CASAC Exam with Complete Solutions
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism CORRECT ANSWER-A
A CORRECT ANSWER-The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are
separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
Which law does not allow for a breach of confidentiality to warn a third party in imminent
danger?
(a) HIPAA
(b) CFR 42, Part 2
(c) State Law
(d) None of the above CORRECT ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, confidential information may be disclosed with client consent:
(a) For a third party payment
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(b) To medical professionals in an emergency situation
(c) To family members in an emergency situation
(d) None of the above CORRECT ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, disclosure of confidential information requires written consent with
several elements; which of the following is not one of the required elements?
(a) The name of the person or program permitted to make the disclosure
(b) The name of the person or program receiving the disclosed information
(c) The purpose of the disclosure
(d) A statement indicating that the client may revoke consent at any time but only if he or she
states that in writing CORRECT ANSWER-D
According to HIPAA, client consent is not required for disclosure of confidential information for
all the following except:
(a) To the client's employer
(b) For the opportunity to agree or object
(c) For treatment, payment, and health care operations
(d) For public interest and benefit activities CORRECT ANSWER-A
Which of the following regulations restricts parental access of their children's confidential
information without the minor's consent?
(a) FERPA
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(b) IDEA
(c) CFR 42, Part 2
(d) PPRA CORRECT ANSWER-C
Problems may arise if a substance abuse counselor and former client attend the same AA
meeting for all the following reasons except:
(a) The former client will benefit more than the substance abuse counselor
(b) It risks the substance abuse counselor anonymity
(c) It risks the former client's confidentiality
(d) The substance abuse counselor may need censor what they share in the meeting
CORRECT ANSWER-A
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ethical dilemma?
(a) A choice between two courses of action must be made
(b) There are significant consequences for not selecting either of the options
(c) Each decision is supported by ethical principles
(d) One of the decisions is supported by state regulations CORRECT ANSWER-D
The __________ houses the mechanisms that most often interact with substances that cross
the blood-brain barrier.
(a) Cortex
(b) Forebrain
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(c) Midbrain
(d) Right Hemisphere CORRECT ANSWER-B
The limbic system is involved in _______________.
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive
and sleep
(b) Relaying information from the upper brain-stem
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision CORRECT
ANSWER-C
The cortex is significant as related to drug use since it controls
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive
and sleep
(b) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Taste and craving CORRECT ANSWER-B
With the exception of neurons in the hippocampus, after being damaged neurons will:
(a) Regenerate, but slower than other cells
(b) Not regenerate
(c) Grow new axons
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism CORRECT ANSWER-A
A CORRECT ANSWER-The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are
separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
Which law does not allow for a breach of confidentiality to warn a third party in imminent
danger?
(a) HIPAA
(b) CFR 42, Part 2
(c) State Law
(d) None of the above CORRECT ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, confidential information may be disclosed with client consent:
(a) For a third party payment
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(b) To medical professionals in an emergency situation
(c) To family members in an emergency situation
(d) None of the above CORRECT ANSWER-B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, disclosure of confidential information requires written consent with
several elements; which of the following is not one of the required elements?
(a) The name of the person or program permitted to make the disclosure
(b) The name of the person or program receiving the disclosed information
(c) The purpose of the disclosure
(d) A statement indicating that the client may revoke consent at any time but only if he or she
states that in writing CORRECT ANSWER-D
According to HIPAA, client consent is not required for disclosure of confidential information for
all the following except:
(a) To the client's employer
(b) For the opportunity to agree or object
(c) For treatment, payment, and health care operations
(d) For public interest and benefit activities CORRECT ANSWER-A
Which of the following regulations restricts parental access of their children's confidential
information without the minor's consent?
(a) FERPA
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(b) IDEA
(c) CFR 42, Part 2
(d) PPRA CORRECT ANSWER-C
Problems may arise if a substance abuse counselor and former client attend the same AA
meeting for all the following reasons except:
(a) The former client will benefit more than the substance abuse counselor
(b) It risks the substance abuse counselor anonymity
(c) It risks the former client's confidentiality
(d) The substance abuse counselor may need censor what they share in the meeting
CORRECT ANSWER-A
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ethical dilemma?
(a) A choice between two courses of action must be made
(b) There are significant consequences for not selecting either of the options
(c) Each decision is supported by ethical principles
(d) One of the decisions is supported by state regulations CORRECT ANSWER-D
The __________ houses the mechanisms that most often interact with substances that cross
the blood-brain barrier.
(a) Cortex
(b) Forebrain
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(c) Midbrain
(d) Right Hemisphere CORRECT ANSWER-B
The limbic system is involved in _______________.
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive
and sleep
(b) Relaying information from the upper brain-stem
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision CORRECT
ANSWER-C
The cortex is significant as related to drug use since it controls
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive
and sleep
(b) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Taste and craving CORRECT ANSWER-B
With the exception of neurons in the hippocampus, after being damaged neurons will:
(a) Regenerate, but slower than other cells
(b) Not regenerate
(c) Grow new axons
