CCSP CCSP Sports Pharmacology & Doping Control Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which analgesic mechanism do opioids use, and why are they regulated in sport?

Accepted Answer

Mu-opioid receptor agonism masking pain and impairing judgment

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COX-2 inhibition reducing inflammation

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GABA potentiation reducing anxiety

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Dopamine reuptake inhibition increasing alertness

Question 2

A CCSP practitioner discovers an athlete is using anabolic-androgenic steroids. The first mandatory action is to:

Accepted Answer

Advise the athlete of health risks and report per applicable governing body rules

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Immediately prescribe a tapering protocol

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Refer to a nutritionist

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Continue care without disclosure

Question 3

Which supplement is most commonly contaminated with substances that can cause a positive drug test in competitive athletes?

Accepted Answer

Prohormone-containing or poorly regulated muscle-building supplements

Answer

Vitamin C tablets

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Fish oil capsules

Answer

Magnesium glycinate

Question 4

What is the legal status of caffeine under WADA rules for competitive athletes (as of 2025)?

Accepted Answer

Not prohibited but monitored in the Monitoring Program

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Completely prohibited in-competition

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Prohibited only out-of-competition

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Requires a TUE above 400 mg/day

Question 5

A player tests positive for a prohibited substance claiming contamination from a supplement. The strict liability principle means:

Accepted Answer

The athlete is responsible regardless of intent or knowledge

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Intent must be proven for a sanction to apply

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The supplement manufacturer bears all liability

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The team physician is sanctioned instead

Question 6

Human growth hormone (HGH) is prohibited in sport primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Promotes muscle hypertrophy, fat metabolism, and tissue repair providing performance advantages

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Is exclusively used for pediatric growth disorders

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Only affects bone density with no performance effect

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Is permitted in therapeutic doses with a TUE