NATA-BOC Pharmacology and Drug Management Flashcards

Which supplement is classified as a performance-enhancing substance and is banned by the NCAA when found in high concentrations in urine?

Answer: Caffeine

Caffeine is restricted by the NCAA; urinary concentrations exceeding 15 mcg/mL are considered a doping violation.

What is the primary purpose of using a diuretic in athletics from a doping perspective?

Answer: To mask other banned substances

Diuretics are often used as masking agents to dilute urine or accelerate excretion of other banned substances, making them prohibited in sport.

Which beta-2 agonist is commonly used as a rescue inhaler for exercise-induced bronchospasm and requires a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) in many sports?

Answer: Albuterol

Albuterol (salbutamol) is the most common rescue inhaler for exercise-induced bronchospasm and may require a TUE depending on the sport's governing body.

An athletic trainer notices an athlete taking herbal supplements. What is the greatest pharmacological concern with unregulated herbal products?

Answer: They may contain undisclosed banned or harmful ingredients

Unregulated herbal supplements may contain undisclosed banned substances or contaminants due to lack of FDA pre-market approval for dietary supplements.

What does the term 'therapeutic index' refer to in pharmacology?

Answer: The ratio between a drug's toxic dose and effective dose

The therapeutic index is the ratio of the toxic dose (TD50) to the effective dose (ED50), indicating how safe a drug is at therapeutic levels.

Which analgesic is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance and requires special prescribing protocols due to its high addiction potential?

Answer: Oxycodone

Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid analgesic with high addiction potential, requiring DEA-regulated prescribing and strict documentation.