ing of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to: - ANSWER the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of
addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on
an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: - ANSWER a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power
by the counselor? - ANSWER Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: - ANSWER protect
public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant? - ANSWER Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients
should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and
_____________. - ANSWER the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members
are examples of lack of cultural _______________. - ANSWER competence
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,Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia
are all signs or symptoms of: - ANSWER caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in typically not
seen in older children or adults? - ANSWER Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange problems can BEST be described as: - ANSWER harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of: - ANSWER sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic
withdrawal
Among other things, _______________ involves making a client aware of resources in the
community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other
STDs. - ANSWER client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is: - ANSWER Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ____________ therapy. - ANSWER
behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the
HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating
this appointment is BEST described as: - ANSWER case management
Studies indicate that counseling is most effective when: - ANSWER culture and values are
taken into account
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, One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: - ANSWER describe
events in objective terms, using measurable language that an be easily understood
The ______________ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal
choice. - ANSWER moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to coun-
seling? - ANSWER Emphasis is placed on the present and future while devaluing the past
Case reviews: - ANSWER enable the counselor to assess progress and make any neces-
sary changes in the treatment plan
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's sub-
stance use disorder is called: - ANSWER homeostasis
Your client expresses growing feelings of rage. He has recurring nightmares in which he at-
tacks random women on the street. If you followed through with what you believed was a
duty to warm, under what circumstances would you be least likely to be disciplined? - AN-
SWER If the client discloses the name of a person he plans to harm
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay. Having
never worked with a member of this special population, the counselor's BEST course of ac-
tion is to: - ANSWER offer to refer the client to someone with experience in with special
issues associated with the gay community
Determining a client's eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs during the
________________ process. - ANSWER screening
Highly structured daily routines, a system of rewards and punishments, and frequent group
confrontation are characteristics of: - ANSWER therapeutic communities
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