Question 1

Anabolic steroids are classified as category controlled substances.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 2

Discuss some of the effects of testosterone on males, both prenatally and with the onset of puberty.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone plays a crucial role in the

Question 3

The anabolic steroids are similar in structure to

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. 
B)  inhibitory neurotransmitters found in the body to terminate muscle movements. 
C)  the tumor suppression factor produced by the body. 
D)  toxins produced when muscle tissue is overworked. 
A)  testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. 
B)  inhibitory neurotransmitters found in the body to terminate muscle movements. 
C)  the tumor suppression factor produced by the body. 
D)  toxins produced when muscle tissue is overworked.

Question 4

Anabolic steroid users are at risk for experiencing a drug­induced psychosis referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  "freak out." 
B)  "ripping anger." 
C)  "formication." 
D)  "roid rage." 
A)  "freak out." 
B)  "ripping anger." 
C)  "formication." 
D)  "roid rage."

Question 5

Steroids are derivatives of the testosterone molecule, which is found in adolescent boys, men, and (to a lesser degree) in adolescent girls and women. Which of the following statements is also true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steroid abuse has no effect on the reproductive system when abused. 
B)  Steroid abuse can cause increased fertility in female abusers, but not male abusers. 
C)  Steroid abuse can contribute to suppression of abnormal liver tissue in abusers of either sex. 
D)  Steroid abuse can contribute to increased breast tissue growth in men. 
A)  Steroid abuse has no effect on the reproductive system when abused. 
B)  Steroid abuse can cause increased fertility in female abusers, but not male abusers. 
C)  Steroid abuse can contribute to suppression of abnormal liver tissue in abusers of either sex. 
D)  Steroid abuse can contribute to increased breast tissue growth in men.

Question 6

When compared with non-abusers, it has been estimated that habitual anabolic steroid abusers have a 4-6 times higher risk of which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male fertility problems 
B)  Increased high density lipoprotein production 
C)  Sudden cardiac death 
D)  Male pattern baldness 
A)  Male fertility problems 
B)  Increased high density lipoprotein production 
C)  Sudden cardiac death 
D)  Male pattern baldness

Question 7

According to your text, one unwanted side-effect of anabolic steroid abuse is the

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in low density lipoproteins. 
B)  alteration of the body's ability to form blood clots in an emergency. 
C)  increase in low density lipoproteins. 
D)  increased blood flow to the dermal regions of the body. 
A)  decrease in low density lipoproteins. 
B)  alteration of the body's ability to form blood clots in an emergency. 
C)  increase in low density lipoproteins. 
D)  increased blood flow to the dermal regions of the body.

Question 8

What are some of the mechanisms through which anabolic steroids may exert their effects?

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroids, also known as anaboli

Question 9

The term "anabolic" means , and the term "androgenic" means .

Accepted Answer

A)  growth producing; femininizing 
B)  growth producing; masculinizing 
C)  femininizing; muscle building 
D)  masculinizing; muscle building 
A)  growth producing; femininizing 
B)  growth producing; masculinizing 
C)  femininizing; muscle building 
D)  masculinizing; muscle building

Question 10

Which of the following symptoms of steroids abuse is only seen in males?

Accepted Answer

A)  Priapism 
B)  Unnatural hair growth or loss 
C)  Infertility or sterility 
D)  Acne 
A)  Priapism 
B)  Unnatural hair growth or loss 
C)  Infertility or sterility 
D)  Acne

Exam 14: The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Abuseaddiction

Anabolic steroids are classified as category controlled substances.

Discuss some of the effects of testosterone on males, both prenatally and with the onset of puberty.

The anabolic steroids are similar in structure to

Anabolic steroid users are at risk for experiencing a drug­induced psychosis referred to as

Steroids are derivatives of the testosterone molecule, which is found in adolescent boys, men, and (to a lesser degree) in adolescent girls and women. Which of the following statements is also true?

When compared with non-abusers, it has been estimated that habitual anabolic steroid abusers have a 4-6 times higher risk of which of the following conditions?

According to your text, one unwanted side-effect of anabolic steroid abuse is the

What are some of the mechanisms through which anabolic steroids may exert their effects?

The term "anabolic" means , and the term "androgenic" means .

Which of the following symptoms of steroids abuse is only seen in males?

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Addiction and the Family

The Dual-Diagnosis Client: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

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