ASWB LCSW CLINICAL EXAM 2024

In treating a client in crisis, the caseworker should focus on a. the immediate presenting problem b. a few specific problems in day-to-day functioning c. a wide range of problems in day-to-day functioning d. underlying personality problems - correct answer the immediate presenting problem A social worker is interviewing a new patient who presents some symptoms of depression. The patient reports recent changes such as diminished functioning, marked weight gain, early morning awakening, fatigue, inability to concentrate, suicidal thoughts and headaches. The patient mentions that he started a new medication for a medical condition three weeks ago. The worker would first: a. arrange a psychiatric consultation in order to have an anti-depressant prescribed b. ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-effects c. proceed with a thorough psychosocial history and precipitating events d. hospitalize this patient until the suicidal ideation passes - correct answer ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-effects A