Author Question: A college freshman wants to use anabolic steroids to ensure a place on the soccer team. How should ... (Read 82 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A college freshman wants to use anabolic steroids to ensure a place on the soccer team. How should the nurse respond?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Steroids can cause a low sperm count.
2. Steroids can cause testicular atrophy.
3. Steroids can cause impotence.
4. Steroids cause more facial hair to grow.
5. Steroids can cause high blood pressure.

Question 2

During a physical examination, the nurse suspects an adolescent client may be using anabolic steroids after assessing:

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. below-normal height for age.
2. elevated blood pressure.
3. increased acne.
4. argumentative behavior.
5. hunger and increased thirst.

wshriver · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The use of anabolic steroids can cause oligospermia or low sperm count.
Rationale 2: The use of anabolic steroids can lead to testicular atrophy.
Rationale 3: The use of anabolic steroids can cause impotence.
Rationale 4: The use of anabolic steroids does not cause an increase in facial hair in males.
Rationale 5: The use of anabolic steroids causes sodium and water retention, which can lead to hypertension.
Global Rationale: The use of anabolic steroids can cause oligospermia or low sperm count, testicular atrophy, and impotence. Retention of sodium and water can result in hypertension. The use of anabolic steroids does not cause an increase in facial hair in males.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Anabolic steroids can promote premature epiphyseal plate closure, thereby reducing adult height.
Rationale 2: Anabolic steroids cause salt and water retention, leading to hypertension.
Rationale 3: Anabolic steroids can cause acne.
Rationale 4: Behavioral changes caused by anabolic steroids include an increase in aggressive behavior.
Rationale 5: Anabolic steroids do not cause hunger and increased thirst in the adolescent.
Global Rationale: Anabolic steroids can promote premature epiphyseal plate closure, thereby reducing adult height. They also cause salt and water retention, leading to hypertension. Behavioral changes and increased acne are also resultant of anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids do not cause hunger and increased thirst in the adolescent.