A female athlete is using high doses of anabolic steroids to enhance her performance. The nurse warns this patient that such use of anabolic steroids is likely to result in what?
A) Masculinization
B) Immobility of joints
C) Obesity
D) Hypotension
A
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Adverse effects in women include masculinization effects, hirsutism, and deepening of the voice. A woman using anabolic steroids would not expect it to result in joint immobility, obesity, or hypotension.
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