A Female Patient Who Swims Competitively Admits to Using Anabolic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A female patient who swims competitively admits to using anabolic steroids to increase her muscle mass and improve her performance. What will the nurse tell this patient?

• A) Anabolic steroids may actually regulate her periods.
• B) Breast size may increase as a result of this drug use.
• C) The risk of liver disease will increase.
• D) Voice changes and facial hair will reverse when she stops the drug.

Understand the role of optimism, unrealistic optimism, and social support in managing stress and its effects.

Grasp the principles of behavior modification and self-modification techniques including reinforcement, punishment, and control of antecedents to manage stress and improve well-being.

Analyze research methods (experimental vs. observational) and critique research findings in the context of stress and health psychology.

Appreciate the importance of coping strategies, such as seeking social support and reevaluating priorities, in fostering posttraumatic growth and resilience.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to adjust all inputs and achieve optimal operation.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for significant competition.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategic goal of firms to achieve the highest possible profit given their costs of production and market demand.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of output, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.