Chapter 17 Flashcards
What is the branch of science known as pharmacology?
Study of the effects of drugs on biological systems
What is a drug vehicle?
A therapeutically inactive substance that transports a drug
By what methods can drugs be administered to an individual
Shots, pills, ointments, and many more
What are the legal implications if an athletic trainer administer prescription and non-prescription drugs?
No prescription drugs
Sometimes nonprescription but most of the time no
What are some responses that the patient may experience if using drugs?
Addiction, and other side effects
How do stimulants enhance performance?
Increases Alertness and reduces fatigue, affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems
What are the purposes of narcotic analgesic drugs?
Used to manage pain
What type of patient would use beta blockers?
One with hypertension or heart disease
Why would beta blockers be used?
To slow the heart rate
What is blood doping in sports?
Removing blood from a patient, storing it for 6 weeks, and then putting it back in the patient
Why is blood doping used?
To improve endurance
What are the dangers of blood doping?
Allergic reactions, kidney damage, fever, and jaundice
what are the dangers of smokeless tobacco?
Can lead to cancer and deterioration of the mouth
Why is cocaine use a danger to users?
There are a lot of diseases that you can develop
How can an individual using drugs identified?
With a drug test