Questions and Answers
Who was the first graduate of the medical technology course in the Philippines?
Which historical figure founded the Filipino Red Cross?
What significant role did Melchora Aquino, also known as Tandang Sora, play during the Philippine Revolution?
Which law pertains to the regulation of pharmacy practice in the Philippines?
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Who was the first licensed pharmacist in the Philippines?
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What was the purpose of the Hospital Real de Manila during the Spanish regime?
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Which of the following individuals converted their house into quarters for soldiers during the Phil-American War?
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What interventions were commonly suggested by the Herricheros during the Spanish regime?
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Study Notes
Terminology in Medical Fields
- Medtech: Significant establishments include QUIRICIDA STA CRUZ MANILA and the formal syllabus created by DR. PIO DE RODA.
- Philippine College Union of BAESA: Recognized for pioneering the first medical technology course in the country.
- Dr. Jesse Umali: Notable as the first graduate of the Medtech program from UST, completing a 4-year B.S. on June 14, 1961.
- Pharmacy: The UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS was the first institution for pharmaceutical education in the Philippines.
- Botica Boie: Founded by Dr. Lorenzo iviegrao, it was the first and largest drugstore in the country.
- Leon Maria Guerrero Legaspi: Acknowledged as the first licensed pharmacist in the Philippines and deemed the father of Philippine pharmacy.
- Republic Act 5921: Governs pharmacy practice in the Philippines.
Nursing Practices in Philippine History
- Herbicheros: Practiced witchcraft as nurses during the Spanish regime, known for their roles as practicantes or enfermeros.
- Hospital Real de Manila: Established for Spanish soldiers under Gov. Francisco de Sande.
- San Lazaro Hospital: Exclusively for leprosy patients and founded by Brother Juan Clemente.
- Hospital de Indios: Set up by the Franciscan order to provide care.
- Local Beliefs: Illnesses without known causes were often attributed to witchcraft by figures like "mangkukulam" or "manggagaway."
Key Figures in the Philippine Revolution
- Josephine Bracken: Married to Jose Rizal, established a field hospital in Tejeros for caring for injured soldiers.
- Rose Sevilla de Alvaro: Converted her home into a refuge for Filipino soldiers during the Philippine-American War.
- Hilaria de Aguinaldo: Organized the Filipino Red Cross; her commitment greatly supported revolutionary efforts.
- Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora): Known for her nursing of Filipino soldiers and providing food and shelter.
- Trinidad Tecson (Ina ng Biak na Bato): Contributed nursing services by caring for soldiers in Biak na Bato.
- Agueda Kahabagan: A revolutionary leader in Laguna who also provided nursing care for her troops.
Nursing Contributions During the Revolution
- Dona Maria Agoncillo de Aguinaldo: Second wife of Emilio Aguinaldo, she provided critical nursing support to soldiers and led the Filipino Red Cross branch in Batangas.
- Nursing Schools: The establishment of nursing institutions like Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing in 1906 and Philippine General Hospital School of Nursing in 1907 marked significant advancements in nursing education in the Philippines.
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Dive into the historical development of medical technology and pharmacy in this quiz. Explore key figures, institutions, and milestones that shaped these professions in the Philippines. Perfect for students in the first semester of A.Y. 2024-2025.
