History of Drugs in Pharmacy: Pre-historic to Modern Age
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What were drug practitioners in the Pre-historic Pharmacy era also referred to as?

  • Supernatural practitioners
  • Ancient physicians
  • Tribal healers (correct)
  • Modern pharmacists
  • In the Supernatural Concept Age Pharmacy, what was believed to be the cause of diseases?

  • Bacterial infections
  • Genetic mutations
  • Evil spirits (correct)
  • Dietary imbalances
  • What was the main aim of Pre-historic Pharmacy according to the text?

  • Using magical substances for healing
  • Maintaining health through medicinal knowledge (correct)
  • Influencing bodily functions with natural substances
  • Treating ailments with modern drugs
  • How were illnesses explained in the Supernatural Concept Age Pharmacy?

    <p>Supernatural terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term was used for drug practitioners in the eastern continent during the Pre-historic Pharmacy era?

    <p>Shamans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief system influenced treatments in the Pre-historic Pharmacy era?

    <p>Supernatural powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main responsibility of Asipu in Babylonian society?

    <p>Performing spells and incantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization demonstrated a high level of pharmaceutical sophistication with a wide range of dosage forms compounded into detailed recipes?

    <p>Egyptian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ancient Greece, what did the term 'pharmakon' primarily refer to?

    <p>Magic spells and remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the supernatural concept in Pharmacy during the mentioned period?

    <p>Healing and curative powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of healers in Babylon was responsible for using a large collection of drugs and converting them into dosage forms used today?

    <p>Empirical healers (Asu)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main type of drugs that were the most prominent during the mentioned period for healing purposes?

    <p>Laxatives and enemas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main tools used by health practitioners during the Old Age?

    <p>Herbs and plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which era did synthesis take a crude form leading to numerous explosions in laboratories?

    <p>Age of the Alchemists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period coincided with the Renaissance and Scientific Thinking in 1700 A.D.?

    <p>Supernatural Era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key outcome of investigations into plants' active ingredients up to the current Century?

    <p>Enhanced natural products incorporated into clinical medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is NOT included in the progression of the pharmacy profession and practices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Decreased reliance on natural products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs were applied both internally and externally by health practitioners during the Old Age?

    <p>Herbal and mineral drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pre-historic Pharmacy Era

    • Drug practitioners in this era were commonly referred to as shamans.
    • The main aim of Pre-historic Pharmacy was to combat diseases using natural resources and treatments influenced by beliefs and traditions.
    • Practitioners were guided by a belief system that included spiritual and supernatural elements for healing.

    Supernatural Concept Age Pharmacy

    • Diseases were believed to be caused by malevolent spirits and supernatural forces.
    • Illnesses were explained through superstitions and mystical interpretations, attributing health issues to the influence of gods or evil spirits.

    Babylonian Pharmacy Practices

    • In Babylonian society, the Asipu was responsible for diagnosing ailments and providing medicinal treatment.
    • A category of healers known as pharmacists was responsible for using a large collection of drugs and converting them into modern dosage forms.

    Civilizations and Contributions

    • The ancient Egyptians demonstrated advanced pharmaceutical practices with a wide range of dosage forms compounded into detailed recipes.
    • In ancient Greece, the term pharmakon primarily referred to drugs or remedies used for healing.
    • The main types of drugs prevalent during this period for healing purposes were plant-based substances, often used for their medicinal properties.

    Tools and Practices

    • Main tools used by health practitioners during the Old Age included mortars, pestles, and simple tools for extraction and preparation of remedies.
    • During this period, pharmacological synthesis took a crude form, leading to numerous laboratory explosions due to inadequate understanding of substances.

    Historical Development

    • The period coinciding with the Renaissance and Scientific Thinking was around 1700 A.D. marking a significant advancement in medical and pharmaceutical practices.
    • A key outcome of investigations into plants' active ingredients has been the development of modern pharmacology and medicine.

    Other Notes

    • The practice of surgery is not included in the progression of pharmacy profession and practices as traditionally emphasized in the text.
    • During the Old Age, drugs were applied both internally and externally, incorporating methods such as poultices, infusions, and ointments.

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