Question 1

Do anabolic steroids produce dependence? Provide evidence to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Yes, evidence suggests that anabolic steroids produce dependence. For example, steroid abusers who follow patterns of consumption and abstinence (as seen in cycling or pyramiding) show signs of withdrawal during these periods of abstinence. These withdrawal symptoms include muscle shrinkage, signs of depression (problems sleeping, lack of appetite, general moodiness), and craving for the euphoric effects of being on the drug.
Indeed, traditional estimates of substance dependence among steroid users range from 13-18%. However, recent studies have indicated even higher prevalence rates. One in four weightlifters/bodybuilders (i.e., 25%) reports signs of dependence including unintentional use in excessive amounts (larger amounts of steroids consumed for longer periods of time than intended), tolerance (requiring increasing doses to achieve desired effect), and withdrawal (physical or emotional problems when steroids were discontinued); 1 in 8 (i.e., 12.5%) resumed steroid use to relieve unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, and one third (33%) met the criteria for substance dependence according to the former DSM-IV guidelines.

Question 2

A failure to detect a certain drug by a drug-testing procedure is a failure of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specificity 
B)  clarity 
C)  sensitivity 
D)  fairness 
A)  specificity 
B)  clarity 
C)  sensitivity 
D)  fairness C

Question 3

A specific phrase ("committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs") was inserted into the Olympic Oath __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in 300 B.C.E. 
B)  beginning with the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games 
C)  at the beginning of the modern Olympic Games era in 1896 
D)  in 1984, after the first recorded use of anabolic steroids by an athlete 
A)  in 300 B.C.E. 
B)  beginning with the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games 
C)  at the beginning of the modern Olympic Games era in 1896 
D)  in 1984, after the first recorded use of anabolic steroids by an athlete B

Question 4

All anabolic steroids are based upon alterations of the testosterone molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Among urinalysis techniques, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  EMIT is a brand name for an EIA testing kit 
B)  EIA is a brand name for an EMIT testing kit 
C)  EIA is a specific form of GC/MS 
D)  GC/MS testing is often sold as an EMIT kit 
A)  EMIT is a brand name for an EIA testing kit 
B)  EIA is a brand name for an EMIT testing kit 
C)  EIA is a specific form of GC/MS 
D)  GC/MS testing is often sold as an EMIT kit

Question 6

Available anabolic steroids are administered __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  orally 
B)  through intramuscular injection 
C)  through transdermal patch 
D)  all of the above 
A)  orally 
B)  through intramuscular injection 
C)  through transdermal patch 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Poppy seed rolls can produce false-positive results in urinalysis tests for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  marijuana 
B)  opiates 
C)  cocaine 
D)  most anabolic steroids 
A)  marijuana 
B)  opiates 
C)  cocaine 
D)  most anabolic steroids

Question 8

One of the documented health hazards from chronic use of anabolic steroids is the development of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular difficulties 
B)  liver tumours 
C)  heart attacks 
D)  increased facial scarring 
A)  cardiovascular difficulties 
B)  liver tumours 
C)  heart attacks 
D)  increased facial scarring

Question 9

The androgen receptor is a type of nuclear receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Adrenocortical steroids __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can have catabolic effects 
B)  reduce inflammation 
C)  can lead to muscle atrophy over long-term use 
D)  all of the above 
A)  can have catabolic effects 
B)  reduce inflammation 
C)  can lead to muscle atrophy over long-term use 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

A substantial likelihood of yielding a false-positive result is an indication that test specificity is low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Anabolic literally means __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle-increasing 
B)  strength-inducing 
C)  upward-changing 
D)  work-improving 
A)  muscle-increasing 
B)  strength-inducing 
C)  upward-changing 
D)  work-improving

Question 13

GC/MS is simpler and less expensive than EIA as a drug test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Summarize the relationship between the current idealized body image and anabolic steroid use in young men.

Accepted Answer

The current idealized body image for men

Question 15

Research has shown that prevention programs such as ATLAS are not effective among adolescents under the age of 17.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Two drugs previously used to mask the presence of anabolic steroids are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  probenecid and epitestosterone 
B)  ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin 
C)  ofloxacin and epitestosterone 
D)  ibuprofen and quinolone 
A)  probenecid and epitestosterone 
B)  ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin 
C)  ofloxacin and epitestosterone 
D)  ibuprofen and quinolone

Question 17

Anabolic steroids are actually anabolic-androgenic steroids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Acromegaly is one of the side effects of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolic steroids 
B)  human growth hormone 
C)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
D)  testosterone-based medications 
A)  anabolic steroids 
B)  human growth hormone 
C)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
D)  testosterone-based medications

Question 19

Steroid use was largely limited to athletes in strength events until the mid-1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An increased risk of acromegaly is an unfortunate side effect of hGH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Do anabolic steroids produce dependence? Provide evidence to support your answer.

A failure to detect a certain drug by a drug-testing procedure is a failure of __________.

A specific phrase ("committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs") was inserted into the Olympic Oath __________.

All anabolic steroids are based upon alterations of the testosterone molecule.

Among urinalysis techniques, __________.

Available anabolic steroids are administered __________.

Poppy seed rolls can produce false-positive results in urinalysis tests for __________.

One of the documented health hazards from chronic use of anabolic steroids is the development of __________.

The androgen receptor is a type of nuclear receptor.

Adrenocortical steroids __________.

A substantial likelihood of yielding a false-positive result is an indication that test specificity is low.

Anabolic literally means __________.

GC/MS is simpler and less expensive than EIA as a drug test.

Summarize the relationship between the current idealized body image and anabolic steroid use in young men.

Research has shown that prevention programs such as ATLAS are not effective among adolescents under the age of 17.

Two drugs previously used to mask the presence of anabolic steroids are __________.

Anabolic steroids are actually anabolic-androgenic steroids.

Acromegaly is one of the side effects of __________.

Steroid use was largely limited to athletes in strength events until the mid-1990s.

An increased risk of acromegaly is an unfortunate side effect of hGH.

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How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

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Exam 12: Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Do anabolic steroids produce dependence? Provide evidence to support your answer.

A failure to detect a certain drug by a drug-testing procedure is a failure of __________.

A specific phrase ("committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs") was inserted into the Olympic Oath __________.

All anabolic steroids are based upon alterations of the testosterone molecule.

Among urinalysis techniques, __________.

Available anabolic steroids are administered __________.

Poppy seed rolls can produce false-positive results in urinalysis tests for __________.

One of the documented health hazards from chronic use of anabolic steroids is the development of __________.

The androgen receptor is a type of nuclear receptor.

Adrenocortical steroids __________.

A substantial likelihood of yielding a false-positive result is an indication that test specificity is low.

Anabolic literally means __________.

GC/MS is simpler and less expensive than EIA as a drug test.

Summarize the relationship between the current idealized body image and anabolic steroid use in young men.

Research has shown that prevention programs such as ATLAS are not effective among adolescents under the age of 17.

Two drugs previously used to mask the presence of anabolic steroids are __________.

Anabolic steroids are actually anabolic-androgenic steroids.

Acromegaly is one of the side effects of __________.

Steroid use was largely limited to athletes in strength events until the mid-1990s.

An increased risk of acromegaly is an unfortunate side effect of hGH.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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