Pharmacy Course Overview Quiz

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What was the original purpose of the Pepsi-Cola drink invented by Caleb Bradham?

To serve as a soft drink alternative to alcohol

To help with digestion problems (correct)

To create a health supplement

To provide a caffeine boost

What role does a pharmacist play in the healthcare team?

Provide nutritional guidance

Prescribe medications

Administer injections

Act as a drug expert (correct)

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of pharmacy?

To conduct surgical procedures (correct)

To achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes

To ensure appropriate use of medications

To promote patient safety

Which of the following best defines pharmacy as a health profession?

It involves the discovery, development, and use of medications. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these devices is an example of equipment used to assist in medication management?

Syringes Signup and view all the answers

What is the total percentage weight of the final exam in the grade distribution?

50 Marks Signup and view all the answers

Which course has the highest credit hours?

Pharmaceutics III Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total marks is allocated to the midterm exam?

30% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in Part I of the course outline?

Pharmaceutical Industries Signup and view all the answers

How many marks are awarded for assignments in this course?

10 Marks Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the topics covered in medical terminology as per the course outline?

Routes of drug administration Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lecturer for this course?

Dr. Ramy Elsergany Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the course based on the midterm and final exam dates?

12 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mission of pharmacy?

Optimizing medication use and improving patient health. Signup and view all the answers

Which symbol is traditionally associated with the pharmacy profession?

A single snake and a cup. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately defines a drug?

An agent intended for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. Signup and view all the answers

How does a drug differ from a drug product?

A drug product is a finished dosage form, while a drug is the active ingredient. Signup and view all the answers

What is another historical name for a pharmacist?

Druggist Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pharmacist in healthcare?

To ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'carboy' refer to in pharmacy?

A glass vessel for holding liquids. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false regarding drug products?

They are synonymous with the term 'drug'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ebers Papyrus known for?

It is a collection of ancient Egyptian medical recipes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pharmacy' derive from?

'Pharmakon', meaning a drug or remedy for health. Signup and view all the answers

When did pharmacy officially become an independent profession?

In 1240 AD. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a setting for pharmacy practice today?

Agricultural research Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first hospitals with a permanent pharmacy?

Arab scientists Signup and view all the answers

Which method did the Egyptians use to determine the gender of a fetus?

Pouring urine on grains of wheat and barley. Signup and view all the answers

What did Al-Biruni state about pharmacy?

It is an independent profession requiring specific knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Which tools were commonly used by ancient Egyptians in compounding drugs?

Mortar and pestle, sieve, and balances. Signup and view all the answers

Why should Procardia XL not be broken?

It is designed to release the dosage at once if broken, leading to toxicity. Signup and view all the answers

What type of interaction occurs when ciprofloxacin is taken with dairy products?

Drug-food interaction causing drug ineffectiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What does drug incompatibility refer to?

An unwanted reaction occurring during drug administration. Signup and view all the answers

How can insulin adsorption to PVC infusion sets affect patient care?

It results in low insulin concentration delivered to the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What advice should be given to lactose intolerant patients?

Choose Vibramycin® capsules instead of Granudoxy® tablets. Signup and view all the answers

Why is polypropylene preferred over PVC for insulin infusion sets?

Minimum insulin adsorption occurs with polypropylene. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of all healthcare team members?

To cooperate for good medical service to the patient. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy Orientation & Medical Terminology (PPH101)
Program: Bachelor of Pharmacy-PharmD (Clinical Pharmacy Program)
Lecturer: Dr. Ramy Elsergany, PhD
Department: Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy
Date of Lecture: 8/10/2024

Course Outline (Part I)

Mission of Pharmacy
The pharmacy career
History of Pharmacy
Different information resources
Dispensing of medicines
Drug dosage forms
Ethics of pharmacy
Routes of drug administration
OTC & Prescription medications

Course Outline (Part II)

Medical terminology

Important Notes

Lecture time: 10 minutes of delay allowed
Attendance is required
Handouts will be provided
Coursework includes assignments, quizzes, and a midterm exam

Grades Distribution

Assignment: 10 marks
Quiz Exam: 10 marks
Midterm Exam (after 6 weeks): 30 marks
Final Exam (after 12 weeks): 50 marks
Total: 100 marks

References (Books mentioned)

Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Essential Pharmaceutics
An Introduction to Clinical Pharmaceutics
Aulton's Pharmaceutics

Courses Offered (Department of Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy)

PPH101: Pharmacy Orientation & Medical Terminology (2 Cr. Hrs)
PPH102: Physical Pharmacy (3 Cr. Hrs)
PPH203: Pharmaceutics I (3 Cr. Hrs)
PPH204: Pharmaceutics II (3 Cr. Hrs)
PPH305: Pharmaceutics III (3 Cr. Hrs)
PPH306: Industrial Pharmacy (3 Cr. Hrs)
PPH407: Biopharmaceutics & Basics of Pharmacokinetics (3 Cr. Hrs)
PPH508: Introduction to pharmaceutical, biotechnology & device industries (2 Cr. Hrs)
PPH509: Current GMP (2 Cr. Hrs)
PPH510: Cosmoceuticals (2 Cr. Hrs)
PPH511: Radiopharmaceuticals (2 Cr. Hrs)
PPH512: Applications of nanotechnology in pharmacy (2 Cr. Hrs)

Inventions by Pharmacists

Pepsi-Cola: Invented by Caleb Bradham to help with digestion problems
Coca-Cola: Invented by John Pemberton, originally containing cocaine but later removed

Pharmacist's Role

The pharmacist is the drug expert of the healthcare team

Pharmaceutical Industry

The drug discovery process involves research and development, preclinical studies, clinical trials, and review & approval.

Mission of Pharmacy

To serve society by ensuring appropriate use of medications, devices, and services to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Pharmacy's definition is the health profession that concerns itself with the knowledge system related to the discovery, development, and use of medications to care for patients.

Healthcare Society

Includes patients, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, the healthy public, and health policy decision-makers (like the Minister of Health)

Mission of Pharmacy (Specific aspects)

Appropriate use of medications: tailored to individual patients for maximum therapeutic effect, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Medications (drugs): agents used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and/or cure of diseases.
Devices: equipment, processes, or diagnostic agents for effective medication management. Examples are disposable syringes, diabetic testing kits, and insulin pumps.
Services: patient care and public education services, and screening and monitoring programs that contribute to effective medication use by patients.

Mission of Pharmacy (Additional aspects)

American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) vision: pharmacists are essential for optimizing medication use and improving patient health.

Pharmacy Symbols

Snake and cup: fighting disease with drugs, symbolism from ancient Greece (Asclepius, Hygeia, Caduceus) and World Health Organization (WHO).
Mortar and pestle: used for grinding and mixing drugs.

Drug Information (definitions)

Drug: an agent for diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, cure, or prevention of diseases in humans or animals.
Pharmacist: healthcare professionals responsible for drug manufacture and safe as well as effective use of medications.

Drug vs. Drug Product

Drug: the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) responsible for therapeutic effects.
Drug Product: the finished dosage form containing the API and inactive excipients to ensure the drug performs its intended action. Example: Paracetamol (drug) vs. Pandol tablet (drug product).

Early Drugs

Ebers Papyrus (16th century BC): ancient Egyptian medical document containing 800 formulas and 700 drugs.
Egyptians used mortar and pestle, sieves, and balances in the preparation of drugs, such as pills, suppositories, lotions, plasters, and ointments.
Egyptians determined the fetal sex by pouring urine on wheat and barley. If the barley grew, it was a male; if the wheat, female

History of Pharmacy

Pharmacy is derived from Pharmakon, a term for a drug or purifying remedy in ancient Greece.
Ancient pharmacy was known as pharmacognosy, combining knowledge of drugs for medicinal purposes.
Pharmacy as an independent profession emerged in the early ninth century during the golden age of Arab science.
Al-Biruni considered pharmacy separate from medicine, emphasizing its unique skills required for proper drug handling

Contemporary Pharmacist's Role

Pharmacy graduates, with BSc or PharmD degrees, practice in different settings, such as: community pharmacy, patient care institutions, hospitals, military pharmacy and governmental employment, pharmaceutical research and industry and academia.
These positions showcase the broad scope of pharmacist's roles.

Healthcare Team

All Members cooperate to ensure good medical service to the patient.
Pharmacists are a cornerstone of healthcare teams.
Pharmacists are vital because of their specialized knowledge on chemical, biological, and pharmaceutical sciences, product formulation, dosage form design and clinical applications. It makes them primary sources of drug information.

Examples of Drug Information

Do not break some tablets, designed with specific technologies to release drug at once causing toxicity.
Avoid combining certain drugs with food (e.g., ciprofloxacin and dairy products form non-soluble compounds).
Combinations can have adverse effects(e.g., aspirin and warfarin increase bleeding risk).
Intravenous administration problems (e.g., insulin adsorption to containers and use of alternative containers like polypropylene
Patient counseling, addressing lactose intolerance issues: using the suitable dosage forms that do not contain lactose as an excipient.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts and details of the pharmacy course, including the history of Pepsi-Cola, roles of pharmacists, and course outline specifics. This quiz covers essential responsibilities, evaluation metrics, and equipment used in medication management.