CADC Practice Exam 2023-2024 CADC Final
Exam 2023-2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - ANSWER-The
Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug
use, setting, circumstance.
How is drug tolerance BEST described? - ANSWER-Decreased sensitivity to
a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - ANSWER-Drug avoidance
strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - ANSWER-The
margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
ANSWER-Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - ANSWER-Hep
C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to? - ANSWER-A sensation of bugs crawling
under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - ANSWER-The
heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? -
ANSWER-Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine,
methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the
highest? - ANSWER-Nicotine
,Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - ANSWER-THC content in
marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? -
ANSWER-Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank?
- ANSWER-Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT
found in the elderly? - ANSWER-Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? -
ANSWER-Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - ANSWER-
Supportive Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders
[COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - ANSWER-32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Diagnose mental
disorders
What does GATE stand for? - ANSWER-Gather info, Access supervision,
Take responsible action, Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT
need be sensitive? - ANSWER-Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in
thirty days or less MOST likely due to? - ANSWER-Substance abuse-induced
disorders that require continued abstinence
,Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed
specifically for use with adolescents? - ANSWER-CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or
question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? - ANSWER-I need to ask you a
few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - ANSWER-to determine the need for
placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - ANSWER-To determine
the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - ANSWER-Collaborative team with
the client
How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? -
ANSWER-Converted into goal and objectives
Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete
the program? - ANSWER-frequent interdisciplinary consultations
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American
Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - ANSWER-four levels of treatment
placement
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER-Six
assessment dimensions
The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - ANSWER-
Six stages
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are
used for what purpose? - ANSWER-Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - ANSWER-When a
client accepts the need for treatment
, Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? -
ANSWER-MATRS (Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific)
In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum
recommendation for frequency of updating treatment plans? - ANSWER-At
all transition points
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index
(ASI)? - ANSWER-Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which
organization? - ANSWER-By NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - ANSWER-The
instrument assesses what it purports to assess
All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - ANSWER-
Drugs of abuse can treat depression
How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation
to change problem behaviors? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-The theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - ANSWER-
Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - ANSWER-Data,
Assessment, Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-A Chronic treatable condition
Exam 2023-2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - ANSWER-The
Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug
use, setting, circumstance.
How is drug tolerance BEST described? - ANSWER-Decreased sensitivity to
a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - ANSWER-Drug avoidance
strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - ANSWER-The
margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
ANSWER-Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - ANSWER-Hep
C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to? - ANSWER-A sensation of bugs crawling
under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - ANSWER-The
heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? -
ANSWER-Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine,
methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the
highest? - ANSWER-Nicotine
,Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - ANSWER-THC content in
marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? -
ANSWER-Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank?
- ANSWER-Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT
found in the elderly? - ANSWER-Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? -
ANSWER-Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - ANSWER-
Supportive Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders
[COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - ANSWER-32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Diagnose mental
disorders
What does GATE stand for? - ANSWER-Gather info, Access supervision,
Take responsible action, Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT
need be sensitive? - ANSWER-Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in
thirty days or less MOST likely due to? - ANSWER-Substance abuse-induced
disorders that require continued abstinence
,Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed
specifically for use with adolescents? - ANSWER-CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or
question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? - ANSWER-I need to ask you a
few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - ANSWER-to determine the need for
placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - ANSWER-To determine
the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - ANSWER-Collaborative team with
the client
How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? -
ANSWER-Converted into goal and objectives
Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete
the program? - ANSWER-frequent interdisciplinary consultations
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American
Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - ANSWER-four levels of treatment
placement
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER-Six
assessment dimensions
The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - ANSWER-
Six stages
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are
used for what purpose? - ANSWER-Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - ANSWER-When a
client accepts the need for treatment
, Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? -
ANSWER-MATRS (Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific)
In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum
recommendation for frequency of updating treatment plans? - ANSWER-At
all transition points
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index
(ASI)? - ANSWER-Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which
organization? - ANSWER-By NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - ANSWER-The
instrument assesses what it purports to assess
All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - ANSWER-
Drugs of abuse can treat depression
How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation
to change problem behaviors? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-The theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - ANSWER-
Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - ANSWER-Data,
Assessment, Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-A Chronic treatable condition
