Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Name at least three types of performance enhancing drugs
A
Stimulants Narcotic analgesics Anabolic agents Peptide hormones Diuretics
2
Q
What negative effects do anabolic agents have?
A
High blood pressure Heart disease Infertility Cancer Women can take on male characteristics such as facial hair
3
Q
Give two examples of restricted drugs
A
Beta blockers
Corticosteroids
Alcohol
Local anaesthetics
4
Q
Why is a urine sample split into two samples prior to testing?
A
To double check the result if the first sample is positive
5
Q
What effect does blood doping have on performance?
A
Increases the number or red blood cells and so oxygen carrying capacity which improves cardiovascular performance
