French Pharmacists: Bernard Courtois

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Who discovered Fluorine using electrolytic methods?

Joseph Caventou

Pierre Robiquet

Bernard Courtois

Henri Moissan (correct)

The Edict creating pharmacy as an independent branch of public welfare service was issued by Frederick II in 1240.

True

Name the contributions to Pharmacy made by Joseph Caventou and Pierre Pelletier.

Quinine and caffeine

Bernard Courtois discovered _____ in algae.

iodine Signup and view all the answers

Match the following notable figures in pharmacy with their contributions:

Bernard Courtois = Iodine in algae Joseph Caventou = Quinine Pierre Robiquet = Codeine Henri Moissan = Fluorine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following texts is associated with the creation of medicines by God?

Genesis Signup and view all the answers

Cladius Galen is known as the first pharmacist and botanist.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary usage of Myrrh as mentioned in the biblical records?

As astringent, carminative, and protectant. Signup and view all the answers

Galen's medical writings dominated the Western medical field for _____ years.

1,500 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following figures with their contributions to pharmacy:

Cladius Galen = Originator of cold cream formula The Book of Sirach = Excellent rules for drug collection and storage Genesis = Creation of medicines by God Exodus = Usage of Olibanum (frankincense) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the regulations imposed by Galen in pharmaceutical practice?

Prices of remedies must be fixed Signup and view all the answers

The practice of pharmacy was fully separated from medicine in all regions during Galen's time.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are Galenicals?

Pharmaceuticals compounded by mechanical means. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups of natives worked for the sick during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Jonas Salk developed the oral vaccine for polio.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of American pharmacy?

William Procter Jr. Signup and view all the answers

The first university in the Philippines to offer a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree was __________.

University of Santo Tomas Signup and view all the answers

Match the following notable figures with their contributions:

Jonas Salk = Injectable vaccine for polio Albert Sabin = Oral vaccine for polio Don Leon Ma. Guerrero = First Filipino pharmacist John Morgan = Advocated for prescription writing Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the 'botiquines' during Spanish colonialism in the Philippines?

Unqualified persons allowed to dispense simple medicines Signup and view all the answers

The Shakers were known for cultivating medicinal herbs.

True Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did the Dominican priests play in the development of pharmacy education in the Philippines?

They established the first university to offer a pharmacy degree. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contributions of French Pharmacists

Bernard Courtois: Notable for discovering iodine in algae and bromine in seawater.
Joseph Caventou & Pierre Pelletier: Pioneers in pharmaceutical chemistry, known for isolating quinine and caffeine.
Pierre Robiquet: Recognized for the discovery of codeine.
Henri Moissan: Developed methods for extracting fluorine through electrolysis.

Magna Carta of 1240

Issued by Frederick II, establishing pharmacy as an independent public welfare service.
Signified the importance of a regulated pharmaceutical profession.

Philippine Pharmaceutical Practice

Recognition of native healers by Spanish colonizers:
- Medi quillos: Traditional practitioners or "doctors."
- Curanderos: General healers.
- Herbolarios: Herbal practitioners.

Pharmacy in the USA

The Shakers: A religious group renowned for cultivating and supplying medicinal herbs globally.
William Procter Jr.: Considered the "Father of American Pharmacy" and the first hospital pharmacist.
John Morgan: Advocated for formal prescription writing and served as America’s first Apothecary General.

University of Santo Tomas

First to offer Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and licentiate in pharmacy in the Philippines, established in 1871 by Dominican priests.

Historical Figures in Pharmacy

Don Leon Ma. Guerrero: The first Filipino pharmacist, contributed to the establishment of pharmacy practices.
Biblical References:
- Book of Sirach (1200 B.C.): Early guidelines for drug collection, storage, and use.
- Genesis: Describes myrrh as a medicinal agent.
- Exodus: Mentions olibanum (frankincense) as a therapeutic substance.

Contributions of Claudius Galen

Lived from 130 to 200 A.D., considered the first pharmacist and botanist.
Advanced drug compounding, practiced both pharmacy and medicine in Rome.
Introduced galenicals: Pharmaceuticals compounded by mechanical means.
His formulations, such as cold cream, ruled Western pharmaceutical practice for over 1,500 years.
Pioneered official pharmacy regulations in Sicily and Southern Italy, including:
- Limiting the number of pharmacies.
- Setting prices for remedies.
- Mandatory supervision of pharmaceutical practices.

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Explore the multifaceted contributions of Bernard Courtois, a notable French pharmacist, poet, and physician. This quiz delves into his work with iodine in algae and bromine, as well as his significant pharmaceutical teachings.