Pharm
What is metabolism?
The pharmacological process that describes the transformation of a drug into water-soluble compounds to facilitate removal from the body.
What is the primary fuel source for long-duration exercise according to the 'Rule of Thumb'?
Fats
What phase of tissue healing begins immediately upon injury and is characterized by swelling and ecchymosis?
Acute Inflammatory Response Phase
What is a contraindication for the use of thermotherapy?
Acute Injury
Why are anticholinergic and antihistamine medications risks for athletes training in high heat?
They decrease the mechanism of sweating.
How do stimulants affect the connection between the nervous and cardiovascular systems?
By brain signals telling the body to go faster, forcing the heart to work harder.
What condition is indicated by extreme weight loss, slowed heart rate, and lanugo?
Anorexia Nervosa
What is the primary purpose of Maturation-Remodeling phase exercises in rehabilitation?
To return to sport-specific activity and ensure tissue is aligned.
What is the primary objective of 'Manual Therapy' during rehabilitation?
To increase blood flow, relieve spasms, and realign scar tissue
What is the sublingual drug administration method?
It involves placing easily dissolved agents under the tongue for absorption via the mucous lining.
What is a substance that is therapeutically inactive but used to transport a drug?
Vehicle
What are the three components that define the Female Athlete Triad?
Disordered Eating, Amenorrhea, and Osteoporosis.
Which therapeutic modality is indicated for muscle re-education?
Electrotherapy
Which therapeutic modality uses electrical stimulation to modulate pain and decrease muscle spasms?
Electrotherapy
Which organization tests US athletes on a random basis?
USADA
What is the term for the time required for a drug level in the body to be reduced by one-half?
Half-Life
What is the primary difference between Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder?
The presence of purging behaviors.
What is the typical duration of the 'Maturation-Remodeling' phase of tissue healing?
Can last several years.
Which type of therapeutic intervention is the 'Treatment of Choice' for chronic injuries to increase tissue extensibility?
Manual Therapy
What is the consequence for an athlete's first positive drug test violation according to NCAA regulations?
Suspension for 3 to 24 months
Why does alcohol consumption lead to poor athletic performance the following day?
It dehydrates the body and interferes with metabolism and recovery.
Which macronutrient should account for 45%-65% of an athlete's total caloric intake?
Carbohydrates
Which phase of injury healing involves the body 'cleaning up' the area and preparing for new tissue growth?
Phase 1: Acute Inflammatory Response.
What is the difference between an indication vs a contraindication?
Indication = valid reason for a specific condition
Contraindication = Do not use due to potential harm
Which class of drugs is used to lower blood pressure and is a performance-enhancing category?
Beta Blockers