CADC Exam (2023/2024 IL) Terms
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
What are the client's rights they should be made aware of? - Answer--individual dignity
-confidentiality
-non-discriminatory services
-communication
-personal effects
-minors to be educated
-counsel
-habeas corpus
When are the clients rights explained to them client? - Answer-orientation
When should a counselor and client start to work on the tx plan? - Answer--once a
diagnosis is confirmed
-placement recommendation has been made
-admitted to appropriate LOC
What basic functions does the intake process perform? - Answer--establish eligibility
-complete basic data collection
-identify barriers and assets
-est. a tx or service plan
What is the case conceptualization? - Answer-organizing the information and
observations made during assessment phase and interpret or make clinical judgement
about what client is experiencing.
True or False
Alcohol can cause delirium tremors, which are fatal? - Answer-true
What is the definition of recovery? - Answer-Change whereby individuals improve their
health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential
What is a stimulant used for? and what are some common ones? - Answer--treat
narcolepsy, ADHD, obesity
-dexedrine, ritalin, adderall
What stance does recovery management take on recovery? - Answer-"relapse is a not
inevitable if the ongoing process is actively managed"
What neurotransmitter is strongly related to the experiences of pleasure? - Answer-
dopamine
, What should a clinician do if they feel someone they are screening or assessing is at
risk? - Answer-discontinue services and they the client to a medical, psychiatric care of
take another safe intervention
What is the rate of suicide among alcoholics who are depressed? - Answer-over 75%
What re the (3) domains for assessment of a suicide risk? - Answer--current SI
-history
-risk management
CURRENT SI
SI, Method, Firearms, Hopelessness, substance use, MI
HISTORY
attempts, family history, psychosocial crises, trauma
What measures should be taken if clients has several suicide factors present? -
Answer-Immediate referral, including transport if necessary, for a more thorough
evaluation
what are the different types of drug tests? - Answer--breath analysis
-urine( 1 week- 1 month)
-saliva (past day)
-sweat (over time)
-blood (most accurate, most invasive)
-hair (2-4 months)
What does GC/Ms stand for? - Answer-Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry
What everyday item could cause someone to test positive for opiates? - Answer-poppy
seeds
What is one important role and addiction counselor plays in recovery? - Answer-help the
client to identify and utilize their recovery capital
What are two major types of personality disorders? - Answer--boarderline
-antisocial
What are two common mood disorders? - Answer--depression
-bipolar
True or False-- OCD is not an anxiety disorder - Answer-false
What are common symptoms of a panic disorder? - Answer--hyperventilation
-palpitations
-trembling
-sweating
-dizzy
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
What are the client's rights they should be made aware of? - Answer--individual dignity
-confidentiality
-non-discriminatory services
-communication
-personal effects
-minors to be educated
-counsel
-habeas corpus
When are the clients rights explained to them client? - Answer-orientation
When should a counselor and client start to work on the tx plan? - Answer--once a
diagnosis is confirmed
-placement recommendation has been made
-admitted to appropriate LOC
What basic functions does the intake process perform? - Answer--establish eligibility
-complete basic data collection
-identify barriers and assets
-est. a tx or service plan
What is the case conceptualization? - Answer-organizing the information and
observations made during assessment phase and interpret or make clinical judgement
about what client is experiencing.
True or False
Alcohol can cause delirium tremors, which are fatal? - Answer-true
What is the definition of recovery? - Answer-Change whereby individuals improve their
health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential
What is a stimulant used for? and what are some common ones? - Answer--treat
narcolepsy, ADHD, obesity
-dexedrine, ritalin, adderall
What stance does recovery management take on recovery? - Answer-"relapse is a not
inevitable if the ongoing process is actively managed"
What neurotransmitter is strongly related to the experiences of pleasure? - Answer-
dopamine
, What should a clinician do if they feel someone they are screening or assessing is at
risk? - Answer-discontinue services and they the client to a medical, psychiatric care of
take another safe intervention
What is the rate of suicide among alcoholics who are depressed? - Answer-over 75%
What re the (3) domains for assessment of a suicide risk? - Answer--current SI
-history
-risk management
CURRENT SI
SI, Method, Firearms, Hopelessness, substance use, MI
HISTORY
attempts, family history, psychosocial crises, trauma
What measures should be taken if clients has several suicide factors present? -
Answer-Immediate referral, including transport if necessary, for a more thorough
evaluation
what are the different types of drug tests? - Answer--breath analysis
-urine( 1 week- 1 month)
-saliva (past day)
-sweat (over time)
-blood (most accurate, most invasive)
-hair (2-4 months)
What does GC/Ms stand for? - Answer-Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry
What everyday item could cause someone to test positive for opiates? - Answer-poppy
seeds
What is one important role and addiction counselor plays in recovery? - Answer-help the
client to identify and utilize their recovery capital
What are two major types of personality disorders? - Answer--boarderline
-antisocial
What are two common mood disorders? - Answer--depression
-bipolar
True or False-- OCD is not an anxiety disorder - Answer-false
What are common symptoms of a panic disorder? - Answer--hyperventilation
-palpitations
-trembling
-sweating
-dizzy
