CADC practice questions & Answers. 100% Accurate, graded A+

CADC practice questions & Answers. 100% Accurate, graded A+ What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - -The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance. How is drug tolerance BEST described? - -Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - -Drug avoidance strategies What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - -The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - -Confusion Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - -Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis) What does formication refer to? - -A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - -The heart Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - -Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines) In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - -Nicotine Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - -THC content in marijuana varies widely Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - -Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - -Third Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? - -Early-onset alcoholism At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - -Establish Rapport What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - -Supportive Persuasion What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - -32.9% What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - -setting, privacy, levels of trust & rapport, instructions given and clarity Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can usually perform? - -Diagnose mental disorders What does GATE stand for? - -Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? - -Political orientation What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST likely due to? - -Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with adolescents? - -CRAFFT Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? - -I need to ask you a few questions about suicide What is the purpose of screening? - -to determine the need for placement or referral What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - -To determine the severity of the substance problem Who should create a treatment plan? - -Collaborative team with the client How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - -Converted into goal and objectives Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - -frequent interdisciplinary consultations How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - -four levels of treatment placement How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - -Six assessment dimensions The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - -Six stages Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what purpose? - -Assessing client readiness for treatment When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - -When a client accepts the need for treatment Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? - -MATRS (Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific) In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum recommendation for frequency of updating treatment plans? - -At all transition points How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? - -Six The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? - -By NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - -The instrument assesses what it purports to assess All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - -Drugs of abuse can treat depression How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation to change problem behaviors? - -Motivation for change is internal; treatment may be pushed on a client What of the following is NOT a key component in a treatment plan? - -The theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - -Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - -Data, Assessment, Plan The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - -Mania (distractibility, indiscretion, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity, sleep deficit, talkativeness)' How does the Center for SA Treatment (CSAT) recommend that substance abuse be considered and treated? - -A Chronic treatable condition How does the center for SA treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or interventions provided following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient program be referred to? - -Continuing care What is the best distinction between substance abuse treatment programs and mutual help groups such as 12 steps support groups? - -Programs offer treatment and groups offer support According to the American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) What is the minimum of treatment time the intensive outpatient treatment(IOT) must provide? - -9hrs of txt per week Which of the following is not a core feature or service that the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) consensus panel agreed upon? - -Recreational Therapy Which form of SA is naltrexone used to treat? - -Alcohol and Opioid dependence Which of the following is not a core treatment and recovery skill? - -Exercise and health training Which of the following is NOT a primary learning style? - -Gustatory What is the influence of family on treatment outcomes? - -treatment outcomes are improved with family supportive family members involved How many main levels exist in the SA continuum of care, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - -Five levels of care How many sequential stages must outpatient clients work through, regardless of the level of care at which enter treatment? - -Four Stages What is the usual recommended minimum duration of days for the intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) phase? - -Ninety Days How is the MOST effective relapse-prevention training provided? - -Group therapy and individual therapy Which of the following is not a type of intensive outpatient (IOT) group? - -Transitional care group What is the MOST common duration of counseling in an intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) program? - -20-30mins, one time a week How are pharmacology and medication management in SA treatment described? - -Of inconsiderable, albeit limited, value in treatment Topics addressed in psychoeducational groups are typically - -sequenced by concept for maximal effectiveness What was the original CIWA-Ar scale designed for? - -evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk Which of the following substances lack effective treatment medications? - -cocaine and marijuana Adjunction therapies refer to all EXEPT which of the following? - -Vocational training Dealing with smoking cessation during a substance abuse treatment program is - -something to be seriously considered if the client desires it. Disilfuram (Antabuse) is contraindicated for clients whose alcohol abuse is combined with which of the following circumstances? - -cocaine or methadone? - NONE OF THESE What is the sandwich technique? - -An intake interview technique Which of the following was NOT identified as being among the three MOST effective screening tools for SA disorders? - -The SA screening instrument What is the SDSS designed to measure? - -Drug use disorder severity over time What is the primary purpose of the Texas Christian University Drug Screen (TCUDS)? - -To identify those with vs. those without drug dependency issues What is physiological dependence on a drug determined by? - -Tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal According to DSM-5 criteria, a client that has previously met the criteria for stimulant use disorder but now has not met criteria the criteria for stimulant use in 10months (except for craving) would be termed to be in _____________ remission - -Early What is a client's family of choice used to describe? - -Relationships created by marriage, friendship and other associations What does a dual relationship refer to? - -A working relationship with a client outside the professional domain What is an appropriate response to a substantial gift from a client? - -"I can't accept that, but thank you!" (A gift $20 or less, can be shared with other staff, handmaid or cultural related can be accepted) Two clients in a treatment group begin dating. What would a proper response be? - -address program policy preventing dating among group members At a local dance club, a counselor