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PHAR 100 Questions and Correct
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Drugs
Ans: substances other than food that change the structure or function of
the body or mind. Any substance received by a biological system that is
not received for nutritive purposes.
Pharmacology
Ans: study of drugs/ the science of drugs
historical influences on pharmacology
Ans: 1. ancient civilizations
2. poisons
3. religion
Ancient Chinese role in pharmacology
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Ans: earliest recorded drug experiments come from China in 2700 BC.
Drugs classified according to taste
Ancient Egyptian influence on pharmacology
Ans: history recorded on papyri. The Ebers Papyrus (1500 BCE) was a
textbook of drug use for medical students
Ebers Papyrus
Ans: An Egyptian document, dated approximately 1500 B.C., containing
more than eight hundred prescriptions for common ailments and diseases
Shen Nung
Ans: Father of Chinese Medicine, emperor who classified all drugs
according to taste
Ancient Greek influence on pharmacology
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Ans: 380 BCE, Theophrastus wrote a textbook on therapeutics
- includes detailed information on opium
- obtained this material from the opium poppy
Theophrastus
Ans: Third century BC Greek philosopher and naturalist. Wrote a textbook
on therapeutics including information on opium
Aristotle
Ans: A Greek Philosopher, taught Alexander the Great, started a famous
school, studied with Plato. Taught Theophrastus
Opium
Ans: substance derived from the opium poppy from which all narcotic
drugs are derived
The influence of religion on pharmacology
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Ans: Medicine men acted as both physicians and priests. plants
containing Intoxicating substances were used to alter the state of
consciousness and facilitate communication with their gods. Therapy
heavily influenced by religion and magic.
Mescaline
Ans: natural hallucinogen derived from the peyote cactus buttons.
Causes hallucinations, a feeling of well-being, and distortion of perception
(similar to effects of LSD)
LSD
Ans: a powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid (lysergic acid
diethylamide). Causes hallucinations, a feeling of well-being and
distortion of perception. Synthesis based on structure of ergot alkaloids
The influence of poisons on pharmacology
PHAR 100 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Drugs
Ans: substances other than food that change the structure or function of
the body or mind. Any substance received by a biological system that is
not received for nutritive purposes.
Pharmacology
Ans: study of drugs/ the science of drugs
historical influences on pharmacology
Ans: 1. ancient civilizations
2. poisons
3. religion
Ancient Chinese role in pharmacology
,2 | Page
Ans: earliest recorded drug experiments come from China in 2700 BC.
Drugs classified according to taste
Ancient Egyptian influence on pharmacology
Ans: history recorded on papyri. The Ebers Papyrus (1500 BCE) was a
textbook of drug use for medical students
Ebers Papyrus
Ans: An Egyptian document, dated approximately 1500 B.C., containing
more than eight hundred prescriptions for common ailments and diseases
Shen Nung
Ans: Father of Chinese Medicine, emperor who classified all drugs
according to taste
Ancient Greek influence on pharmacology
,3 | Page
Ans: 380 BCE, Theophrastus wrote a textbook on therapeutics
- includes detailed information on opium
- obtained this material from the opium poppy
Theophrastus
Ans: Third century BC Greek philosopher and naturalist. Wrote a textbook
on therapeutics including information on opium
Aristotle
Ans: A Greek Philosopher, taught Alexander the Great, started a famous
school, studied with Plato. Taught Theophrastus
Opium
Ans: substance derived from the opium poppy from which all narcotic
drugs are derived
The influence of religion on pharmacology
, 4 | Page
Ans: Medicine men acted as both physicians and priests. plants
containing Intoxicating substances were used to alter the state of
consciousness and facilitate communication with their gods. Therapy
heavily influenced by religion and magic.
Mescaline
Ans: natural hallucinogen derived from the peyote cactus buttons.
Causes hallucinations, a feeling of well-being, and distortion of perception
(similar to effects of LSD)
LSD
Ans: a powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid (lysergic acid
diethylamide). Causes hallucinations, a feeling of well-being and
distortion of perception. Synthesis based on structure of ergot alkaloids
The influence of poisons on pharmacology
