Question

a weight lifter passes out in the gym and is taken to the local hospital. the doctor discovers that she is in shock and also has an enlarged heart. what type of supplement would the doctor consider to be the most likely cause of the problem?
a. a muscle - building supplement like a growth hormone
b. an endurance - enhancing supplement like caffeine
c. a muscle - building supplement like anabolic steroids
d. an endurance - enhancing supplement like erythropoietin

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Anabolic steroids (a muscle - building supplement) are known to cause heart enlargement (cardiomyopathy) and other cardiovascular issues that can lead to shock - like states. Growth hormone mainly affects muscle growth and other aspects but is less associated with immediate heart - related issues like this. Caffeine (endurance - enhancing) typically causes issues like increased heart rate, anxiety, etc., not heart enlargement. Erythropoietin (endurance - enhancing, for red blood cell production) is more related to blood viscosity and clotting, not heart enlargement. So the most likely cause is anabolic steroids.

Answer:

C. a muscle - building supplement like anabolic steroids