Exam 1: History of Medicine and Pharmacy

Federal patient consultation laws mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA 90) are directed at:

Which early physician and alchemist realized the benefit of treating a disorder with one medication at a time to determine the effectiveness and dose of each medication, rather than the customary multiple dosing?

The benefits of certification for pharmacy technicians include:

Which of the following old time remedies are still being used today?

What term refers to a set of standards or guidelines within which a facility functions?

Which ancient physician was known as a proponent of diet, exercise, rest, and lifestyle changes to improve health?

The effects associated with opioid receptors include all of the following except:

Which soft drink originally contained cocaine and caffeine?

The ancient treatment process of cutting a hole in the skull to allow evil spirits that were thought to cause disease a way to exit the body was called:

Which of the following scientists made major contributions to the field of genetics?