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LCAS Exam Practice Test: Actual Questions and Verified Answers 2024

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Prepare for your Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) certification with this comprehensive PDF guide. It features actual exam-style questions covering all domains, complete with detailed, verified correct answers and rationales to ensure you understand the material and pass your LCAS exam on the first try.

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LCAS EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ALREADY
GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS
CONCEPTS(ALL WHAT YOU NEED) LATEST
EDITION



What are the stages of change? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance


What does the CAGE stand for? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
C- cut down
A- annoyed
G- guilty
E- eye opener


What does THC stand for? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol


What does LSD stand for? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
lysergic acid diethylamide

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What is hemp? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ The word used to
describe Cannabis sativa plants that are high in fiber
content and generally low in psychoactive components
(marijuana is used to describe cannabis sativa high in
psychoactive components)


Morphine is how many times more powerful than opium?
- .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 10 times


What is the scientific name for heroin and what is its
strength compared to morphine? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Diacetyl morphine - two to five times stronger than
morphine


What year was AA founded, and who founded it? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Founded in 1934 by Bill Wilson
and Dr. Bob Smith


Sedatives are generally used to
_________________________ while hypnotics are
mostly used to __________________ - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Calm anxiety; induce sleep

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Name the five most common brand name
benzodiazepines sedatives - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Librium, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, and Halcion


What is GHB? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ gamma
hydroxybutyrate - a sedative originally developed as
an anesthetic -> began to be used as a sedative to
induce euphoria, also used as a date rape drug


What is DXM? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
dextromethorphan - found in many non-prescription
cough and cold medications, can induce psychedelic
effects when used in large quantities (10 to 30x normal
dose)


What are the brand names of hydrocodone? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Vicodin, Lortab, Norco, Anexsia,
Hycodan, and Tylox


What is the generic name of Oxycontin? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Oxycodone (time release version of Percodan)


Why is hydrocodone the most widely used and abuse
prescription opiate? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Causes less
nausea but has the same pain-diminishing effect as well

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as addictive potential as codeine. *Because it is often
co-formulated with acetaminophen, the abuse of the
combination for the psychic effects of the opioid can
cause liver damage


What is the definition of a psychoactive drug? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Any substance that directly alters
the normal functioning of the central nervous system (this
can be expanded to include any behaviors [e.g.
gambling] that activate the brain's alcohol and drug
addiction pathways)


What is the trade name for Zoloft? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Setraline


What is the chemical name for MDMA? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Methylenedioxymethamphetamine


What are the most common CNS stimulants? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Cocaine (freebase, crack),
amphetamines (Adderall, meth, crystal meth, speed),
amphetamine congeners (Ritalin, diet pills), plant
stimulants (khat, betel nuts, ephedra, yohimbe), caffeine,
and nicotine

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Publisher: 2010 ISBN: 9780470769935 Edition: Unknown

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