Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) Advanced Practice (AP) Practice Test

Androgenic effects from systemic anabolic steroids commonly present as acne in women. These steroids boost androgen activity, which stimulates sebaceous glands to produce more oil. The excess oil can clog pores and lead to inflammatory acne, a classic sign of androgen excess from steroid use. While insomnia, headache, and nausea can occur with various drugs or conditions, they are not as specifically linked to anabolic steroid exposure in women as acne is.