Lesson 1 Quiz Flashcards
What pharmacy law was responsible for prohibiting the distribution of adulterated and misbranded food and drugs?
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
What organization maintains a national certification program for pharmacy technicians?
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
What organization is responsible for regulating the direct manufacture, distribution, and dispense of controlled substances?
Drug Enforcement Administration
Which era in history was marked by increased concentration of the development of new medications and by the establishment of the concept of pharmaceutical care?
Patient Care Era
Who is considered the “father of pharmacology”?
Dioscorides
What initiative was started by the DEA to improve patient safety through the proper disposal of unused narcotic medicines in homes?
National Drug Take Back