CADC Practice Test 1 Substance Abuse Treatment Exam
Review 2026 | Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. If a treatment program incorporates SAMHSA's four categories, how might
this influence the approach to a patient with both substance abuse and
mental health issues?
It would focus only on substance abuse treatment.
It would separate mental health treatment from substance abuse
treatment.
It would lead to a more integrated treatment plan that addresses
both substance abuse and mental health simultaneously.
It would ignore the patient's family dynamics.
2. Describe the significance of understanding different chemical classes of
amphetamines in substance abuse treatment.
Different chemical classes of amphetamines have no relevance in
treatment planning.
All amphetamines are treated the same regardless of their chemical
class.
Chemical classes of amphetamines are only important for legal
classifications.
Understanding different chemical classes of amphetamines helps in
tailoring treatment approaches based on their effects and potential
for abuse.
3. Describe the significance of having multiple levels of care in the substance
abuse continuum as outlined by ASAM.
Multiple levels of care are irrelevant to treatment outcomes.
, Multiple levels of care are only necessary for severe cases of
addiction.
Multiple levels of care allow for tailored treatment approaches that
meet the varying needs of individuals with substance use disorders.
Multiple levels of care complicate the treatment process and should
be avoided.
4. What is the primary assertion of Convergence Theory in relation to substance
abuse?
As individuals age, gender disparities in rates of substance abuse tend
to converge.
Age is a key factor in eventual substance abuse abstinence.
All individuals eventually narrow drug use to a drug of choice
preference.
Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those
of men.
5. What does the mnemonic DIG-FAST specifically assess in relation to
psychological conditions?
Mania
Depression
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
6. The family of a client receiving treatment for substance abuse asks why they
should get involved in treatment plan. Which statement by the nurse would
best explain the rationale for including the family in the treatment plan?
"The family should distance themselves from the client."
, "Family involvement reduces distress in family relationships to
lessen the risk for relapse by the client."
"The treatment plan consists of having the family confront the client
about the harm substance abuse causes."
"The family assists in ways to help reduce temptations for substances
by the client."
7. Which of the following is true of habilitation?
Habilitative services help individuals regain or reestablish skills and
functioning for daily living that were lost or impaired.
Habilitative services help individuals reestablish skills that were lost or
impaired during early adulthood.
Habilitative services help individuals reestablish skills that were lost or
impaired due to a physical injury.
Habilitative services help individuals learn or establish skills and
functioning for daily living.
8. What is the standard procedure for creating a discharge summary when a
client leaves a treatment program early?
It is simplified and contains less information.
It is only produced if the client requests it.
It is not needed altogether.
It is produced as usual.
9. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol
withdrawal. When assessing the client, which of the following purposes
describes the function of the CIWA-Ar scale?
Analyze and interpret lab and medical imaging data
, Identify genetic factors that influence alcohol withdrawal
Determine the client's severity of alcohol withdrawal and adjust care
accordingly
Determine the client's risk of developing severe manifestations
10. Which option states a misconception about the relationship between drugs
of abuse and depression?
Depression can lead to self-medication with drugs of abuse.
Drugs of abuse can successfully treat depression.
Drugs of abuse can worsen symptoms of depression.
Drugs of abuse can induce symptoms of depression.
11. The MAST screening test is a twenty-five-question instrument that is used to
explore the degree and severity of a client's problem with which type of
abuse?
Alcohol abuse
Cocaine abuse
Mescaline abuse
Methamphetamine abuse
12. How many stages are outlined in the Stage Model of Change?
Six stages
Eight stages
Five stages
Seven stages
Review 2026 | Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. If a treatment program incorporates SAMHSA's four categories, how might
this influence the approach to a patient with both substance abuse and
mental health issues?
It would focus only on substance abuse treatment.
It would separate mental health treatment from substance abuse
treatment.
It would lead to a more integrated treatment plan that addresses
both substance abuse and mental health simultaneously.
It would ignore the patient's family dynamics.
2. Describe the significance of understanding different chemical classes of
amphetamines in substance abuse treatment.
Different chemical classes of amphetamines have no relevance in
treatment planning.
All amphetamines are treated the same regardless of their chemical
class.
Chemical classes of amphetamines are only important for legal
classifications.
Understanding different chemical classes of amphetamines helps in
tailoring treatment approaches based on their effects and potential
for abuse.
3. Describe the significance of having multiple levels of care in the substance
abuse continuum as outlined by ASAM.
Multiple levels of care are irrelevant to treatment outcomes.
, Multiple levels of care are only necessary for severe cases of
addiction.
Multiple levels of care allow for tailored treatment approaches that
meet the varying needs of individuals with substance use disorders.
Multiple levels of care complicate the treatment process and should
be avoided.
4. What is the primary assertion of Convergence Theory in relation to substance
abuse?
As individuals age, gender disparities in rates of substance abuse tend
to converge.
Age is a key factor in eventual substance abuse abstinence.
All individuals eventually narrow drug use to a drug of choice
preference.
Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those
of men.
5. What does the mnemonic DIG-FAST specifically assess in relation to
psychological conditions?
Mania
Depression
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
6. The family of a client receiving treatment for substance abuse asks why they
should get involved in treatment plan. Which statement by the nurse would
best explain the rationale for including the family in the treatment plan?
"The family should distance themselves from the client."
, "Family involvement reduces distress in family relationships to
lessen the risk for relapse by the client."
"The treatment plan consists of having the family confront the client
about the harm substance abuse causes."
"The family assists in ways to help reduce temptations for substances
by the client."
7. Which of the following is true of habilitation?
Habilitative services help individuals regain or reestablish skills and
functioning for daily living that were lost or impaired.
Habilitative services help individuals reestablish skills that were lost or
impaired during early adulthood.
Habilitative services help individuals reestablish skills that were lost or
impaired due to a physical injury.
Habilitative services help individuals learn or establish skills and
functioning for daily living.
8. What is the standard procedure for creating a discharge summary when a
client leaves a treatment program early?
It is simplified and contains less information.
It is only produced if the client requests it.
It is not needed altogether.
It is produced as usual.
9. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol
withdrawal. When assessing the client, which of the following purposes
describes the function of the CIWA-Ar scale?
Analyze and interpret lab and medical imaging data
, Identify genetic factors that influence alcohol withdrawal
Determine the client's severity of alcohol withdrawal and adjust care
accordingly
Determine the client's risk of developing severe manifestations
10. Which option states a misconception about the relationship between drugs
of abuse and depression?
Depression can lead to self-medication with drugs of abuse.
Drugs of abuse can successfully treat depression.
Drugs of abuse can worsen symptoms of depression.
Drugs of abuse can induce symptoms of depression.
11. The MAST screening test is a twenty-five-question instrument that is used to
explore the degree and severity of a client's problem with which type of
abuse?
Alcohol abuse
Cocaine abuse
Mescaline abuse
Methamphetamine abuse
12. How many stages are outlined in the Stage Model of Change?
Six stages
Eight stages
Five stages
Seven stages
