Drugs in sports Flashcards
17.
Drugs in sports
a. topical phenylephrine is prohibited
False. Bupropion, caffeine, nicotine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pipradrol, and synephrine: These substances are included in the 2020 Monitoring Program, and are not considered Prohibited Substances.
b. tamoxifen reduces the gynaecomastic effects of testosterone
True. Tamoxifen, an estrogen antagonist, is effective for recent-onset and tender gynecomastia when used in doses of 10-20 mg twice daily.
c. the excessive use of growth hormone increases the risk of acromegaly
True
d. probenecid increases the renal excretion of nandrolone
True. Probenecid is indicate for gout. It promotes the renal excretion of urates.
e. amphetamine improves response time
True. Stimulants improves reaction time
18.
Drug use in sports
a. nandrolone stimulates red blood cell production
True. Erythropoietic action: Nandrolone stimulates kidney production of erythropoietin, leading to increases in red blood cell mass and volume.
b. hydrochlorothiazide assists in weight loss
True. Diuretics are used to lose weight
c. tamoxifene causes gynaecomastia
False.
d. amphetamine reduces tremor during archery
Beta blockers reduce tremor
e. probenecid decreases the renal excretion of testosterone
False. increases
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
- Keep calm = steady aiming
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
- Increases red blood cells = carry
more oxygen
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
- React quickly to the shots =
higher rate of success
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
- Increases strength = more
powerful punches
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
- Can perform whilst injured