NCAC I Exam Latest Update Graded A+

NCAC I Exam Latest Update Graded A+ "A Drink" 12oz beer, 5oz wine, or 1.5oz liquor "Quitter's Flu" term used to describe withdrawal phase of nicotine because symptoms mimic cold or mild case of flu; symptoms greatest during first week of abstinence (Crisis) Behavioral Distress Symptoms emotional withdrawal, agitation, inappropriate affect (Crisis) Cognitive Distress Symptoms impaired decision making, poor concentration, memory problems, flashbacks (Crisis) Emotional Distress Symptoms grief, fear, depression, guilt, anger, resentment, self- doubt (Crisis) Physical Distress Symptoms exacerbated startle reflex, tension, shock, gastrointestinal distress, marked fatigue, and hyperventilation 2 Stages of Group Growth 1. Developing 2. Potency 3 Processes of Groups 1.) Compliance 2.) Identification 3.) Internalization 4 Categories of Inhalants 1. volatile solvents 2. aerosols 3. gases 4. nitrates 4 Categories of Medication Therapy 1. Agonists 2. Antagonists 3. Antidepressants 4. Antipsychotics 4 Components of Suicide Assessment 1. Behavioral indications 2. Historical patterns 3. Present situation 4. Degree of lethality 4 factors of pharmacokinetics 1. absorption 2. distribution 3. biotransformation 4. excretion 4 Models of Case Management 1. Broker/Generalist 2. Strengths Based