LCDC Test EXAM 418
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A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is
cocaine which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to
weekly) for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long
standing use. He stated that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine,
doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that
other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational issues. Given
the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? ANSWER -IT
IS NOT described as: Substance abuse, cocaine intoxication, or cocaine use disorder.
What is Neuroplasticity? ANSWER -the ability of the brain to form and reorganize
synaptic connections following an injury or longterm drug use.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? ANSWER -1.amount taken
& past experiences
2.mode of administration
3.poly drug use
How is drug tolerance BEST described? ANSWER -A (Decreased) sensitivity to a
drug overtime
List some drug cues or triggers: ANSWER -1.Prior drug use setting
,2.Drug Paraphernalia
3.Seeing others use
What does (SASSI) stand for & what is it? ANSWER -(Substance Abuse Subtle
Screening Inventory)
a brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults &
adolescents. now there's 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true & false items & a 26
item self report questions)
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? ANSWER -The margin
between intoxication & lethality stays the same.
What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? ANSWER -
Confusion
What does (formication) refer to? ANSWER -The sensation of bugs crawling on
skin.
Or (Magnon's syndrome)
What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse? ANSWER -The Heart
List (3) basic chemical classes of amphetamines: ANSWER -1.Methamphetamine
(meth)
2.Amphetamine Sulphate (speed)
3.Dextroamphetamine (Dexy's)
,In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drugs ranks the
highest? ANSWER -Nicotine
THC content in marijuana varies widely.
True or false? ANSWER -True
Regarding substance abuse, what does the Convergence Theory propose? ANSWER
-Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with men.
Which subcategory of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly?
ANSWER -(Early onset) alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? ANSWER -
Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? ANSWER -Supportive
Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders)
received treatment for only their mental illness? ANSWER -32.9% percent
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? ANSWER -1.setting/privacy
2.rapport/trust
3.clear instructions
, Which function is NOT what a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor can
perform? ANSWER -Diagnose Mental Disorders
What does the acronym (GATE) stand for& what is it? ANSWER -1.Gather Info
2.Access Supervision
3.Take action
4.Extend action
(addresses suicidality)
Assessments processes and instruments need to be sensitive to: ANSWER -1.Race &
ethnicity
2.Age & gender
3.Disabilities
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty days
or less) most likely to? ANSWER -Substance abuse-induced disorders that require
continued abstinence.
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for
use with (adolescents), and briefly describe it? ANSWER -(CRAFFT)
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use
disorders. Derives name from key words:
C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?
R: Ever use to RELAX?
Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update
Graded A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is
cocaine which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to
weekly) for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long
standing use. He stated that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine,
doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that
other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational issues. Given
the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? ANSWER -IT
IS NOT described as: Substance abuse, cocaine intoxication, or cocaine use disorder.
What is Neuroplasticity? ANSWER -the ability of the brain to form and reorganize
synaptic connections following an injury or longterm drug use.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? ANSWER -1.amount taken
& past experiences
2.mode of administration
3.poly drug use
How is drug tolerance BEST described? ANSWER -A (Decreased) sensitivity to a
drug overtime
List some drug cues or triggers: ANSWER -1.Prior drug use setting
,2.Drug Paraphernalia
3.Seeing others use
What does (SASSI) stand for & what is it? ANSWER -(Substance Abuse Subtle
Screening Inventory)
a brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults &
adolescents. now there's 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true & false items & a 26
item self report questions)
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? ANSWER -The margin
between intoxication & lethality stays the same.
What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? ANSWER -
Confusion
What does (formication) refer to? ANSWER -The sensation of bugs crawling on
skin.
Or (Magnon's syndrome)
What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse? ANSWER -The Heart
List (3) basic chemical classes of amphetamines: ANSWER -1.Methamphetamine
(meth)
2.Amphetamine Sulphate (speed)
3.Dextroamphetamine (Dexy's)
,In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drugs ranks the
highest? ANSWER -Nicotine
THC content in marijuana varies widely.
True or false? ANSWER -True
Regarding substance abuse, what does the Convergence Theory propose? ANSWER
-Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with men.
Which subcategory of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly?
ANSWER -(Early onset) alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? ANSWER -
Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? ANSWER -Supportive
Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders)
received treatment for only their mental illness? ANSWER -32.9% percent
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? ANSWER -1.setting/privacy
2.rapport/trust
3.clear instructions
, Which function is NOT what a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor can
perform? ANSWER -Diagnose Mental Disorders
What does the acronym (GATE) stand for& what is it? ANSWER -1.Gather Info
2.Access Supervision
3.Take action
4.Extend action
(addresses suicidality)
Assessments processes and instruments need to be sensitive to: ANSWER -1.Race &
ethnicity
2.Age & gender
3.Disabilities
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty days
or less) most likely to? ANSWER -Substance abuse-induced disorders that require
continued abstinence.
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for
use with (adolescents), and briefly describe it? ANSWER -(CRAFFT)
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use
disorders. Derives name from key words:
C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?
R: Ever use to RELAX?
