Pharmacology Application in Athletic Training

Pharmacology Application in Athletic Training

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Here's the information students need to know about how drugs work and how they<br />can affect athletic performance. Through "real life" scenarios, students<br />gain insights into the application of pharmacology in their clinical<br />practice—from assisting an athlete who is taking a new medication to<br />recognizing drug-related side effects when a negative reaction is<br />occurring to handling instances of drug abuse.<br /><br /><br /><br />Beginning with an overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the text presents prescription<br />and over-the-counter medications in relation to the injuries or health<br />conditions athletic trainers commonly encounter. Frequently abused<br />substances such as amphetamines, herbals, and anabolic<br />steroids are also addressed. Legal and ethical issues of drug use are<br />presented, such as HIPAA–mandated privacy issues, drug testing, and<br />which drugs are deemed as acceptable or banned according to NCAA<br />and US Olympic standards