ASWB practice questions to become LMSW questions with correct answers

If a client is diagnosed with anxiety which medication will he/she most likely be taking A. Oxicodone (OxiConton) B. Atravastatin (Lipitor) C. Alprazolam (Xanax) D. Haloperidol (Haldol) - correct answer C. Alprazolam (Xanax) is the correct answer. A.Oxycodone is used to treat severe pain. B.Atravastatin is used to manage cholesterol. and D. Haloperidol is an anti-psychotic medication typical. A couple meets with a SW about concerns in their relationship. Both partners report the other person does not offer emotional support of affection. What should the SW explore FIRST? A. Gender roles B. Safety risks C. Relationship expectations D. Relationship development - correct answer C. Relationship expectations is the correct answer. By first exploring expectations SW is focusing on presenting problem. Gender roles and safety maybe later but make assumptions not known at this point. Relationship development may occur later but is not the first area of exploration. A SW leads a parenting skills group during a session a 3 year old roars like a lion and gestures. The parents appear embarrassed and scold the child. The SW should do what? A. Discuss importance of pretend play. B. Suggest parents take child to the zoo. C. Demonstrate approval of child's behavior. D. Use a animal song to normalize behavior. - correct answer A. Discuss importance of pretend play is the correct answer. Educate parents of age appropriate healthy development of 3-year-old's pretend play. A zoo visit or song does not address parents response it demonstrates approval also does not take into account parents reaction.