Question 1

After using a mixture of strychnine and brandy, what sport was Thomas Hicks participating in when he died at the completion of his competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boxing 
B)  Cycling 
C)  Marathon 
D)  Wrestling 
A)  Boxing 
B)  Cycling 
C)  Marathon 
D)  Wrestling C

Question 2

Why has it been difficult to do double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on the effects of steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government will not allow research with controlled substances 
B)  They produce detectable psychological effects, so the participants can tell when they are being given the steroid and when they are being given the placebo 
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, so the participants can tell when they are being given the steroid and when they are being given the placebo 
C)  The potency of the drugs is so variable from one sample to another 
D)  The researchers could face a massive lawsuit B

Question 3

People of excessive size or "giants" often die at an early age because their internal organs continue to grow due to excessive production of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cells 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Creatine 
D)  Human growth hormone 
A)  Red blood cells 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Creatine 
D)  Human growth hormone D

Question 4

Distinguish between the terms anabolic and androgenic when referring to steroid effects. What natural male hormone does both? What happens if women use anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

Anabolic effects are those that increase

Question 5

What have the laboratory studies of endurance on stationary bicycles found regarding caffeine consumption?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The Canadian government has not yet restricted the amount of ephedra allowed in OTC products and NHPs, which can significantly increase the ability of ripped products to promote weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The 2003 BALCO scandal involved a laboratory that was

Accepted Answer

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 8

Stimulant drugs like caffeine, amphetamines, and cocaine are sometimes considered to increase energy output and are, therefore, referred to as what type of drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Androgenic 
B)  Pharmacokinetic 
C)  Ergogenic 
D)  Tachyphylactic 
A)  Androgenic 
B)  Pharmacokinetic 
C)  Ergogenic 
D)  Tachyphylactic

Question 9

What is an ideal body fat range for a healthy male?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 9 percent 
B)  14 to 20 percent 
C)  25 to 30 percent 
D)  35 to 37 percent 
A)  6 to 9 percent 
B)  14 to 20 percent 
C)  25 to 30 percent 
D)  35 to 37 percent

Question 10

Creatine has been shown to actually be a "fat burner."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the possible outcome for athletes and others who use amphetamines or cocaine regularly?

Accepted Answer

Athletes and others who use amphetamines

Question 12

In the 1800s, the French cycling team endorsed Mariani's "wine for athletes" which contained which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  Amphetamine 
C)  A trace of bull's blood 
D)  Cocaine 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  Amphetamine 
C)  A trace of bull's blood 
D)  Cocaine

Question 13

What was one outcome of the tougher 2006 drug testing policies in Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

A)  As many as one-fourth of the players on some teams have been permanently banned from the league 
B)  Steroid use has increased further, because the players now cannot use amphetamines 
C)  Chewing tobacco use has increased 
D)  More players are diagnosed with ADHD perhaps so they can have therapeutic-use exemptions to take stimulant drugs 
A)  As many as one-fourth of the players on some teams have been permanently banned from the league 
B)  Steroid use has increased further, because the players now cannot use amphetamines 
C)  Chewing tobacco use has increased 
D)  More players are diagnosed with ADHD perhaps so they can have therapeutic-use exemptions to take stimulant drugs

Question 14

How do anabolic steroids affect skeletal muscle size?

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroids affect skeletal muscle

Question 15

The use of steroids is surprisingly high among Canadian women, even higher than use by men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of these was NOT mentioned as one of the psychological side effects of high doses of steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory loss 
B)  Paranoid jealousy 
C)  Mood swings 
D)  Increased aggressiveness 
A)  Memory loss 
B)  Paranoid jealousy 
C)  Mood swings 
D)  Increased aggressiveness

Question 17

Describe the development and current state of the drug ephedrine in sports.

Accepted Answer

When Olympic officials developed lists o

Question 18

The 1989 Physician's Desk Reference contained which of the following statements in boldface type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anabolic steroids have been shown to enhance athletic ability. 
B)  Anabolic steroids have NOT been shown to enhance athletic ability. 
C)  Anabolic steroids have been shown to be highly addictive. 
D)  Anabolic steroids have NOT been shown to be highly addictive. 
A)  Anabolic steroids have been shown to enhance athletic ability. 
B)  Anabolic steroids have NOT been shown to enhance athletic ability. 
C)  Anabolic steroids have been shown to be highly addictive. 
D)  Anabolic steroids have NOT been shown to be highly addictive.

Question 19

Which person ignited what would become the BALCO Scandal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barry Bonds 
B)  Sylvester Stallone 
C)  Ben Johnson 
D)  Tommy Simpson 
A)  Barry Bonds 
B)  Sylvester Stallone 
C)  Ben Johnson 
D)  Tommy Simpson

Question 20

Steroid use by Major League Baseball players was brought to light by the BALCO scandal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After using a mixture of strychnine and brandy, what sport was Thomas Hicks participating in when he died at the completion of his competition?

Why has it been difficult to do double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on the effects of steroids?

People of excessive size or "giants" often die at an early age because their internal organs continue to grow due to excessive production of which of the following?

Distinguish between the terms anabolic and androgenic when referring to steroid effects. What natural male hormone does both? What happens if women use anabolic steroids?

What have the laboratory studies of endurance on stationary bicycles found regarding caffeine consumption?

The Canadian government has not yet restricted the amount of ephedra allowed in OTC products and NHPs, which can significantly increase the ability of ripped products to promote weight loss.

The 2003 BALCO scandal involved a laboratory that was

Stimulant drugs like caffeine, amphetamines, and cocaine are sometimes considered to increase energy output and are, therefore, referred to as what type of drug?

What is an ideal body fat range for a healthy male?

Creatine has been shown to actually be a "fat burner."

What is the possible outcome for athletes and others who use amphetamines or cocaine regularly?

In the 1800s, the French cycling team endorsed Mariani's "wine for athletes" which contained which of the following?

What was one outcome of the tougher 2006 drug testing policies in Major League Baseball?

How do anabolic steroids affect skeletal muscle size?

The use of steroids is surprisingly high among Canadian women, even higher than use by men.

Which of these was NOT mentioned as one of the psychological side effects of high doses of steroids?

Describe the development and current state of the drug ephedrine in sports.

The 1989 Physician's Desk Reference contained which of the following statements in boldface type?

Which person ignited what would become the BALCO Scandal?

Steroid use by Major League Baseball players was brought to light by the BALCO scandal.

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

Filters

Exam 16: Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

After using a mixture of strychnine and brandy, what sport was Thomas Hicks participating in when he died at the completion of his competition?

Why has it been difficult to do double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on the effects of steroids?

People of excessive size or "giants" often die at an early age because their internal organs continue to grow due to excessive production of which of the following?

Distinguish between the terms anabolic and androgenic when referring to steroid effects. What natural male hormone does both? What happens if women use anabolic steroids?

What have the laboratory studies of endurance on stationary bicycles found regarding caffeine consumption?

The Canadian government has not yet restricted the amount of ephedra allowed in OTC products and NHPs, which can significantly increase the ability of ripped products to promote weight loss.

The 2003 BALCO scandal involved a laboratory that was

Stimulant drugs like caffeine, amphetamines, and cocaine are sometimes considered to increase energy output and are, therefore, referred to as what type of drug?

What is an ideal body fat range for a healthy male?

Creatine has been shown to actually be a "fat burner."

What is the possible outcome for athletes and others who use amphetamines or cocaine regularly?

In the 1800s, the French cycling team endorsed Mariani's "wine for athletes" which contained which of the following?

What was one outcome of the tougher 2006 drug testing policies in Major League Baseball?

How do anabolic steroids affect skeletal muscle size?

The use of steroids is surprisingly high among Canadian women, even higher than use by men.

Which of these was NOT mentioned as one of the psychological side effects of high doses of steroids?

Describe the development and current state of the drug ephedrine in sports.

The 1989 Physician's Desk Reference contained which of the following statements in boldface type?

Which person ignited what would become the BALCO Scandal?

Steroid use by Major League Baseball players was brought to light by the BALCO scandal.

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

Filters