A client has just disclosed to you that he started taking anabolic steroids to build up his muscles as he wants to get a college scholarship for sports and it is very competitive. Which of the following statements is true about anabolic steroids?

a. Anabolic steroids have very mild side effects and are generally safe to use.
b. Health care personnel have a responsibility to caution athletes regarding
c. All agents in this class are over-the-counter.
d. Anabolic steroids have no potential for abuse.


b. Health care personnel have a responsibility to caution athletes regarding
FEEDBACK:
a. Anabolic steroids can have potentially serious adverse side effects.
b. Health care personnel have a responsibility to caution athletes, especially adolescents, regarding the hazards of taking illegal synthetic testosterone products to build up their physique. .
c. All agents in this class are classified as a control substance (C-III) by the DEA due to abuse potential. .
d. All agents in this class are classified as a control substance (C-III) by the DEA due to abuse potential. .

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