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.

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