Question 1

One steroid-related effect is the development of foul breath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Roiling is a practice seen in some steroid misusers of steadily increasing their dose to a highpoint in the middle of their training regimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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 misuse has no effect on the reproductive system when misused. 
B) Steroid misuse can cause decreased fertility in both male and female misusers. 
C) Steroid misuse can contribute to suppression of abnormal liver tissue in misusers of either sex. 
D) Steroid misuse affects the reproductive functioning of men, but not women. 
A) Steroid misuse has no effect on the reproductive system when misused. 
B) Steroid misuse can cause decreased fertility in both male and female misusers. 
C) Steroid misuse can contribute to suppression of abnormal liver tissue in misusers of either sex. 
D) Steroid misuse affects the reproductive functioning of men, but not women. B

Question 4

The most recent research suggests adolescent girls' use of anabolic steroids is probably lower than that of adolescent boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychiatric symptoms of steroids misuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggression 
B) Depression 
C) Suicidal impulses 
D) Hyperactivity 
A) Aggression 
B) Depression 
C) Suicidal impulses 
D) Hyperactivity

Question 6

In the United States, anabolic steroids have been categorized as a Category III controlled substance since ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1981 
B) 1990 
C) 1997 
D) 2004 
A) 1981 
B) 1990 
C) 1997 
D) 2004

Question 7

Some girls misuse steroids because of the belief that they will help to

Accepted Answer

A) lower cholesterol levels. 
B) increase hair growth. 
C) lower body fat levels. 
D) increase musculature. 
A) lower cholesterol levels. 
B) increase hair growth. 
C) lower body fat levels. 
D) increase musculature.

Question 8

Anabolic Steroids are classified as a Category 1 Controlled Substance

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

The compound THG

Accepted Answer

A) appears to have been developed to avoid detection in the standard urine tests used in athletics. 
B) was suppressed by the German government because of its unwanted side effects. 
C) was later found to detract from athletic performance. 
D) is only effective if co-administered with huge doses of vitamin B compounds. 
A) appears to have been developed to avoid detection in the standard urine tests used in athletics. 
B) was suppressed by the German government because of its unwanted side effects. 
C) was later found to detract from athletic performance. 
D) is only effective if co-administered with huge doses of vitamin B compounds.

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT seem to be a source for misusers to obtain steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) Internet pharmacies 
B) Over-the-counter steroids 
C) Steroids intended for veterinary use 
D) Steroids smuggled into the U.S.from other countries 
A) Internet pharmacies 
B) Over-the-counter steroids 
C) Steroids intended for veterinary use 
D) Steroids smuggled into the U.S.from other countries

Question 12

Steroid misusers do not experience withdrawal when they discontinue use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify some groups of individuals who might misuse steroids, along with the reasons for such misuse in each group.

Accepted Answer

1. Athletes: Athletes may misuse steroid

Question 14

The median age for anabolic steroid use is , according to your text.

Accepted Answer

A) 27 
B) 13 
C) 18 
D) 22 
A) 27 
B) 13 
C) 18 
D) 22

Question 15

Which of the following is a reproductive symptom of steroid misuse seen in males?

Accepted Answer

A) increased sperm production 
B) decreased frequency in the need to urinate 
C) enlargement of the testicles and penis 
D) enlargement of the breasts 
A) increased sperm production 
B) decreased frequency in the need to urinate 
C) enlargement of the testicles and penis 
D) enlargement of the breasts

Question 16

Which of the following is one of the typical routes of administration for steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) Intranasally 
B) Sublingual 
C) Intramuscular 
D) Anal 
A) Intranasally 
B) Sublingual 
C) Intramuscular 
D) Anal

Question 17

The term "anabolic" refers to , and the term "androgenic" refers to .

Accepted Answer

A) growth and repair; femininizing qualities 
B) growth and repair; masculinizing qualities 
C) femininizing qualities; muscle stimulating 
D) masculinizing qualities; muscle stimulating 
A) growth and repair; femininizing qualities 
B) growth and repair; masculinizing qualities 
C) femininizing qualities; muscle stimulating 
D) masculinizing qualities; muscle stimulating

Question 18

The incidence of sudden cardiac death for steroid misusers is times higher than that of non-users.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.5 
B) 2-3 
C) 4-6 
D) 8-10 
A) 1.5 
B) 2-3 
C) 4-6 
D) 8-10

Question 19

Which of the following complications of steroid misuse may NOT automatically reverse after use is discontinued?

Accepted Answer

A) Enhanced fertility in male misusers 
B) Infertility in women 
C) Cessation of bone growth 
D) Blood flow patterns within the hypothalamus in the brain 
A) Enhanced fertility in male misusers 
B) Infertility in women 
C) Cessation of bone growth 
D) Blood flow patterns within the hypothalamus in the brain

Question 20

It is hypothesized that steroids affect the receptor in the brain, which is involved with aggression, anxiety and reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) glucocorticoid 
B) Serotonin 
C) GABAa 
D) testosterone 
A) glucocorticoid 
B) Serotonin 
C) GABAa 
D) testosterone

Exam 14: The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

One steroid-related effect is the development of foul breath.

Roiling is a practice seen in some steroid misusers of steadily increasing their dose to a highpoint in the middle of their training regimen.

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?

The most recent research suggests adolescent girls' use of anabolic steroids is probably lower than that of adolescent boys.

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychiatric symptoms of steroids misuse?

In the United States, anabolic steroids have been categorized as a Category III controlled substance since ________.

Some girls misuse steroids because of the belief that they will help to

Anabolic Steroids are classified as a Category 1 Controlled Substance

The anabolic steroids are similar in structure to

The compound THG

Which of the following does NOT seem to be a source for misusers to obtain steroids?

Steroid misusers do not experience withdrawal when they discontinue use.

Identify some groups of individuals who might misuse steroids, along with the reasons for such misuse in each group.

The median age for anabolic steroid use is , according to your text.

Which of the following is a reproductive symptom of steroid misuse seen in males?

Which of the following is one of the typical routes of administration for steroids?

The term "anabolic" refers to , and the term "androgenic" refers to .

The incidence of sudden cardiac death for steroid misusers is times higher than that of non-users.

Which of the following complications of steroid misuse may NOT automatically reverse after use is discontinued?

It is hypothesized that steroids affect the receptor in the brain, which is involved with aggression, anxiety and reproduction.

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