ADC Exam Prep UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Recreational Use typically means - CORRECT ANSWER - weekly or bi-weekly use,
typically in a social setting
You get a shorter and more intense high when - CORRECT ANSWER - the drug is
absorbed into the body faster
Antogonist drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - like meth and opiates
Additive drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - cumulative effect
Synergistic drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - more than comulative
potentiating drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - each enhances the other
Tolerance develops as the body seeks - CORRECT ANSWER - homeostatis
When tolerance for barbituates develops (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - tolerance for a lethal
dose only increases a little bit
the potential for an overdose increases the longer a person uses
Wernicke's encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWER - a short term vitamin D defficiency
due to poor nutrition after years of drinking
Signs are poor muscle coordination, eye impairment
80-90% of those with Wenicke's Encephalopathy develop - CORRECT ANSWER -
Korsafoff syndrome (memory issues) and psychosis.
,Hepatitis can be caused by drinking? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes, alcohol effects all of
the body, especially the liver
Steatosis - CORRECT ANSWER - fatty deposits in liver (can be result of drinking)
Cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWER - scarring of the liver
Alcohol changes the chemicals that break down and remove scar tissue. This means that scar
tissue builds up in the liver.
Formication can also be known as - CORRECT ANSWER - Magnon's Syndrom
How does cocaine damage the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arterial constriction
Atherosclerosis (artery hardening and plaque build up)
Amphetamines are similar to the body's hormone - CORRECT ANSWER - adrenaline
what are the two most non alcoholic abused substance in the world
Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - marijauna
meth
what drug is harder to quit in terms of dependence than any other drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER - nicotine-7% quit per year
withdrawal is worse than cocaine and almost as bad as heroin
Convergence Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - substance abuse rates among men and
women are becoming more equal
,Alcohol use disorders rank how high among the elderly - CORRECT ANSWER - third
early onset - CORRECT ANSWER - young age
late onset exacerbation drinking - CORRECT ANSWER - use without problem but
becomes problem in late adulthood
late onset - CORRECT ANSWER - becomes problem late in life
% of people get treatment for both
% of people that get MH tx
% of people that get AOD tx - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.4%
32.9%
3.8%
Where mental health is present % of people that have SUD issues - CORRECT
ANSWER - 25.7%
Where substance use is present % of people that have MH issues - CORRECT ANSWER -
17.6%
What does GATE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - a substance abuse counselor uses
this to address suicide ideation
Gather info; accessing supervision; take responsible action; extend the action
How many comprehensive assessment domains? - CORRECT ANSWER - 14
1. substance abuse hx
2. tx history
3. physical/mental health hx
, 4. family status, issues, use
5. education
6. employment
7. legal hx
8. emotional, psychological concerns
9. RELIGION/WORLDVIEW
10. LIFESTYLE CONCERNS (sexual orientation, housing)
11. socioeconomic factors
12. PRIOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES
13. cognitive capacity
14. readiness for treatment
Examples of substance abuse induced disorders (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - suicidality
delusions
hallucinations
AUDIT - CORRECT ANSWER - Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
developed by WHO-a simple method of screening for unhealthy alcohol use
MAST - CORRECT ANSWER - Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
identifying dependent drinkiners
who should create a treatment plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - collaborative team WITH
the client
boiler plate (or standard language) should not be used as a short cut
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by ASAM?
What are they? - CORRECT ANSWER -4
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Recreational Use typically means - CORRECT ANSWER - weekly or bi-weekly use,
typically in a social setting
You get a shorter and more intense high when - CORRECT ANSWER - the drug is
absorbed into the body faster
Antogonist drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - like meth and opiates
Additive drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - cumulative effect
Synergistic drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - more than comulative
potentiating drug interaction - CORRECT ANSWER - each enhances the other
Tolerance develops as the body seeks - CORRECT ANSWER - homeostatis
When tolerance for barbituates develops (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - tolerance for a lethal
dose only increases a little bit
the potential for an overdose increases the longer a person uses
Wernicke's encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWER - a short term vitamin D defficiency
due to poor nutrition after years of drinking
Signs are poor muscle coordination, eye impairment
80-90% of those with Wenicke's Encephalopathy develop - CORRECT ANSWER -
Korsafoff syndrome (memory issues) and psychosis.
,Hepatitis can be caused by drinking? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes, alcohol effects all of
the body, especially the liver
Steatosis - CORRECT ANSWER - fatty deposits in liver (can be result of drinking)
Cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWER - scarring of the liver
Alcohol changes the chemicals that break down and remove scar tissue. This means that scar
tissue builds up in the liver.
Formication can also be known as - CORRECT ANSWER - Magnon's Syndrom
How does cocaine damage the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arterial constriction
Atherosclerosis (artery hardening and plaque build up)
Amphetamines are similar to the body's hormone - CORRECT ANSWER - adrenaline
what are the two most non alcoholic abused substance in the world
Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - marijauna
meth
what drug is harder to quit in terms of dependence than any other drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER - nicotine-7% quit per year
withdrawal is worse than cocaine and almost as bad as heroin
Convergence Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - substance abuse rates among men and
women are becoming more equal
,Alcohol use disorders rank how high among the elderly - CORRECT ANSWER - third
early onset - CORRECT ANSWER - young age
late onset exacerbation drinking - CORRECT ANSWER - use without problem but
becomes problem in late adulthood
late onset - CORRECT ANSWER - becomes problem late in life
% of people get treatment for both
% of people that get MH tx
% of people that get AOD tx - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.4%
32.9%
3.8%
Where mental health is present % of people that have SUD issues - CORRECT
ANSWER - 25.7%
Where substance use is present % of people that have MH issues - CORRECT ANSWER -
17.6%
What does GATE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - a substance abuse counselor uses
this to address suicide ideation
Gather info; accessing supervision; take responsible action; extend the action
How many comprehensive assessment domains? - CORRECT ANSWER - 14
1. substance abuse hx
2. tx history
3. physical/mental health hx
, 4. family status, issues, use
5. education
6. employment
7. legal hx
8. emotional, psychological concerns
9. RELIGION/WORLDVIEW
10. LIFESTYLE CONCERNS (sexual orientation, housing)
11. socioeconomic factors
12. PRIOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES
13. cognitive capacity
14. readiness for treatment
Examples of substance abuse induced disorders (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - suicidality
delusions
hallucinations
AUDIT - CORRECT ANSWER - Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
developed by WHO-a simple method of screening for unhealthy alcohol use
MAST - CORRECT ANSWER - Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
identifying dependent drinkiners
who should create a treatment plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - collaborative team WITH
the client
boiler plate (or standard language) should not be used as a short cut
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by ASAM?
What are they? - CORRECT ANSWER -4
