Pharm: CH.1-History of Medicine & Pharmacy

What describes sources of materials for remedies in ancient times?

remedies such as herbals, plants, roots, & religion have been used throughout history

Which scientist made major contributions to the field of genetics?

Gregor Mendel (famous scientist & monk) laid the foundation for genetics & how genes are woven into heredity known as the father of genetics

The definition of an opioid

created from opium by the opium poppy & reacted to receptor located in the central nervous system

What tasks may advance Pharmacy Technicians perform?

order drugs & supplies, or are working in a clinical setting or quality control

What are maggots and leeches medically used for?

to repair the tissue that have been severely damaged, ex: patients that have undergone surgery, skin grafts, or patients with infections

How many continuing education (CE) hours does a certified pharmacy technicians need to maintain certification

20 hours of continuing education every two years

Name some nondiscretionary duties for a Pharmacy Technician?

preparing & dispensing medication, labeling, packing, communicating with patients, maintaining cleanliness

Describe different levels of Pharmacy Technicians

addition levels depends on level of national certifications & require passing specific exams

Skills and knowledge that an entry-level pharmacy technicians should have

posses skills in pharmacology, laws & regulation, compounding, medication safety, inventory, & billing

Things that should be avoided when applying for pharmacy technician jobs

lack of training, certifications, job requirements

Side effects associated with opioid receptors

become addictive, immunosuppression, respiratory depression

The first vaccine, developed in 1796, prevented what condition

developed by Edward Jenner, vaccine for small pox

Who developed the Polio vaccine?

Jonas Salk

Where was the first pharmacy opened

United States military

Who were the first Pharmacy Technicians

enlisted in the military because of the high demand for medications to treat injuries and illness

Organization that created the first national examination for Pharmacy Technician

created in 1995 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

New Pharmacists must obtain which credential

need strong in depth and broad communication skills to communicate effectively with doctors, other health care team members & patients

Who should have the skill-sets of pharmacology, laws & regulations, compounding, and medication safety

Pharmacy Technicians

What is OBRA '90

an act that states a pharmacist must offer to counsel patients at the time of purchase include Medicaid

Medications that are derived from plants

honey, caffeine, ephedrine, & more

Which organization licenses pharmacists

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Who can take new prescriptions over the phone

only pharmacists

Who discovered penicillin

Alexander Fleming, discovered by accident in 1928

Can Pharmacy Technicians counsel patients

no only pharmacist