CADC: Practice Exam #1 with COMPLETE SOLUTION

Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? Correct Answer: A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved MATS refers to: Correct Answer: The use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of : Correct Answer: A referral Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the counselor? Correct Answer: Gestalt The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: Correct Answer: Protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant? Correct Answer: Benzadrine The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and Correct Answer: The limits of their confidentiality Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural Correct Answer: Competence Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac arrhythmia are al signs or symptoms of: Correct Answer: Caffeine intoxication Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which on is typically not seen in older children or adults Correct Answer: Inhalant Use Disorder Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: Correct Answer: harm reduction Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of: Correct Answer: sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal Among other things, _____________________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs Correct Answer: Client education In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is: Correct Answer: Asian A