Tuesday January 19, 1999 - Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding DHEA is correct?

A. Androgenic effects have not been reported in women taking DHEA.
B. The effect of DHEA administration on the growth of tumors is unknown.
C. All effects of DHEA are expected to be reversible upon discontinuation of the agent.
D. 7-keto DHEA, a metabolite of DHEA, is a safer version of DHEA.
E. Adverse effects beyond those related to the androgenic effects of DHEA have not yet been reported.
 
 

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