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What is the branch of science that deals with the origin, development, manufacturing, and dispensing of drugs prepared from natural or synthetic sources, and their use in the treatment and prevention of diseases?
What is the branch of science that deals with the origin, development, manufacturing, and dispensing of drugs prepared from natural or synthetic sources, and their use in the treatment and prevention of diseases?
Who is considered the 'father of medicine' and surmised that disease was caused by an imbalance of bad humors?
Who is considered the 'father of medicine' and surmised that disease was caused by an imbalance of bad humors?
What is the official book listing drugs and medical preparations, including standards for drug's preparation and analysis?
What is the official book listing drugs and medical preparations, including standards for drug's preparation and analysis?
What symbol did the ancient Greeks use to represent pharmacy?
What symbol did the ancient Greeks use to represent pharmacy?
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Which healthcare professional practices in pharmacy and is responsible for providing the best pharmaceutical care to patients in hospitals and health centers?
Which healthcare professional practices in pharmacy and is responsible for providing the best pharmaceutical care to patients in hospitals and health centers?
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Where was the earliest known record of the practice of pharmacy found?
Where was the earliest known record of the practice of pharmacy found?
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In which culture was pharmacy practiced in houses of worship such as temples, churches, and mosques?
In which culture was pharmacy practiced in houses of worship such as temples, churches, and mosques?
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Who is venerated as the Father of Chinese medicine?
Who is venerated as the Father of Chinese medicine?
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Where did Chinese people collaborate with Muslim scientists to develop the application of pharmacy?
Where did Chinese people collaborate with Muslim scientists to develop the application of pharmacy?
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What were some of the sources from which Shen Nung derived medicines according to the text?
What were some of the sources from which Shen Nung derived medicines according to the text?
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Study Notes
Pharmacy Overview
- The branch of science that deals with the origin, development, manufacturing, and dispensing of drugs prepared from natural or synthetic sources, and their use in the treatment and prevention of diseases is called Pharmacy.
Father of Medicine
- Hippocrates is considered the 'father of medicine' and surmised that disease was caused by an imbalance of bad humors.
Official Book of Pharmacy
- The official book listing drugs and medical preparations, including standards for drug's preparation and analysis is called Pharmacopeia.
Ancient Greek Symbol for Pharmacy
- The ancient Greeks used the symbol ℞ (Rx) to represent pharmacy.
Healthcare Professional in Pharmacy
- A pharmacist is the healthcare professional who practices in pharmacy and is responsible for providing the best pharmaceutical care to patients in hospitals and health centers.
Earliest Record of Pharmacy
- The earliest known record of the practice of pharmacy was found in ancient Mesopotamia.
Pharmacy in Houses of Worship
- In ancient cultures, pharmacy was practiced in houses of worship such as temples, churches, and mosques.
Father of Chinese Medicine
- Shennong is venerated as the Father of Chinese medicine.
Development of Pharmacy
- Chinese people collaborated with Muslim scientists to develop the application of pharmacy in the Middle East during the Islamic Golden Age.
Sources of Medicines
- According to the text, Shen Nung derived medicines from some of the following sources: plants, animals, and minerals.
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Test your knowledge of the history of pharmacy with this quiz covering ancient practices and origins. Explore how ancient people obtained food, clothes, energy, and medicines from nature, and learn about the early practices of pharmacy.
