Anabolic Steroids

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (71 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

1.00

Post-Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

6 Feb 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone that have both medical applications and a high potential for misuse. These agents play a critical role in managing conditions such as primary hypogonadism, delayed male puberty, hypogonadotropic and idiopathic hypogonadism, Kallman syndrome, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone deficiency, and dysfunction of the pituitary-hypothalamic axis. Despite their therapeutic benefits, anabolic steroids are frequently misused due to their ability to enhance muscle size and strength, which can lead to significant adverse effects and long-term health risks.

This activity provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge about the appropriate diagnostic workup, dosing schedules, and monitoring strategies for anabolic steroid use. Key topics include the mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse event profiles, and potential interactions. Guidance is also provided on recognizing signs of misuse and managing withdrawal symptoms effectively. By addressing these aspects, this activity supports the interprofessional team in ensuring the safe and appropriate use of anabolic steroids while mitigating risks associated with misuse and abuse.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the approved indications for anabolic steroid therapy.

  • Assess the general mechanism of action of the anabolic steroid class of drugs.

  • Identify the potential adverse effects and indicate appropriate monitoring for adverse events when using anabolic steroids.

  • Implement collaborative interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance appropriate clinical outcomes with anabolic steroid therapy and improve outcomes, as well as measures to prevent misuse.

  • Outline the indications of Anabolic Steroids

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Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 1.00 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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