CADC: practice exam #3 2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution

1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of "relapse"?: A return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment 2. When a drug initiates a physiological response when attaching to a recep- tor site in the brain, it is BEST classified as:: An agonist 3. A harm-reduction program is designed to:: Minimize the problems associat- ed with addiction 4. During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination and feared he might have an STD. Vic had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not have a regular doctor to call. The counselor gave him the name of a local physician who would treat a new patent on short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:: A referral 5. A major focus of the principle of anonymity in the AA fellowship is directed specifically at .: Press, radio and film 6. Which of the following is not the BEST definition of transference?: Uncon- scious shifting of feelings and fantasies from significant others to the therapist. 7. is the identification and ranking of problems needing resolution.: Treatment planning 8. Appropriate documentation in the client's chart included incidents, reports and .: Ongoing information 9. Which statement about counseling is TRUE?: Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. 10. When an actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents with depres- sive symptoms:: Depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be signifi- cantly diminished after detoxification and abstinence. 11. One method for increasing the effectiveness of counseling for Latino clients is:: To assume an active approach with a goal-oriented inquiry. 12. Methadone is a drug use in:: harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments. 13. Bertrand qualifies for job re-training because of a disability. His coun- selor made an appointment with the state rehabilitation commission to eval- uate the type of training that might be beneficial for Bertrand. The counselor also made arrangements for Bertrand to be transported to the appointment, although he was still in primary treatment. The counselor's actions are BEST described as:: Case management 14. One major problem associated with victimology and recovery is that:: - Proclaiming powerlessness runs counter to the empowerment mentality needed to overcome victimhood. 15. Mike and his client have developed a personal attraction to one another. The BEST course of action for him is to:: Discuss his feelings with his clinical supervisor to determine the best course of action. 16. What BEST represents the information that should be kept in a client's treatment record?: Information about consultations, diagnosis, treatment, prog- nosis, and progress. 17. African Americans generally do not view alcohol as a prerequisite to fun because:: There are other culturally acceptable ways to achieve relaxation and sociability. 18. A client presents with non-healing ulcers, abscesses, brittle fingernails, and bruxism. Abuse of which classification of drugs is MOST likely?: Am- phetamines 19. Juanita has been seeing a counselor for several weeks and has recently started responding in an argumentative fashion Last time, she told the counselor "you are just like my father, always on my case!" This situation best exemplifies:: Transference 20. A client must be told the limits of confidentiality before the first therapy session, along with the cost of the services. These issues are part of the process known as:: Obtaining informed consent 21. The most popular and yet most controversial theory of addiction views:- : Addiction as a chronic and incurable disease 22. Nervousness or anxiety, sleep difficulty, (e.g., insomnia, disturbing dreams), decreased appetite or weight loss, depressed mood are all signs or symptoms of:: Cannabis withdrawal 23. According to the DSM-5 standards, controlled use of during religious observances is not to be considered a diagnosable condi- tion.: Hallucinogens 24. symptoms are the most common psychiatric symptoms seen in AOD abusers.: Depressive 25. Rational emotive behavior therapy is considered to be a approach to counseling.: Cognitive behavioral