IHSA Pharmacology & Medication Management 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Oral salbutamol

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Hidden amounts may include prohibited substances at uncertain doses

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Diuretics

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Alert medical personnel immediately and do not administer the drug

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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IHSA Pharmacology & Medication Management 2