CADC Practice Questions With Correct Answers

CADC Practice Questions With Correct Answers What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - ANSWER The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance. How is drug tolerance BEST described? - ANSWER Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - ANSWER Drug avoidance strategies What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - ANSWER The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - ANSWER Confusion Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - ANSWER Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis) What does formication refer to? - ANSWER A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - ANSWER The heart Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - ANSWER Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines) In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - ANSWER Nicotine Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - ANSWER THC content in marijuana varies widely Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - ANSWER Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - ANSWER Third Which of the following subcategories 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 (MI) primarily involve? - ANSWER Supportive Persuasion What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - ANSWER 32.9% What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - ANSWER setting, privacy, levels of trust & rapport, instructions given and clarity Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can usually perform? - ANSWER Diagnose mental disorders What does GATE stand for? - ANSWER Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? - ANSWER Political orientation What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST likely due 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? - ANSWER CRAFFT Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? - ANSWER I need to ask you a few questions about suicide What is the purpose of screening? - ANSWER to determine the need for placement or referral What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - ANSWER To determine the severity of the substance problem Who should create a treatment plan? - ANSWER Collaborative team with the client How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - ANSWER Converted into goal and objectives Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - ANSWER frequent interdisciplinary consultations How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - ANSWER four levels of treatment placement How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER Six assessment dimensions