SBIRT - Modules 1 & 2 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

SBIRT - Modules 1 & 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers

SBIRT acronym - Correct Answer- Screening
Brief Intervention
Referral to Treatment


Substance - Correct Answer- refers to a wide array of different chemical substances, that
when ingested, injected or inhaled can cause "psychoactive effects" - physical and/or
psychological effects to the body


Major Psychoactive Substances - Correct Answer- methamphetamine, tobacco, club drugs,
hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, and prescriptions medication


Depressants
(3 categories of psychoactive substances) - Correct Answer- Referred to as "downers" that
slow down the CNS to feel relaxed


Examples
- Alcohol
- Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan)
- Opioids (Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone)
- Inhalants / Solvent (paint, glue, gases, nitrates)
- Barbiturates (Nembutal, Seconal)
- Marijuana (low doses)


Stimulants
(3 categories of psychoactive substances) - Correct Answer- Referred to as "uppers" that
speed up the CNS to cause alertness and excitability


Examples

, - Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Amphetamines (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta)
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine (coke)
- Club drugs: MDMA (ecstasy, Adam, Molly), GHB (liquid x)


Hallucinogens
(3 categories of psychoactive substances) - Correct Answer- Referred to as "psychedelics"
that can cause euphoria with distorted perceptions of reality, awareness, and emotions


Examples
- LSD (acid)
- Mescaline (peyote)
- Phencyclidine-PCP (angel dust), Ketamine (special K)
- Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
- Marijuana (high doses)
- Club drugs: MDMA (ecstasy, Adam, Molly), GHB (liquid x)


Depressant effects of alcohol - Correct Answer- memory loss, impaired judgement
stroke
weak immune system
liver damage
trembling/numb hands or feet
inflammation of pancreas
risk of fetal alcohol syndrome
depression/anxiety
premature aging
heart failure
breast, throat, liver cancer
pain, ulcers & malnutrition