CSAMS – Questions And Answers (Expert Verified)
CSAMS Code of Ethics (principles) Right Ans - 1. Non-discrimination
2. Responsibility: report unethical behavior and assist those in need or
addiction services
3. Competence: need for ongoing education and assume responsibility for
quality of services - don't offer services outside of your realm
4. Legal and Moral Standards - uphold federal and state laws
5. Public Statements
6. Client Welfare: promote public health and welfare - consider client's income
when making referrals
7. Confidentiality
8. Inter-Professional Relationships: treat co-workers with respect
9. Renumeration: no personal or financial gain for making referrals
Imodium Advanced (AD) Right Ans - Produces opiate-like effect if taken in
large quantity
Most commonly abused substances in Americans 14 or older (after
marijuana) Right Ans - Prescriptions and OTC's
Most commonly abused prescription type Right Ans - Opioids
Prescription Opioid Side Effects Right Ans - Initial rush/euphoria
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Constipation
Intense itching
Nausea/vomiting
Impaired motor skills
Moving slow/feeling heavy
Accidental overdose
Opioid Withdrawal Right Ans - Restlessness
Low energy
Insomnia
Anxiety/agitation/shaking
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramping
, Cold or hot flashes
Sweating and runny nose
Central Nervous System Depressants Right Ans - Benzos and Barbiturates -
act as a tranquilizer - commonly used for anxiety, sleep disorders, panic
disorders, seizures
-GHB and Rohypnol fall into this category
Central Nervous System Depressant Withdrawal Right Ans - Hallucinations
Shakiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Anxiety
Increased heart rate
Seizures
Can be life-threatening
CNS Stimulants Right Ans - Adderral, Ritalin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine
Number one gateway drug Right Ans - Caffeine and Nicotine
Dextramethorphan (DXM) Right Ans - Found in cough medication - can
cause hallucinations, dizziness, lethargy, insomnia, slurred speech, delusions,
sweating, brain and liver damange
Pseudoephedrine Right Ans - Common ingredient in meth, can cause
convulsions, seizures, hallucinations, ^ BP, excitement,
nervousness/excitement
MAT for alcohol use Right Ans -
Methadone Right Ans - Synthetic opioid that blocks effect of heroine and
other prescriptions - can eliminate withdrawal symptoms and relieve drug
cravings
Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex) Right Ans -
CSAMS Code of Ethics (principles) Right Ans - 1. Non-discrimination
2. Responsibility: report unethical behavior and assist those in need or
addiction services
3. Competence: need for ongoing education and assume responsibility for
quality of services - don't offer services outside of your realm
4. Legal and Moral Standards - uphold federal and state laws
5. Public Statements
6. Client Welfare: promote public health and welfare - consider client's income
when making referrals
7. Confidentiality
8. Inter-Professional Relationships: treat co-workers with respect
9. Renumeration: no personal or financial gain for making referrals
Imodium Advanced (AD) Right Ans - Produces opiate-like effect if taken in
large quantity
Most commonly abused substances in Americans 14 or older (after
marijuana) Right Ans - Prescriptions and OTC's
Most commonly abused prescription type Right Ans - Opioids
Prescription Opioid Side Effects Right Ans - Initial rush/euphoria
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Constipation
Intense itching
Nausea/vomiting
Impaired motor skills
Moving slow/feeling heavy
Accidental overdose
Opioid Withdrawal Right Ans - Restlessness
Low energy
Insomnia
Anxiety/agitation/shaking
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramping
, Cold or hot flashes
Sweating and runny nose
Central Nervous System Depressants Right Ans - Benzos and Barbiturates -
act as a tranquilizer - commonly used for anxiety, sleep disorders, panic
disorders, seizures
-GHB and Rohypnol fall into this category
Central Nervous System Depressant Withdrawal Right Ans - Hallucinations
Shakiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Anxiety
Increased heart rate
Seizures
Can be life-threatening
CNS Stimulants Right Ans - Adderral, Ritalin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine
Number one gateway drug Right Ans - Caffeine and Nicotine
Dextramethorphan (DXM) Right Ans - Found in cough medication - can
cause hallucinations, dizziness, lethargy, insomnia, slurred speech, delusions,
sweating, brain and liver damange
Pseudoephedrine Right Ans - Common ingredient in meth, can cause
convulsions, seizures, hallucinations, ^ BP, excitement,
nervousness/excitement
MAT for alcohol use Right Ans -
Methadone Right Ans - Synthetic opioid that blocks effect of heroine and
other prescriptions - can eliminate withdrawal symptoms and relieve drug
cravings
Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex) Right Ans -
