Introduction to Pharmacy (101) Study
Guide-Graded A
What three things were the responsibility of early American physicians? - ANSWER-
diagnosed, prepared medicines, surgery
When did the division between physicians and pharmacists begin? - ANSWER-after civil
war
List three remedies widely used in early America. - ANSWER-chinchanga bark- malaria;
mercury- syphalis; laudanum- pain
The first pharmacy technicians were ____________. - ANSWER-enlisted military
personnels
The concept that physicians act only for the good of the patient and keep confidential
what they learn about their patients is delineated in what document? - ANSWER-
Hippocratic Oath
According to early herbalists, why would the shape of a plant or of its leaves be
important? - ANSWER-if the shape of a plant looked like an organ, it would cure what
was wrong with it, or keep it healthy
What was the purpose of bloodletting? - ANSWER-thought to lessen excess body fluids
causing diseases
Describe the story of death by excessive bloodletting. - ANSWER-believed humans
contained 24 pints of blood rather than the actual 8-10 pints, so patients would bleed to
death (George Washington was a victim)
Who was Asclepius? - ANSWER-God of medicine, a physician to wounded soldiers
(Greek); written about in the Iliad
What is symbolized by the two intertwined snakes on the Caduceus? - ANSWER-2
halves of the nervous system
Describe the symbolic importance of snakes in science, medicine and healing. -
ANSWER-represents the need for balance, or homeostasis, for health; snake sheds
represents healing, regeneration, renewness; significant
Guide-Graded A
What three things were the responsibility of early American physicians? - ANSWER-
diagnosed, prepared medicines, surgery
When did the division between physicians and pharmacists begin? - ANSWER-after civil
war
List three remedies widely used in early America. - ANSWER-chinchanga bark- malaria;
mercury- syphalis; laudanum- pain
The first pharmacy technicians were ____________. - ANSWER-enlisted military
personnels
The concept that physicians act only for the good of the patient and keep confidential
what they learn about their patients is delineated in what document? - ANSWER-
Hippocratic Oath
According to early herbalists, why would the shape of a plant or of its leaves be
important? - ANSWER-if the shape of a plant looked like an organ, it would cure what
was wrong with it, or keep it healthy
What was the purpose of bloodletting? - ANSWER-thought to lessen excess body fluids
causing diseases
Describe the story of death by excessive bloodletting. - ANSWER-believed humans
contained 24 pints of blood rather than the actual 8-10 pints, so patients would bleed to
death (George Washington was a victim)
Who was Asclepius? - ANSWER-God of medicine, a physician to wounded soldiers
(Greek); written about in the Iliad
What is symbolized by the two intertwined snakes on the Caduceus? - ANSWER-2
halves of the nervous system
Describe the symbolic importance of snakes in science, medicine and healing. -
ANSWER-represents the need for balance, or homeostasis, for health; snake sheds
represents healing, regeneration, renewness; significant
