LCAS Exam Study Guide

LCAS Exam Study Guide What is the definition of insight? - A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved MAT refers to - 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 : - a referral Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the counselor? - Gestalt The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: - protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant? A- Alcohol B- Xanax C- Nembutal D- Benzedrine - D- Benzedrine The concept of consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services, and _________ - The limits of their confidentiality Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural - competence Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of what type of intoxication? - Caffeine Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults? - Inhalant Use Disorder Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: - Harm Reduction Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs of what type of withdraw? - Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawl 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 - client education In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol disorder is: - Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Classical and operant conditioning are associated with_______ therapy - Behavior Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as: - Case Management Studies indicate that that counseling is most effective when - Culture and values are taken into account One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: - describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily understood The ________ model of addiction explains addiction