Fun Facts & History
This famous green-and-white caffeinated soft drink was invented by a pharmacist in Atlanta in 1886.
Coca-Cola
This undergraduate degree or specific prerequisite coursework is normally required before entering pharmacy school.
Undergraduate pre-pharmacy curriculum/Bachelor of Science
This is the main job of a retail pharmacist after a doctor writes a prescription.
Dispensing or preparing medications
What does this abbreviation mean? PRN
as needed
True or False: You can stop taking your antibiotic early if you are feeling better after your infection.
False
This founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence was America's first apothecary/pharmacist.
Benjamin Franklin
This is the name of the professional doctorate degree required to become a licensed pharmacist.
Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Mixing different chemicals and ingredients to create a custom medication is called this.
Compounding
What does this abbreviation mean? U.D.
Use as directed
Where is the safest place to store your medications? A. Car B. Bathroom C. Nightstand
Nightstand
This month is nationally recognized as American Pharmacists Month.
October
This is the primary board exam graduates must pass to demonstrate competence and practice pharmacy.
NAPLEX
This is the one task a pharmacy technician is never legally allowed to do.
Counsel a patient
What does this abbreviation mean? PO
by mouth
What is the name of the life-saving medication used for opioid overdose?
Narcan
True or False: In most states today, retail pharmacists can give routine immunizations like the flu shot or shingles vaccine.
True
This state board exam focuses specifically on pharmacy laws and regulations.
MPJE
This type of pharmacist works in a sterile, lab-like room wearing protective gear to prepare IV medications.
Hospital or Infusion Pharmacist
What does this abbreviation mean? HS
At bedtime
True or False: It's okay to take more medicine than prescribed in order to feel better faster.
False
True or False: In the 1940's and 1950's, standard ethics rules discouraged pharmacists from discussing drug side effects or mechanisms of action directly with patients.
True
This is the total typical number of years of post-high school education required to earn a Pharm.D. degree.
6 to 8 years (2-4 years undergraduate + 4 years pharmacy school)
This specialized pharmacist handles radioactive materials used for medical imaging and cancer treatments.
Nuclear pharmacist
What does this abbreviation mean? BID
Twice daily
What is the maximum daily dose of Tylenol? A. 1000 mg B. 2000 mg C. 3000 mg D. 4000 mg
D. 4000 mg