Pharmacology & Medication Management Flashcards
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An athlete has an anaphylactic reaction at a remote training site. A coach trained in first aid should administer which medication first, if available?
Answer: Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)
Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis; antihistamines and corticosteroids are adjuncts and act too slowly for emergencies.
Which factor most significantly affects how quickly an oral medication is absorbed in an athlete who just completed an intense workout?
Answer: Reduced gastrointestinal blood flow due to blood redistribution during exercise
Intense exercise diverts blood from the GI tract to working muscles, slowing intestinal absorption of oral medications.
A stimulant medication prescribed for ADHD (e.g., amphetamine) used by a competing athlete without a TUE would be classified as:
Answer: A prohibited substance in-competition requiring a TUE
Amphetamines are prohibited in-competition under the stimulants category and athletes with ADHD must obtain a TUE to compete while taking them.
The 'first-pass effect' reduces the bioavailability of some oral medications because:
Answer: The liver metabolizes a significant portion of the drug before it reaches systemic circulation
After oral absorption, portal blood carries drugs to the liver where extensive first-pass metabolism can substantially reduce active drug concentration.
Under IHSA's medication management protocol, who bears ultimate responsibility for an athlete's compliance with anti-doping rules regarding medications?
Answer: The athlete themselves
Under WADA's strict liability principle, athletes bear personal responsibility for any substance found in their body, regardless of who administered it.
An athlete traveling internationally for competition should be advised to:
Answer: Carry medications in original labeled containers with a physician letter documenting medical necessity
Original containers, prescriptions, and physician documentation facilitate customs clearance and demonstrate legitimate medical use during international travel.
Glucocorticoid injections administered directly into a joint (intra-articular) by a licensed physician during competition are:
Answer: Permitted provided the appropriate medical declaration or TUE is submitted
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections require a medical declaration or TUE depending on the governing body's rules and competition level.