Pharmacology & Medication Management Flashcards
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What does 'enteral' administration mean in medication delivery?
Answer: Delivered through the gastrointestinal tract (oral, rectal, sublingual)
Enteral administration involves delivery through the GI tract, including oral, rectal, and sublingual routes.
An athlete's anti-doping sample returns an adverse analytical finding for a stimulant found in a cold medicine. The 'strict liability' principle means:
Answer: The athlete bears responsibility regardless of intent, but sanctions may be reduced with proof of no fault
Strict liability holds athletes responsible for substances in their bodies; however, demonstrating no significant fault can reduce the sanction.
Which of the following best describes polypharmacy risk in athletic populations?
Answer: Using multiple medications simultaneously, increasing interaction and adverse effect risk
Polypharmacy increases the risk of drug-drug interactions, adverse effects, and inadvertent prohibited substance consumption.
A coach is responsible for ensuring accurate medication records. Which detail is LEAST necessary to include in a medication log?
Answer: Athlete's personal home address
Medication logs require drug name, dose, route, and time; personal home addresses are irrelevant to pharmacological tracking.
Erythropoietin (EPO) is prohibited in sport primarily because it:
Answer: Increases red blood cell production, enhancing oxygen delivery to muscles
EPO stimulates erythropoiesis, raising hematocrit and hemoglobin levels to increase aerobic capacity, providing a significant performance advantage.
When storing medications for an athletic team, which temperature condition is most critical for many biologics such as insulin or vaccines?
Answer: Refrigerated 36–46°F (2–8°C)
Most biologics require refrigeration at 2–8°C (36–46°F) to maintain potency and prevent degradation.
A coach discovers an athlete is using a peptide hormone purchased online without a prescription. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Inform the athlete of the legal and anti-doping risks and refer to team medical staff
Coaches should educate athletes on prohibited substance risks, confiscation authority depends on jurisdiction, and referral to medical staff ensures proper handling.