NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which athlete could possibly test positive for erythropoietin (EPO)
A
Cross Country Skier
B
Marathon Runer
C
Cyclist
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cyclist Niklas Axelsson tested positive for EPO in 2000.

Detailed explanation-2: -EPO is a hormone used by endurance athletes to boost red blood cell production to increase oxygen transport around the body and improve aerobic performance.

Detailed explanation-3: -How is EPO detected? A test for EPO was first presented at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia that was based on a complementary analysis using blood and urine matrix. With this test, a blood screening took place first, followed by a urine test to confirm possible use of EPO.

Detailed explanation-4: -ERYTHROPOIETIN (EPO) By injecting EPO, athletes aim to increase the concentration of red blood cells to boost their aerobic capacity.

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