Chapter 17 Flashcards

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What is the branch of science known as pharmacology?

A

Study of the effects of drugs on biological systems

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What is a drug vehicle?

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A therapeutically inactive substance that transports a drug

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By what methods can drugs be administered to an individual

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Shots, pills, ointments, and many more

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What are the legal implications if an athletic trainer administer prescription and non-prescription drugs?

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No prescription drugs
Sometimes nonprescription but most of the time no

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What are some responses that the patient may experience if using drugs?

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Addiction, and other side effects

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How do stimulants enhance performance?

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Increases Alertness and reduces fatigue, affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems

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What are the purposes of narcotic analgesic drugs?

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Used to manage pain

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What type of patient would use beta blockers?

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One with hypertension or heart disease

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Why would beta blockers be used?

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To slow the heart rate

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What is blood doping in sports?

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Removing blood from a patient, storing it for 6 weeks, and then putting it back in the patient

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Why is blood doping used?

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To improve endurance

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What are the dangers of blood doping?

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Allergic reactions, kidney damage, fever, and jaundice

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what are the dangers of smokeless tobacco?

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Can lead to cancer and deterioration of the mouth

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Why is cocaine use a danger to users?

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There are a lot of diseases that you can develop

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How can an individual using drugs identified?

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With a drug test

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