Question 1

One widely-used legal dietary supplement that has been shown to increase strength is

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A) ginseng. 
B) taurine. 
C) creatine. 
D) high fructose corn syrup. 
A) ginseng. 
B) taurine. 
C) creatine. 
D) high fructose corn syrup.

Question 2

Laboratory studies of endurance on stationary bicycles have found that caffeine

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A) can significantly improve work output at doses of 300-500 mg. 
B) can double endurance at 80 mg,the amount in a can of Red Bull. 
C) does not appear to improve performance. 
D) does not work as well as it did in studies of marathon runners. 
A) can significantly improve work output at doses of 300-500 mg. 
B) can double endurance at 80 mg,the amount in a can of Red Bull. 
C) does not appear to improve performance. 
D) does not work as well as it did in studies of marathon runners.

Question 3

The 2003 BALCO scandal involved a laboratory that was

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A) accused of taking bribes not to report positive urine tests. 
B) selling amphetamines to professional football players. 
C) importing testosterone from China. 
D) selling a previously undetectable steroid to baseball players. 
A) accused of taking bribes not to report positive urine tests. 
B) selling amphetamines to professional football players. 
C) importing testosterone from China. 
D) selling a previously undetectable steroid to baseball players.

Question 4

The origin of the word "dope" is derived from the Dutch word used in South Africa to refer to

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A) a cheap brandy used to impair the performance of racing horses. 
B) a cheap brandy used to improve the performance of racing horses. 
C) a naturally-occurring opioid used to impair the performance of racing horses. 
D) a naturally-occurring opioid used to improve the performance of racing horses. 
A) a cheap brandy used to impair the performance of racing horses. 
B) a cheap brandy used to improve the performance of racing horses. 
C) a naturally-occurring opioid used to impair the performance of racing horses. 
D) a naturally-occurring opioid used to improve the performance of racing horses.

Question 5

After the National Football League banned the distribution of amphetamines in 1971,

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A) random urine tests were used to make sure the players were not taking them. 
B) there were half as many injuries as before the ban. 
C) individual players could still get a prescription and use amphetamines if they wanted. 
D) the ban was ignored,and most teams still bought amphetamines in large quantities for their players. 
A) random urine tests were used to make sure the players were not taking them. 
B) there were half as many injuries as before the ban. 
C) individual players could still get a prescription and use amphetamines if they wanted. 
D) the ban was ignored,and most teams still bought amphetamines in large quantities for their players.

Question 6

Use of substances to enhance performance in athletic competition has been traced back to ancient Egyptians,early Greeks,and the Aztecs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Clenbuterol was first detected in Olympic athletes in 1992.Originally developed as a bronchodilator for treating asthma,this drug is

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A) an anabolic steroid. 
B) a beta-2 agonist. 
C) a serotonin agonist. 
D) a derivative of strychnine. 
A) an anabolic steroid. 
B) a beta-2 agonist. 
C) a serotonin agonist. 
D) a derivative of strychnine.

Question 8

When applied to a drug,the word ergogenic means "energy-producing."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the early types of stimulant drug reported to be used by boxers and others was

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A) strychnine. 
B) arsenic. 
C) laudanum. 
D) clenbuterol. 
A) strychnine. 
B) arsenic. 
C) laudanum. 
D) clenbuterol.

Question 10

As part of the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1990,anabolic steroids were

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A) removed from dietary supplements and became prescription-only drugs. 
B) listed as Schedule I controlled substances (no legal medical use). 
C) listed as Schedule III controlled substances,with limited prescription refills. 
D) required to be accurately labeled when included in dietary supplements. 
A) removed from dietary supplements and became prescription-only drugs. 
B) listed as Schedule I controlled substances (no legal medical use). 
C) listed as Schedule III controlled substances,with limited prescription refills. 
D) required to be accurately labeled when included in dietary supplements.

Question 11

According to Major League Baseball records of the number of ADHD exemptions granted to players,it would seem that the prevalence of ADHD in baseball is double the prevalence in the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following stimulant drugs have been used as performance enhancers in athletic competitions?

Accepted Answer

A) strychnine 
B) cocaine 
C) caffeine 
D) all of the above 
A) strychnine 
B) cocaine 
C) caffeine 
D) all of the above

Question 13

One concern about the use of high doses of steroids is increased aggressiveness,known as "roid rage."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rather than testosterone,athletes prefer to use more selective androgenic steroids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

College athletes who want to avoid failing a drug test

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A) can easily do so by not taking steroids and not taking amphetamines. 
B) have to be sure to avoid eating almonds,because they might cause a false positive. 
C) have to be very careful,because there are more than 3,000 products containing banned substances. 
D) basically would have to not eat or drink anything the day of the event. 
A) can easily do so by not taking steroids and not taking amphetamines. 
B) have to be sure to avoid eating almonds,because they might cause a false positive. 
C) have to be very careful,because there are more than 3,000 products containing banned substances. 
D) basically would have to not eat or drink anything the day of the event.

Question 16

Women who use steroids to increase their strength might produce some irreversible effects,including

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A) fluid retention. 
B) increased facial hair growth. 
C) breast enlargement. 
D) mood swings. 
A) fluid retention. 
B) increased facial hair growth. 
C) breast enlargement. 
D) mood swings.

Question 17

It has been difficult to do double-blind,placebo-controlled studies on the effects of steroids because

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A) the federal government will not allow research with controlled substances. 
B) they produce detectable psychological effects. 
C) the potency of the drugs is so variable from one sample to another. 
D) the researchers could face a massive lawsuit. 
A) the federal government will not allow research with controlled substances. 
B) they produce detectable psychological effects. 
C) the potency of the drugs is so variable from one sample to another. 
D) the researchers could face a massive lawsuit.

Question 18

In the National Football League,use of both amphetamines and steroids by players was banned in 1971.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mariani's Coca Wine,which was sold as "wine for athletes," was an early version of a cola drink containing large amounts of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During and after World War II,it was found that malnourished people could gain weight more rapidly if they were treated with

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone. 
B) cocaine. 
C) ephedrine. 
D) St.John's wort. 
A) testosterone. 
B) cocaine. 
C) ephedrine. 
D) St.John's wort.

One widely-used legal dietary supplement that has been shown to increase strength is

Laboratory studies of endurance on stationary bicycles have found that caffeine

The 2003 BALCO scandal involved a laboratory that was

The origin of the word "dope" is derived from the Dutch word used in South Africa to refer to

After the National Football League banned the distribution of amphetamines in 1971,

Use of substances to enhance performance in athletic competition has been traced back to ancient Egyptians,early Greeks,and the Aztecs.

Clenbuterol was first detected in Olympic athletes in 1992.Originally developed as a bronchodilator for treating asthma,this drug is

When applied to a drug,the word ergogenic means "energy-producing."

One of the early types of stimulant drug reported to be used by boxers and others was

As part of the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1990,anabolic steroids were

According to Major League Baseball records of the number of ADHD exemptions granted to players,it would seem that the prevalence of ADHD in baseball is double the prevalence in the general population.

Which of the following stimulant drugs have been used as performance enhancers in athletic competitions?

One concern about the use of high doses of steroids is increased aggressiveness,known as "roid rage."

Rather than testosterone,athletes prefer to use more selective androgenic steroids.

College athletes who want to avoid failing a drug test

Women who use steroids to increase their strength might produce some irreversible effects,including

It has been difficult to do double-blind,placebo-controlled studies on the effects of steroids because

In the National Football League,use of both amphetamines and steroids by players was banned in 1971.

Mariani's Coca Wine,which was sold as "wine for athletes," was an early version of a cola drink containing large amounts of caffeine.

During and after World War II,it was found that malnourished people could gain weight more rapidly if they were treated with

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Exam 16: Performance-Enhancing Drugs

One widely-used legal dietary supplement that has been shown to increase strength is

Laboratory studies of endurance on stationary bicycles have found that caffeine

The 2003 BALCO scandal involved a laboratory that was

The origin of the word "dope" is derived from the Dutch word used in South Africa to refer to

After the National Football League banned the distribution of amphetamines in 1971,

Use of substances to enhance performance in athletic competition has been traced back to ancient Egyptians,early Greeks,and the Aztecs.

Clenbuterol was first detected in Olympic athletes in 1992.Originally developed as a bronchodilator for treating asthma,this drug is

When applied to a drug,the word ergogenic means "energy-producing."

One of the early types of stimulant drug reported to be used by boxers and others was

As part of the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1990,anabolic steroids were

According to Major League Baseball records of the number of ADHD exemptions granted to players,it would seem that the prevalence of ADHD in baseball is double the prevalence in the general population.

Which of the following stimulant drugs have been used as performance enhancers in athletic competitions?

One concern about the use of high doses of steroids is increased aggressiveness,known as "roid rage."

Rather than testosterone,athletes prefer to use more selective androgenic steroids.

College athletes who want to avoid failing a drug test

Women who use steroids to increase their strength might produce some irreversible effects,including

It has been difficult to do double-blind,placebo-controlled studies on the effects of steroids because

In the National Football League,use of both amphetamines and steroids by players was banned in 1971.

Mariani's Coca Wine,which was sold as "wine for athletes," was an early version of a cola drink containing large amounts of caffeine.

During and after World War II,it was found that malnourished people could gain weight more rapidly if they were treated with

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Use Disorders

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