LCAS Exam with Complete Solutions
Which of the following is NOT an SSRI?
A. Cylert
B. Paxil
C. Prozac
D. Zoloft Correct Ans-A. Cylert
Most individuals who use tobacco on a regular basis will develop tobacco use disorder prior to
the age of:
A. 18
B. 21
C. 30
D. 35 Correct Ans-B. 21
Kia is a 20 year old female whose parents are first generation immigrants from Japan. She has
been seeing you because she has a substance use disorder related to her use of amphetamines.
One afternoon, her parents arrive unexpectedly at your office to insist that you help them
convince their daughter to return to Japan where her fiance is waiting to marry her. This is an
arranged marriage and she has not met her fiance.
What is the best response to the parents?
A. Calmly tell them that you cannot confirm nor deny that their daughter is a client
B. bring in the daughter for a family session to sort out the competing values and traditions
,C. encourage Kia to return to Japan, where perhaps she can start a new life away from her old
friends Correct Ans-A. Calmly tell them that you cannot confirm or deny that their daughter is
a client
Kia is a 20 year old female whose parents are first generation immigrants from Japan. She has
been seeing you because she has a substance use disorder related to her use of amphetamines.
One afternoon, her parents arrive unexpectedly at your office to insist that you help them
convince their daughter to return to Japan where her fiance is waiting to marry her. This is an
arranged marriage and she has not met her fiance.
Kia tells you she is torn between her parents' culture and her own, more American ideas. How
might you help her
A. refer her to a family therapist because this has nothing to do with her drug use.
B. encourage her to examine her beliefs and make her decision based on what she believes is best
for her, without regard to her parents wishes.
C. encourage her to pursue her American lifestyle because you believe that an arranged marriage
would be adding to her unhappiness, and thus, set her up for relap Correct Ans-B. encourage
her to examine her beliefs and make her decision based on what she believes is best for her,
without regard to her parents wishes
Kia is a 20 year old female whose parents are first generation immigrants from Japan. She has
been seeing you because she has a substance use disorder related to her use of amphetamines.
One afternoon, her parents arrive unexpectedly at your office to insist that you help them
convince their daughter to return to Japan where her fiance is waiting to marry her. This is an
arranged marriage and she has not met her fiance.
If Kia decides to return to Japan and marry, what is your responsibility?
A. To try and convince her that as an American, she does not have to go
B. Attempt to find a referral so she can continue her treatment
, C. Close her case and wish her a happy life. Correct Ans-B. Attempt to find a referral so she
can continue her treatment.
What is the definition of insight? Correct Ans-A sudden understanding of self, or realization
of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to Correct Ans-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 : Correct Ans-a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the
counselor? Correct Ans-Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: Correct Ans-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 Correct Ans-D- Benzedrine
Which of the following is NOT an SSRI?
A. Cylert
B. Paxil
C. Prozac
D. Zoloft Correct Ans-A. Cylert
Most individuals who use tobacco on a regular basis will develop tobacco use disorder prior to
the age of:
A. 18
B. 21
C. 30
D. 35 Correct Ans-B. 21
Kia is a 20 year old female whose parents are first generation immigrants from Japan. She has
been seeing you because she has a substance use disorder related to her use of amphetamines.
One afternoon, her parents arrive unexpectedly at your office to insist that you help them
convince their daughter to return to Japan where her fiance is waiting to marry her. This is an
arranged marriage and she has not met her fiance.
What is the best response to the parents?
A. Calmly tell them that you cannot confirm nor deny that their daughter is a client
B. bring in the daughter for a family session to sort out the competing values and traditions
,C. encourage Kia to return to Japan, where perhaps she can start a new life away from her old
friends Correct Ans-A. Calmly tell them that you cannot confirm or deny that their daughter is
a client
Kia is a 20 year old female whose parents are first generation immigrants from Japan. She has
been seeing you because she has a substance use disorder related to her use of amphetamines.
One afternoon, her parents arrive unexpectedly at your office to insist that you help them
convince their daughter to return to Japan where her fiance is waiting to marry her. This is an
arranged marriage and she has not met her fiance.
Kia tells you she is torn between her parents' culture and her own, more American ideas. How
might you help her
A. refer her to a family therapist because this has nothing to do with her drug use.
B. encourage her to examine her beliefs and make her decision based on what she believes is best
for her, without regard to her parents wishes.
C. encourage her to pursue her American lifestyle because you believe that an arranged marriage
would be adding to her unhappiness, and thus, set her up for relap Correct Ans-B. encourage
her to examine her beliefs and make her decision based on what she believes is best for her,
without regard to her parents wishes
Kia is a 20 year old female whose parents are first generation immigrants from Japan. She has
been seeing you because she has a substance use disorder related to her use of amphetamines.
One afternoon, her parents arrive unexpectedly at your office to insist that you help them
convince their daughter to return to Japan where her fiance is waiting to marry her. This is an
arranged marriage and she has not met her fiance.
If Kia decides to return to Japan and marry, what is your responsibility?
A. To try and convince her that as an American, she does not have to go
B. Attempt to find a referral so she can continue her treatment
, C. Close her case and wish her a happy life. Correct Ans-B. Attempt to find a referral so she
can continue her treatment.
What is the definition of insight? Correct Ans-A sudden understanding of self, or realization
of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to Correct Ans-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 : Correct Ans-a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the
counselor? Correct Ans-Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: Correct Ans-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 Correct Ans-D- Benzedrine
