Drugs in sports Flashcards

1
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17.
Drugs in sports
a. topical phenylephrine is prohibited

A

False. Bupropion, caffeine, nicotine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pipradrol, and synephrine: These substances are included in the 2020 Monitoring Program, and are not considered Prohibited Substances.

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2
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b. tamoxifen reduces the gynaecomastic effects of testosterone

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True. Tamoxifen, an estrogen antagonist, is effective for recent-onset and tender gynecomastia when used in doses of 10-20 mg twice daily.

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3
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c. the excessive use of growth hormone increases the risk of acromegaly

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True

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4
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d. probenecid increases the renal excretion of nandrolone

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True. Probenecid is indicate for gout. It promotes the renal excretion of urates.

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5
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e. amphetamine improves response time

A

True. Stimulants improves reaction time

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6
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18.
Drug use in sports
a. nandrolone stimulates red blood cell production

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True. Erythropoietic action: Nandrolone stimulates kidney production of erythropoietin, leading to increases in red blood cell mass and volume.

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7
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b. hydrochlorothiazide assists in weight loss

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True. Diuretics are used to lose weight

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8
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c. tamoxifene causes gynaecomastia

A

False.

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9
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d. amphetamine reduces tremor during archery

A

Beta blockers reduce tremor

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10
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e. probenecid decreases the renal excretion of testosterone

A

False. increases

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11
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Match the following with its effect:
a.Beta Blockers

1. Increases strength = more
powerful punches
2. Keep calm = steady aiming
3. Meet the fighting weight
4. Can perform whilst injured
5.Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
6. React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
A
  1. Keep calm = steady aiming
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12
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Match the following with its effect:
b.Peptide Hormones

1. Increases strength = more
powerful punches
2. Keep calm = steady aiming
3. Meet the fighting weight
4. Can perform whilst injured
5.Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
6. React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
A
  1. Increases red blood cells = carry

more oxygen

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13
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Match the following with its effect:
c. Stimulants

1. Increases strength = more
powerful punches
2. Keep calm = steady aiming
3. Meet the fighting weight
4. Can perform whilst injured
5.Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
6. React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
A
  1. React quickly to the shots =

higher rate of success

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14
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Match the following with its effect:
d. Anabolic Steroids

1. Increases strength = more
powerful punches
2. Keep calm = steady aiming
3. Meet the fighting weight
4. Can perform whilst injured
5.Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
6. React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
A
  1. Increases strength = more

powerful punches

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15
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Match the following with its effect:
e. Narcotic Analgesics

1. Increases strength = more
powerful punches
2. Keep calm = steady aiming
3. Meet the fighting weight
4. Can perform whilst injured
5.Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
6. React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
A
  1. Can perform whilst injured
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16
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Match the following with its effect:
f. Diuretcs

1. Increases strength = more
powerful punches
2. Keep calm = steady aiming
3. Meet the fighting weight
4. Can perform whilst injured
5.Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
6. React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
A
  1. Meet the fighting weight
17
Q

Drugs in sport

a. in long distance cyclists peptide hormone increases red blood cell production

A

a. true, (EPO)

18
Q

Drugs in sport

b. archery athletes use beta blockers to provide a steady aim

A

b. true

19
Q

Drugs in sport

c. use of anabolic steroids by boxers improves musculoskeletal muscle

A

c. true

20
Q

Drugs in sport

d. goalkeepers use stimulants to decrease their reaction time

A

d. false, increase

21
Q

Drugs in sport

e. weight-lifters use diuretics to decrease body weight

A

e. false, weight lifters don’t want to cut

22
Q

Effect of Anabolic Steroids doping in men

a. increases sperm count

A

a. False, decrease

23
Q

Effect of Anabolic Steroids doping in men

b. . decrease in estrogen levels

A

b. False, increase estorgen levels

24
Q

Effect of Anabolic Steroids doping in men

c. acne on face and back

A

c. True

25
Q

Effect of Anabolic Steroids doping in men

d. impaired liver function

A

d. True

26
Q

Effect of Anabolic Steroids doping in men

e. errectile dysfunction

A

e. True

27
Q

A 25 year old jockey chooses to illegally lose weight prior to the required weigh-in before a major horse racing competition. Which category drug would best serve this intention?

A

Diuretics

28
Q

A 17 year old rugby player wants to play in the 1st team. He is advised by a coaching assistant of a supplement product that contains an anabolic steroid to increase his muscle mass. Which compound is the steroid that was in his supplement ?

A

Nandrolone

29
Q

Drugs in sports

a. methamphetamine enhances endurance

A

a. true

30
Q

Drugs in sports

b. nandrolone protects skeletal muscle from the catabolic action of cortisol

A

b. true

31
Q

Drugs in sports

c. salbutamol syrup use is prohibited in sport

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c. true

32
Q

Drugs in sports

d. exogenously administered erythropoietin reduces red blood cell oxygen - carrying capacity

A

d. false, increases

33
Q

Drugs in sports

e. danazol reduces aggressive behaviour

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e. false, increases