Pharmacy History and Literature Quiz

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Who is credited for the foundation of pharmacy as a profession?

  • Romans
  • Ancient Greeks (correct)
  • Egyptians
  • Chinese

During the ancient through early modern era, what was ancient man's first soothing application for healing?

  • Wine
  • Hot water
  • Cool water (correct)
  • Oil

In which era did the Industrialization Era of pharmacy occur?

  • Prehistory to AD 1500
  • 1970 to present
  • 1940 to 1970 (correct)
  • 1600 to 1940

Which era is associated with the new horizon of biotechnology and genetic engineering?

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Who learned from instinct and observation of birds and beasts during the ancient era?

<p>Ancient man (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What soothing application did ancient man use for healing during the ancient through early modern era?

<p>Cool water, a leaf, dirt or mud (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited for the foundation of pharmacy as a profession?

<p>The ancient Greeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Greek legend, who is associated with the foundation of pharmacy as a profession?

<p>Asclepius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the Industrialization Era of pharmacy occur?

<p>1940 to 1970 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical period is associated with the new horizon of biotechnology and genetic engineering?

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Flashcards

Ancient Greeks

Pharmacy's foundation as a profession is often attributed to them.

Ancient Man's First Remedy

Ancient humans first used readily available resources like cool water for healing.

Industrialization Era of Pharmacy

This period saw significant advancements in drug manufacturing and scaling up production.

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Era

This era marks advancements like personalized medicine through the manipulation of genes.

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Ancient Man's Learning Method

They learned by observing animal behavior to identify potential remedies.

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Ancient Man's Soothing Applications

Substances such as cool water, leaves, dirt, or mud were used for their soothing properties.

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Asclepius

In Greek legend, he is closely linked with the art of healing and medicine.

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Study Notes

The Foundation of Pharmacy

  • Hippocrates is credited with establishing the foundation of pharmacy as a profession in ancient Greece.
  • In Greek legend, Asclepius, the god of medicine, is associated with the origins of pharmacy.

Ancient Healing Practices

  • Ancient man’s first soothing application for healing was the use of natural herbs and plants for medicinal purposes.
  • Observations and instincts from animals, particularly birds and beasts, provided knowledge for healing practices during the ancient era.

Industrialization Era

  • The Industrialization Era of pharmacy occurred during the 18th and 19th centuries, marked by significant advancements in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

  • The era associated with new horizons in biotechnology and genetic engineering began in the late 20th century, focusing on the manipulation of living organisms for medical advancements and drug development.

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