Pharmacology Application In Athletic Training

by Mangus, Brent C.; Miller, Michael G.

• ISBN13: 9780803611276
• ISBN10: 0803611277
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-11
• Publisher: F. A. DAVIS COMPANY

Summary

Here's the information students need to know about how drugs work and how theycan affect athletic performance. Through "real life" scenarios, studentsgain insights into the application of pharmacology in their clinicalpractice from assisting an athlete who is taking a new medication torecognizing drug-related side effects when a negative reaction isoccurring to handling instances of drug abuse. Beginning with an overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the text presents prescriptionand over-the-counter medications in relation to the injuries or healthconditions athletic trainers commonly encounter. Frequently abusedsubstances such as amphetamines, herbals, and anabolicsteroids are also addressed. Legal and ethical issues of drug use arepresented, such as HIPAA-mandated privacy issues, drug testing, andwhich drugs are deemed as acceptable or banned according to NCAAand US Olympic standards

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Historical and Legal Issues	2	(15)
History of Drugs and Pharmacy	3	(1)
Legal Foundations	4	(2)
United States Food and Drug Administration	6	(1)
Over-the-Counter Products	7	(1)
Naming of a Drug	7	(1)
Generic and Brand-Name Drug Ingredients	8	(1)
Medical Abbreviations	9	(1)
Drug Information	9	(2)
Pharmacy in Athletic Training	11	(6)
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics	17	(15)
What Is a Drug?	18	(1)
Pharmacodynamics	18	(4)
Pharmacokinetics	22	(5)
Factors Affecting Drug Response	27	(1)
Barriers to Drug Distribution	27	(1)
Drug Safety	27	(5)
Part 2 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Anti-inflammatory Medications	32	(24)
The Inflammatory Response	33	(4)
Anti-inflammatory Medications	37	(2)
Nsaids	39	(8)
Glucocorticosteroids	47	(9)
Skeletal Muscle-Relaxant Drugs	56	(7)
Muscle Spasm and Spasticity	57	(1)
Malignant Hyperthermia	57	(1)
Muscle-Relaxant Drugs	58	(1)
Adverse Effects	59	(4)
Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus	63	(17)
Definition of Diabetes	64	(1)
Glucose Metabolism	65	(1)
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus	66	(1)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	66	(1)
Management of Diabetes	66	(4)
Insulin Types	70	(1)
Insulin Therapy	71	(1)
Insulin Therapy Adverse Effects	72	(1)
Oral Antidiabetic Agents	73	(2)
The Athletic Trainer's Responsibility	75	(5)
Drugs for Cardiovascular Arrhythmias and Hypertension	80	(12)
Arrhythmias	81	(4)
Hypertension	85	(7)
Respiratory Drugs	92	(14)
Respiration and Ventilation	93	(1)
Asthma	94	(5)
Allergies	99	(1)
Coughs and Colds	100	(6)
Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders	106	(12)
Peptic Ulcer Disease	106	(3)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease	109	(1)
Diarrhea	110	(1)
Constipation	111	(3)
Intestinal Gas	114	(1)
The Athletic Trainer's Responsibility	115	(3)
Drugs for Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections	118	(15)
Antibiotics	118	(7)
Antiviral Agents	125	(2)
Antifungal Agents	127	(6)
Analgesics and Local Anesthetics	133	(15)
Analgesics	134	(6)
Local Anesthetics	140	(8)
Part 3 Commonly Abused Drugs in Sports
Muscle-building Agents Used in Sports	148	(17)
Steroids	149	(6)
Human Growth Hormone	155	(1)
Dehydroepiandrosterone and Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate	156	(1)
Creatine	157	(2)
Miscellaneous Agents	159	(6)
Stimulants	165	(14)
Ephedra (Ma Huang)	166	(3)
Caffeine	169	(10)
Natural and Ergogenic Supplements	179	(15)
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act	180	(1)
Understanding ``Natural''	181	(1)
Risk Factors	182	(2)
Supplement Use and Popularity	184	(1)
``Natural'' Ergogenic Aids	184	(10)
Social Drugs	194	(13)
High School Athlete Drug Use	195	(2)
College Athlete Drug Use	197	(1)
Alcohol	197	(1)
Tobacco	198	(1)
Marijuana	199	(1)
Cocaine	200	(1)
Club Drugs	201	(6)
Recognition and Rules	207	(10)
Recognition of Drug Abuse	207	(2)
Role of the Athletic Trainer in Drug Abuse Situations	209	(1)
National Collegiate Athletic Association Drug Testing	210	(2)
International Olympic Committee	212	(1)
High-School Drug Testing	213	(4)
Drug Classifications	217	(4)
Glossary	221	(4)
Answers to Chapter Questions	225	(4)
Index	229