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Pharmacy Terminology and Roles Quiz

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What is the main responsibility of a pharmacist in the healthcare profession?

Conducting laboratory tests

Preparing, dispensing, and managing medications (correct)

Administering vaccinations

Performing surgeries

What is the historical origin of the term 'pharmacy'?

Greek word for 'poison'

Greek word for 'administration of drugs' (correct)

Late Latin word for 'healthcare'

Greek word for 'magic charm'

In Greek mythology, what symbols were created to represent medicine and health?

Statues of Asclepius and Hygeia (correct)

Statues of Apollo and Artemis

Statues of Zeus and Hera

Statues of Hades and Persephone

What is the meaning of the term 'Caduceus' in the context of pharmacy?

A staff with two snakes, a symbol for medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of pharmacy in healthcare systems?

Ensuring safe and effective drug use Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'pharmacy' based on the provided text?

A healthcare profession involving preparing, dispensing, and managing medications Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of pharmacists in the public health system?

Preparing personalized medications based on specific patient needs Signup and view all the answers

What qualifications are needed to become a pharmacist?

Chemistry/biology/mathematics/physics, basic literacy, and numeracy skills Signup and view all the answers

What do pharmacists do in terms of dispensing medications?

Dispense prescription medications and provide information to patients about the drugs and their use Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did the concept of pharmaceutical education emerge?

20th Century Signup and view all the answers

Who emphasized the concept of balancing bodily humor and introduced the idea of compounding medicines?

Greeks, particularly Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did the Industrial Revolution bring advancements in drug manufacturing and standardization of dosage forms?

Renaissance and Early Modern Period Signup and view all the answers

What did the advent of the printing press facilitate in terms of pharmaceutical knowledge?

Dissemination of pharmaceutical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which regulatory body witnessed significant growth in the 20th Century?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Signup and view all the answers

"Canon of Medicine" by Avicenna became a major reference work in which fields?

'Pharmacy' and 'Pharmacology' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common responsibility of pharmacists?

Providing information to patients about the drugs and their use. Signup and view all the answers