is good for treatment in this case?
A. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill)
B. Wen Jing Tang (Flow-Warming Decoction)
C. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from the Mansion of Blood
Decoction)
D. Tao He Cheng Qi Tang (Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi)
C
,Which of the following is in the scope of practice for an
acupuncturist?
A. Acupressure, breath control exercises, subcutaneous injection
B. Herbs, plant, mineral products, x-rays
C. Physical touch (Asian massage), magnets, animal products
D. Heat and cold therapy, magnets, nutrition, diet, surgery
C
, Which one of the following is correct dosage and ingredients of Da
Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction)?
A. Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 6-12g, Mang Xiao (Natrii Suljas)
9-12g, Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus immaturus) 12-15g, Hou Po (Magnoliae
officinalis Cortex) 12-24g
B. Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 6-12g, Mang Xiao (Natrii Suljas)
9-12g, Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus immaturus) 12-15g, Hou Po (Magnoliae
officinalis Cortex) 9-24g
C. Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 4-12g, Mang Xiao (Natrii Suljas)
9-12g, Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus immaturus) 12-15g, Hou Po (Magnoliae
officinalis Cortex) 12-24g
D. Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 6-12g, Mang Xiao (Natrii Suljas)
6-12g, Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus immaturus) 12-15g, Hou Po (Magnoliae
officinalis Cortex) 12-24g