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Pharmacology & Medication Management Flashcards

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  1. An athlete is prescribed a beta-2 agonist for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Which form requires a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) in WADA-governed sports?

    Answer: Oral salbutamol

    Oral beta-2 agonists are prohibited under WADA rules and require a TUE, while specified inhaled forms within dose limits are permitted.

  2. A certified coach notices an athlete taking an OTC supplement that lists 'proprietary blend' without individual ingredient amounts. What is the primary concern?

    Answer: Hidden amounts may include prohibited substances at uncertain doses

    Proprietary blends can mask doses of stimulants or other prohibited substances, making contamination risk assessment impossible.

  3. Which medication class is most associated with masking agents in anti-doping contexts because it increases urinary output and can dilute drug metabolites?

    Answer: Diuretics

    Diuretics are classified as masking agents under WADA because they can dilute urine and reduce detectable concentrations of prohibited substances.

  4. An athlete with a known penicillin allergy is given amoxicillin by a team physician. As a coach, your immediate responsibility is to:

    Answer: Alert medical personnel immediately and do not administer the drug

    Administering a known allergen can cause anaphylaxis; coaches must immediately alert qualified medical staff and withhold the medication.

  5. The term 'half-life' in pharmacology refers to:

    Answer: The time required for half the drug dose to be eliminated from the body

    Half-life is the time needed for the plasma concentration of a drug to decrease by 50%, guiding dosing frequency.

  6. An athlete is prescribed methylprednisolone (an oral corticosteroid) for a severe allergic reaction during a competition period. Which anti-doping action is required?

    Answer: A TUE must be obtained before or retroactively as permitted

    Oral, intravenous, and intramuscular corticosteroids are prohibited in-competition and require a TUE, which can sometimes be retroactive in emergencies.

  7. Which principle should guide a coach when an athlete self-reports taking a new herbal supplement: advise them to stop immediately, continue without concern, research the ingredients for potential prohibited substances, or report it only if performance improves?

    Answer: Research the ingredients for potential prohibited substances before continuing

    Coaches should help athletes verify supplement ingredients against the prohibited list, as natural origin does not guarantee safety or legality in sport.