SBIRT Exam Questions and Answers
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Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation - ✔✔Brief intervention
What are the components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-65 - ✔✔Drinking no
more than 3 standard drinks on one occasion, and no more than 7 standard drinks per week
SBIRT has shown a strong evidence base. This is shown by which of the following
a. Patients are willing to talk openly to their provider about substance use.
b. SBIRT is highly recommended.
c. SBIRT is approved by Medicare and Medicaid.
d. SBIRT has 30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy - ✔✔d. SBIRT has 30 years of research
demonstrating its efficacy
Three health effects on the body from risky and harmful alcohol use include - ✔✔Periodontitis (gum
disease), inflammation of the pancreas, and depression
Referral to treatment helps patients with a substance use disorder to - ✔✔Get access to specialty
addiction treatment and recovery supports
In what way does SBIRT represent a public health approach to substance use - ✔✔It provides early
intervention services to the population as a whole
Which of the following is an effect of methamphetamines on oral health?
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a. Increased risk of oral cancer.
b. Bruxism (teeth grinding).
c. Mucosal dysplasia.
d. Open sores. - ✔✔b. Bruxism (teeth grinding).
Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - ✔✔People who use alcohol or drugs at risky or
harmful levels.
The health-related risks of marijuana use includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Panic attacks and anxiety.
b. Breast cancer.
c. During pregnancy, less oxygen to the fetus.
d. Increased blood pressure. - ✔✔b. Breast cancer.
What is one of the reasons to use SBIRT?
a. It costs more money.
b. It is reimbursable.
c. It is only for adolescents.
d. It is not effective across cultures. - ✔✔b. It is reimbursable.
Who should be screened for substance use - ✔✔Everyone aged 12 and older
What is an important reason for doing universal screening?
a. Screening tools are unreliable.
b. You only need to screen people who you suspect use alcohol or drugs.
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