Anabolic steroid drugs can be used legally in all of the following ways, EXCEPT ________

A) to promote weight gain after surgery or trauma
B) to increase the red blood cell (RBC) count to treat anemia
C) to increase the muscle mass in professional athletes
D) to treat loss of muscle mass in patients with AIDS


Answer: C

A) This is a legal use of anabolic steroid drugs.
B) This is a legal use of anabolic steroid drugs.
D) This is a legal use of anabolic steroid drugs.

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