CCSP CCSP Sports Pharmacology & Drug Testing Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which organization maintains the Prohibited List that governs banned substances for Olympic and elite athletes under the WADA Code?

Accepted Answer

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

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United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

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NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards

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International Olympic Committee Medical Commission

Question 2

An athlete tests positive for a therapeutic-use exemption (TUE) substance. What must a CCSP clinician document to support the athlete's TUE application?

Accepted Answer

Medical necessity, diagnosis, dosage, and duration of treatment

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Only the athlete's verbal report of symptoms

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A letter from the athlete's coach confirming the condition

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Proof that the substance is available over the counter

Question 3

Which class of drugs, commonly used to reduce inflammation after sports injuries, is on the WADA Prohibited List only when administered by injectable routes during in-competition periods?

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids

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Beta-2 agonists

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Diuretics

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Peptide hormones

Question 4

A collegiate athlete asks about using pseudoephedrine for nasal congestion before a competition. What should the CCSP advise?

Accepted Answer

It is permitted by WADA but may be banned by the NCAA above certain urinary thresholds

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It is completely banned at all levels of sport worldwide

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It is freely permitted with no restrictions at any level

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It is only banned for professional athletes, not collegiate athletes

Question 5

Which anabolic agent is endogenously produced and therefore detected via the carbon isotope ratio (CIR) test to distinguish exogenous use?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Stanozolol

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Nandrolone

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Oxandrolone

Question 6

NSAIDs are frequently used by athletes for pain management. Which GI-protective agent should a CCSP consider co-prescribing for an athlete on long-term NSAID therapy?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

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Antihistamine (H1 blocker)

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Antacid alone (e.g., calcium carbonate)

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Sucralfate only