Which of the following types of agents are sometimes used by athletes to increase physical performance and require a prescription?
A) Catabolic steroids
B) Anabolic steroids
C) Sterols
D) Protein supplements
B) Anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids are often in the news because of their use by athletes to increase physical performance and because they are often obtained illegally for this purpose. Catabolic steroids do not have the same desired action as anabolic steroids. Sterols are not used for these purposes. Protein supplements, although they help to increase energy and muscle mass, do not require a prescription.
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A. strabismus B. nystagmus C. stigmatism D. presbycusis
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A. the same host B. a different host C. compatible animal tissue D. compatible plant material
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A. attempt to insert an oropharyngeal airway. B. assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device. C. apply a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device and monitor his breathing. D. apply high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask.
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A. S82.111A B. S82 C. S82.111 D. S82.1