USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 2 CK - counseling
counseling
bingousmle - 09-30-10 18:54
In counseling a 15-year-old boy to avoid anabolic steroids, which are
being used by some of his teammates, you indicate potential toxic effects to
include which of the following?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Increased testicular size
c. Increased high-density lipoproteins
d. Toxic hepatitis
e. Delayed closure of epiphyses
bingousmle - 09-30-10 18:54
In counseling a 15-year-old boy to avoid anabolic steroids, which are
being used by some of his teammates, you indicate potential toxic effects to
include which of the following?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Increased testicular size
c. Increased high-density lipoproteins
d. Toxic hepatitis
e. Delayed closure of epiphyses
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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#5
Re: counseling babbu5508 - 10-11-10 09:57 My answer is: d.
High doses of oral anabolic steroid compounds can cause liver damage, as the steroids are metabolized (17α-alkylated) in the digestive system to increase their bioavailability and stability.
#15
Re: counseling sudha2015 - 03-27-11 07:37 Over the previous several days, the child has become
progressively tired and pale. The child’s hemoglobin concentration in the
emergency room is 3.1 mg/dL. Which of the following oviruses commnly
causes such a clinical picture
d
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