Pharmacology
This is known as the broad science concerned with sources of medications, their physical and chemical properties, their actions on the body & their use in medical treatment
What is pharmacology?
The time it takes for the amount of active medicine in the body to reduce by half is known as the
What is a half life?
This is a system used to name active components of a medication for the purposes of identification (Chemical, Generic, Brand)
This type of medication neutralizes acid in the stomach
What are antacids?
The method in which a medication is absorbed, distributed, metabolized & excreted from the body
ATC’s can administer single dose of a . . .
What are non - prescription medications?
OR
What are over - the - counter medications?
These types of medications can combat infections. Name 1 we discussed
What are disinfectants, germicides or antiseptics?
When something is applied to a specific area of the body it means it was applied. . .
What is locally?
Mike is treating an athlete who is in severe pain. Mike gives an athlete a medication that cools & warms the skin, distracting the body from pain. Mike most likely gave the athlete a . . .
What is a topical anesthetic?
Elisa is an ATC who is treating an athlete for an asthma flare up. Which 2 items could Elisa use to manage the flare up?
What are inhalers or nebuilizers?
When an athlete is seen for an illness, the ATC should write down 4 pieces of information.
Name 2 of the 4
What is: Name, medical complaint, allergies, current meds taken?
Michelle is looking to administer a medication internally to an injured athlete. Name 1 possible route of internal administration Michelle could use:
What is: Inhalation, intradermal, intramuscular, intravenous?
Once a medication is absorbed into the body, it will then be transported for distribution through the. . .
What is the bloodstream?
Or
What is the circulatory system?
Giovanna is an ATC who administered a single dose of a OTC medication to an ill athlete. Name 1 of the 4 pieces of information she should write down for her medical record:
What is: Lot #, Exp date, Method of admin, Date / time admin?
Denise is an ATC who is treating an athlete that is experiencing muscular inflammation. To help combat this, Denise can administer a single dose of this kind of an . . .
What is an NSAID?
If an athlete cannot place a substance into their body for competition, this substance is known as a . . .
What is a banned substance?
Alexis is a college soccer player. At random, Alexis may be asked to submit a urine sample to ensure she is competing fairly. This is known as a..?
What is a drug test?
A person should always avoid combining medications with this substance, as it can slow down the functioning of the CNS.
What is alcohol?
This set of organs will complete the excretion of a medication after it is metabolized:
What are the kidneys?
A student athlete can fail a drug test in 1 of 3 ways. Name 2 ways a student athlete can fail a drug test:
What is: Testing positive, tampering & breaching protocol ?
Before a medication can be absorbed into the body it must fully . . .
What is dissolve?
The way a medication affects the human body is known as
What is pharmacodynamics?
A medicine can have multiple names (Nomenclatures). Name 2 out of the 3 possible nomenclatures a medicine can have.
What is: Chemical/Compound name, generic name & brand name?
HGH creates an unfair playing field by giving athletes a competitive advantage. Name 2 ways HGH can give athletes a competitive advantage:
What is: Increased exercise capacity, bone density, muscle mass & decrease in body fat level ?
When an athlete receives medication, a label should be present containing certain pieces of information. Name 3 pieces of information the label should contain:
What is: Product name, name & address of manufacturer, packer, distributor, net contents of package, name of active ingredients & quantity of other ingredients, name of any habit forms drugs contained, cautions & warnings, adequate directions for safe & effective use & expiration date & lot number?