IC&RC Exam 2023

How is drug tolerance best described? - ANSWER-Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - ANSWER-Confusion Which 3 conditions does alcohol induce? - ANSWER-1. Steatosis 2. Hepatitis 3. Cirrhosis Formication - ANSWER-a sensation like insects crawling over the skin. What organ is most damaged by cocaine abuse? - ANSWER-The Heart What are 3 basic chemicals of amphetamines? - ANSWER-1. Amphetamine Sulphate 2. Dextroamphetamine 3. Methamphetamine What is the most difficult drug to quit? - ANSWER-Nicotine: only 7% succeed, 1/5 of all heart disease deaths linked to smoking Convergence Theory - ANSWER-Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those of men Alcohol Abuse ranks _____ in psychiatric disorders in the elderly - ANSWER-Third Alcohol Use Disorder 3 Subcategories in the elderly include: - ANSWER-1. Late-onset alcoholism 2. Delayed-onset alcoholism 3. Late-onset exacerbation drinking First requirement at an initial meeting with a client - ANSWER-Establish rapport What does Motivational Interviewing primarily involve? - ANSWER-Supportive persuasion What % of Dual Dx clients received tx for only their mental illness? - ANSWER-32.9% What does the acronym GATE stand for? - ANSWER-Gather information Access supervision Take responsible action Extend the action (i.e. to evaluate suicidal ideation/behavior)