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What is primarily involved in performing accurate pharmaceutical calculations?
What is primarily involved in performing accurate pharmaceutical calculations?
What is included in the typical contents of a prescription?
What is included in the typical contents of a prescription?
Which significant contributions were made by Ancient Arabic pharmacists?
Which significant contributions were made by Ancient Arabic pharmacists?
Why is it important to learn about prescriptions?
Why is it important to learn about prescriptions?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of pharmacy as practiced by Ancient Arabic pharmacists?
Which of the following is a key aspect of pharmacy as practiced by Ancient Arabic pharmacists?
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What defines a drug?
What defines a drug?
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Which of the following can be considered a source of drugs?
Which of the following can be considered a source of drugs?
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Which statement is incorrect regarding drugs?
Which statement is incorrect regarding drugs?
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Who is typically the first source of assistance and advice on healthcare matters?
Who is typically the first source of assistance and advice on healthcare matters?
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What types of origins do drugs have?
What types of origins do drugs have?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Pharmacy Orientation & Medical Terminology
- Course Code: PPH101
- Fall 2024
- Instructor: Dr. Ali Nasr
- University: GALALA UNIVERSITY, powered by Arizona State University
Important Notes
- 1- Lecture Time
- 2- Attendance
- 3- Handouts
- 4- Coursework
Grades Distribution
- Coursework: 30 Marks
- Mid-term Exam (after 6 weeks): 30 Marks
- Final Exam (after 15 weeks): 40 Marks
- Total: 100 Marks
References
- Several textbooks are mentioned, including titles like "Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems," "Aulton's Pharmaceutics," "The Pharmaceutical Codex," "Encyclopedia of Pharmaceutical Technology," and "Pharmaceutical Suspensions."
Course Objectives
- Students will learn the mission of pharmacy, the role of pharmacists in society, the responsibilities of a pharmacist, and the skills needed to become a pharmacist.
- Students will compare different pharmacy careers and the corresponding educational requirements.
- Students will identify pharmaceutical dosage forms and routes of administration.
- Students will be able to read prescriptions and identify medication errors.
- Students will be able to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations.
- Students will learn about prescriptions and their contents.
- Students will learn about Ancient Arabic pharmacists and their contributions to pharmacy.
Introduction
- Pharmacy is derived from the Greek word "pharmakon," meaning medicine or drug.
- Pharmacy is a profession focused on preparing suitable and convenient medicines from natural and synthetic sources for treating and preventing diseases.
- Pharmacy involves preparing and dispensing medications, interpreting prescription orders, providing drug information to the public, and compounding, labeling, and dispensing drugs and medical devices.
Pharmacist
- A pharmacist is a well-educated and licensed professional who dispenses drugs and provides drug information.
- They are considered experts on drugs.
- Pharmacists are the most accessible members of the healthcare team.
- They are a first source of assistance and advice for common health care matters.
Drug
- A drug is a material with a pharmacological effect. It can be natural (e.g., plant, animal, mineral), synthetic (e.g., aspirin), or semi-synthetic (e.g., ampicillins).
- When a drug is mixed with other ingredients (excipients), packed, labeled, and dispensed, it is called a medicine.
Drug General Characteristics
- Drugs are used to treat diseases.
- They are pure and have defined chemical structures.
- They have well-known physical, chemical, and biological properties.
- They are available from known sources.
- Most drugs have adverse reactions in the body.
Pharmaceutical Products
- Drugs processed on a large scale by pharmaceutical manufacturers are known as pharmaceutical products.
- When dispensed to the patient, they are referred to as medicines.
Pharmaceutical products characteristics:
- Safe
- Effective
- Reliable
Dosage Forms Components
- Drug
- Excipients
- Active ingredients (therapeutic components)
- Inactive ingredients (excipients)
- Dosage form (a combination of the above for a specific product)
Active Ingredients
- A matter that possesses therapeutic activity
Inactive Ingredients (Excipients)
- A matter that has no therapeutic activity
Pharmacy Education
- Five main degree programs are available in Egypt: Pharm D, Diploma, Master's, and PhD.
Pharm D
- Five-year course.
- 10 semesters
- 100 hours training in pharmaceutical organizations after the 3rd year.
- Optional one-year training
Pharm D (Clinical Pharmacy)
- Five-year course.
- 10 semesters
- 100 hours training in pharmaceutical organizations after the 3rd year.
- Optional one-year training
Diploma
- One year (2 semesters).
- Various specializations are available.
Master's Degree
- Requires one and a half years of study.
- One-year thesis or dissertation.
PhD Degree
- Requires a minimum of two years.
- Includes defining a thesis.
Departments of Faculty of Pharmacy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology/Pharmaceutics
- Department of Pharmacognosy
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
- Focuses on pharmaceutics and industrial pharmacy.
- Pharmaceutics: deals with formulating and characterizing dosage forms.
- Industrial pharmacy: deals with unit operations, processes, and regulations (GMP, documentation, validation).
Department of Pharmacognosy
- Study of information on drugs from plant sources and their constituents.
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Scientific study of medicines and drug action.
- Traditional study of poisons.
- Study of adverse effects of chemical agents on biological systems.
Department of Biochemistry
- Study of chemistry and metabolic pathways of different compounds in the body.
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Deals with the synthesis, analysis, and design of different compounds
Department of Microbiology
- Study of minute organisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
- Role of pharmacists in healthcare
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This quiz will test your understanding of the foundational concepts in pharmacy, including the mission of pharmacy, roles of pharmacists, and related career pathways. Prepare to identify key responsibilities and skills necessary for success in the field of pharmacy.
