Botanical Medicine
HighIndications, prescribing, cautions, interactions, pregnancy/pediatrics, toxicity, and case selection.
CONO Modalities
BoardQBank CONO Part II practice hub
CONO Part II Modalities
Practice the largest CONO-2 blueprint domain: botanical medicine, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, physical medicine, therapeutic devices, hydrotherapy, counseling, TCM, acupuncture, Chinese patent formulas, and pharmacotherapy safety.
55–59%CONO Modalities domain weight
110–118Target modality questions in 200-question mock
13Focused modality modules
240Botanical MCQ bank target
High-Yield Modality Modules
Blueprint-focusedHomeopathy
HighMateria medica, acute prescribing, chronic constitutional prescribing, potency, repetition, remedy differentiation, safety referral.
Clinical Nutrition
HighVitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, therapeutic diets, diabetes/metabolic, cardiovascular, GI, renal, and liver nutrition.
Therapeutic Diets
MediumDiet selection, contraindications, counseling, metabolic disease, elimination diets, GI protocols, renal/liver caution.
Physical Medicine
HighOrthopedic tests, manipulation safety, exercise prescription, rehabilitation principles, musculoskeletal red flags.
Orthopedic Tests
HighCervical, thoracic, lumbar, hip/pelvis, shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes.
Therapeutic Devices
MediumTENS, braces, supports, mobility aids, heat/cold devices, contraindications, pacemakers, neuropathy, skin safety.
Hydrotherapy
MediumHot/cold applications, contrast therapy, constitutional hydrotherapy concepts, safety screening, burns, neuropathy, cardiovascular risk.
Counseling / Health Psychology
MediumMotivational interviewing, adherence, behavior change, anxiety/depression triage, trauma-informed communication, referral thresholds.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
HighZang-Fu patterns, tongue/pulse clues, pattern differentiation, treatment principles, safety, biomedical red flags.
Acupuncture
HighPoint safety, contraindications, clean needle principles, pneumothorax risk, anticoagulation, pregnancy points, adverse events.
Chinese Patent Formulas
MediumCommon formula selection, interactions, contamination/adulteration risk, pregnancy caution, liver/kidney monitoring, referral triggers.
Pharmacotherapy Safety
HighMedication reconciliation, herb-drug interactions, anticoagulants, diabetes drugs, sedatives, SSRIs, cardiac medications, adverse reporting.
Blueprint Distribution
CONO-2 Mock Planning| Domain | Weight | 200-Q Mock Target | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modalities | 55–59% | 110–118 questions | Botanical, homeopathy, nutrition, TCM, acupuncture, physical medicine, counseling, pharmacotherapy |
| Assessment & Diagnosis | 30–34% | 60–68 questions | Biomedical assessment, red flags, differential diagnosis, investigations, referral |
| Critical Care & Public Health | 9–13% | 18–26 questions | CPR, infection control, communicable disease, adverse reaction reporting, emergency recognition |
Quick Launch
Practice routesSuggested Modality Study Blocks
BoardQBank sequence| Block | Focus | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | Botanical + nutrition safety | 40–50 |
| Block 2 | Homeopathy + remedy differentiation | 30–40 |
| Block 3 | TCM + acupuncture safety | 35–45 |
| Block 4 | Physical medicine + devices + hydrotherapy | 35–45 |
| Block 5 | Pharmacotherapy + interactions + counseling | 30–40 |
Exam Traps
Avoid
Modalities questions are not simple recall. Always check red flags, contraindications, pregnancy/lactation/pediatrics, anticoagulants, sedatives, diabetes medications, kidney/liver disease, infection-control duties, adverse reactions, and referral thresholds before choosing a modality.