CASAC Exam Questions and Answers
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The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the
following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism - ANSWER-A
A - ANSWER-The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are
separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
Which law does not allow for a breach of confidentiality to warn a third party in
imminent danger?
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,(a) HIPAA
(b) CFR 42, Part 2
(c) State Law
(d) None of the above - ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, confidential information may be disclosed with client
consent:
(a) For a third party payment
(b) To medical professionals in an emergency situation
(c) To family members in an emergency situation
(d) None of the above - ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, disclosure of confidential information requires
written consent with several elements; which of the following is not one of the
required elements?
(a) The name of the person or program permitted to make the disclosure
(b) The name of the person or program receiving the disclosed information
(c) The purpose of the disclosure
(d) A statement indicating that the client may revoke consent at any time but only
if he or she states that in writing - ANSWER-D
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,According to HIPAA, client consent is not required for disclosure of confidential
information for all the following except:
(a) To the client's employer
(b) For the opportunity to agree or object
(c) For treatment, payment, and health care operations
(d) For public interest and benefit activities - ANSWER-A
Which of the following regulations restricts parental access of their children's
confidential information without the minor's consent?
(a) FERPA
(b) IDEA
(c) CFR 42, Part 2
(d) PPRA - ANSWER-C
Problems may arise if a substance abuse counselor and former client attend the
same AA meeting for all the following reasons except:
(a) The former client will benefit more than the substance abuse counselor
(b) It risks the substance abuse counselor anonymity
(c) It risks the former client's confidentiality
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, (d) The substance abuse counselor may need censor what they share in the
meeting - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ethical dilemma?
(a) A choice between two courses of action must be made
(b) There are significant consequences for not selecting either of the options
(c) Each decision is supported by ethical principles
(d) One of the decisions is supported by state regulations - ANSWER-D
The __________ houses the mechanisms that most often interact with substances
that cross the blood-brain barrier.
(a) Cortex
(b) Forebrain
(c) Midbrain
(d) Right Hemisphere - ANSWER-B
The limbic system is involved in _______________.
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger,
temperature, sex drive and sleep
(b) Relaying information from the upper brain-stem
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
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100% Pass
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the
following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism - ANSWER-A
A - ANSWER-The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are
separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
Which law does not allow for a breach of confidentiality to warn a third party in
imminent danger?
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,(a) HIPAA
(b) CFR 42, Part 2
(c) State Law
(d) None of the above - ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, confidential information may be disclosed with client
consent:
(a) For a third party payment
(b) To medical professionals in an emergency situation
(c) To family members in an emergency situation
(d) None of the above - ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, disclosure of confidential information requires
written consent with several elements; which of the following is not one of the
required elements?
(a) The name of the person or program permitted to make the disclosure
(b) The name of the person or program receiving the disclosed information
(c) The purpose of the disclosure
(d) A statement indicating that the client may revoke consent at any time but only
if he or she states that in writing - ANSWER-D
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,According to HIPAA, client consent is not required for disclosure of confidential
information for all the following except:
(a) To the client's employer
(b) For the opportunity to agree or object
(c) For treatment, payment, and health care operations
(d) For public interest and benefit activities - ANSWER-A
Which of the following regulations restricts parental access of their children's
confidential information without the minor's consent?
(a) FERPA
(b) IDEA
(c) CFR 42, Part 2
(d) PPRA - ANSWER-C
Problems may arise if a substance abuse counselor and former client attend the
same AA meeting for all the following reasons except:
(a) The former client will benefit more than the substance abuse counselor
(b) It risks the substance abuse counselor anonymity
(c) It risks the former client's confidentiality
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, (d) The substance abuse counselor may need censor what they share in the
meeting - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ethical dilemma?
(a) A choice between two courses of action must be made
(b) There are significant consequences for not selecting either of the options
(c) Each decision is supported by ethical principles
(d) One of the decisions is supported by state regulations - ANSWER-D
The __________ houses the mechanisms that most often interact with substances
that cross the blood-brain barrier.
(a) Cortex
(b) Forebrain
(c) Midbrain
(d) Right Hemisphere - ANSWER-B
The limbic system is involved in _______________.
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger,
temperature, sex drive and sleep
(b) Relaying information from the upper brain-stem
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
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