Legal & Professional Responsibilities
Athletic trainers must be knowledgeable about these laws since their ability to administer might vary from one to another
State laws
This is the primary goal of drug testing in athletics: to protect the athlete's health and ensure this.
Fair competition
Unlike acetaminophen, NSAIDs provide these two specific therapeutic effects. Analgesic and this
Anti-inflammatory
Recreational drug abuse has a significant impact on an athlete's physical and this type of health
psychological
These drugs are used to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth
antibiotics
This term refers specifically to providing a single dose of medication for immediate use
Administering
Drug testing in athletics is conducted to detect performance-enhancing drugs, and these
Recreational drugs
This NSAID (often taken as a preventive measure for heart disease) is associated with more side effects than ibuprofen
Aspirin
Erratic mood swings and social withdrawal are considered a behavioral sign of this.
drug abuse
Drugs that depress neural activity within skeletal muscles to reduce muscle spasm and guarding
Muscle relaxant
This term refers to providing a quantity of medication sufficient for multiple doses.
Dispensing
These two major organizations perform drug testing both during and outside of competitions.
NCAA and USADA
While some may think it is safe, this method of re-injecting oxgenated blood increases the risk of blood clots and strokes.
blood doping
If an athlete admits to using recreational drugs to cope with stress, the trainer should refer them here.
Counselor or support program
Substances that neutralize acidity in the upper gastrointestinal tract to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
anatacids
Athletic trainers cannot administer these types of drugs, even with the athlete's consent.
Prescription
If an athlete is worried about testing positive after drinking an espresso, they are concerned about a positive test for this substance
caffeine
Use of this type of muscle-building performance enhancer increases the risk of psychological disorders.
anabolic steroids
Contrary to some beliefs, use of this specific CNS-depressing recreational drug can have adverse effects on an athlete's performance and health.
marijuana
Agents used to evacuate substances from the bowels
laxatives
Under certain conditions, an athletic trainer may legally perform this specific action regarding nonprescription medications
The correct procedure for an athletic trainer when an athlete tests positive for a banned substance.
Referral for support
PEDs are also known as this a ________ aid
ergogenic
This healthcare professional is legally allowed to dispense prescription drugs
Pharmacist
Agents that relieve flatulence (gas) by inhibiting gas formation and aiding its expulsion.
Carminitives