IC/RC ADC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
A fourteen-year-old male is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He has no knowledge of
any family history of abuse and has indicated that he began only in the past 6 months.
Which of the following addiction factors is most likely the most influential on his drug
use? Q1 - Answer(A) Family influence
(B) Genetics
(C) Peer influence
(D) Television and media
/.Which of the following is not a model for the causation of addiction?Q2 - Answer(A)
Moral model
(B) Blended model
(C) Genetic model
(D) Familial model
/.As an individual continues to use an addictive forming drug over a period of time,
which of the following is a correct statement regarding the influence of outside factors
(peers, family, stress) contributing the habit of addiction?Q3 - Answer(A) As drug use
continues the influence of outside factors remains about the same
(B) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors increases
(C) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors decreases
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following is the most commonly abused substance in America?Q4 -
Answer(A) Marijuana
(B) Alcohol
(C) Cocaine
(D) Prescription Drugs
/.Which of the following is a true statement regarding the abuse of alcohol?Q5 -
Answer(A) Women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol abuse than
men
(B) Men are more likely to drink higher volumes of alcohol than women
(C) Organ damage due to alcohol abuse is more likely in women than men
(D) All of the above
/.Which of the following a false statement about marijuana use?Q6 - Answer(A)
Marijuana is not an addictive substance
(B) Marijuana can contribute to depression and suicide
(C) Research shows Marijuana users generally have a lower level of fulfillment in life
(D) Marijuana increases the risk of heart disease
,/.Which of the following is not an example of prescription drug abuse?Q7 - Answer(A) A
friend providing OxyContin for a stiff neck Y
(B) Taking an additional Valium beyond the amount prescribed to ease tension before
public speaking
(C) Using leftover Vicodin from a car accident that occurred a year prior to treat a new
injury
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following Is most commonly the male reason for a client deciding to begin
the process of treatment?Q8 - Answer(A) Internal motivation
(B) Family or Peer encouragement
(C) Diagnosed medical issues
(D) Financial issues
/.Which of-the following is not an effective technique for establishing rapport with a clent
during the initial interview?Q9 - Answer(A) Observing and noting the dress and
appearance of the client
B) Providing, reassurance that things will be ok no matter how dire the individual's
stuation
(C) Exhibit acceptance regardless of the client's prior actions
(D) Use of open-ended questions
/.Which of the following is not an example of proper active listening?Q10 - Answer(A)
Restating specific words the client has used
(B) Refocusing the client's attention on a specific topic of interest
(C) Providing stories from your own experience that relate to the client's struggle
(D) Summarizing key feelings that the client has shared
/.Which of the following is not a part of the screening process?Q11 - Answer(A) Identify
the presence of a problem
(B) Identify the likely solution to problem
(C) Measuring the severity of an identified problem
(D) Identify the need for further evaluation
/.Which of the following is not an example of an effective screening processes?Q12 -
Answer(A) Evaluating the sublect in multiple locations
(8) Evaluating the subject by gathering information from multiple people
(C) In- depth initia subject by gathering information to provide a thorough process
(D) Obtaining information from multiple sources
/.Which of the following is a screening instrument for co-occurring disorders?Q13 -
Answer(A) Modified Mini-Screen (MMS)
(B) Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST)
(C) CAGE Questionnaire
(D) Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)
,/.Which of the following withdrawal symptoms is common in nearly all types of drugs
when use is stopped?Q14 - Answer(A) Seizures
(B) Itchy feeling all over skin
(C) Dysphoria
(D) Delirium Tremens
/.Which of the following is not one of the eight stages of effect for alcohol?Q15 -
Answer(A) Euphoria
(B) Confusion
(C) Depression
(D) Coma
/.A client in an initial screening indicates that she has not slept very well at all in weeks
and seems to be suffering from a reduced appetite. You notice she has a noticeable
bruise on her leg and when asked about it she recalls a physical altercation she had
recently at a party. When consulting her mother, she mentions that her mood has been
very unpredictable and that she would often storm out unexpectedly. Which of the
following drugs is the subject most likely suffering withdrawal symptoms from?Q16 -
Answer(A) Methamphetamine
(B) MDMA
(C) Cocaine
(D) Steroids
/.Which of the following assessment instrument format is the most appropriate for a 45-
year old woman who has an addiction to alcohol and is recently divorced? The woman
has a single child and will be entering into a custody battle with her previous
husband.Q17 - Answer(A) Standardized Interview
(B) Structured Interview
(C) Self-administered test
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-administered assessment
tests?Q18 - Answer(A) They most often are written at a 4th or 5th grade reading level
(B) They provide a quantifiable metric
(C) They prevent interviewer bias
(D) They must be administered by highly skilled staff
/.Which of the following is an acceptable person for the use of a translator for an
assessment ? involving a low English proficient client?Q19 - Answer(A) Family member
(B) A community insider
(C) Independent translator
(D) All of the above
/.A client enters and shows visual signs of withdrawal. They appear to have significant
nausea, agitation, and are indicating the intention for self-inflicted harm. Which of the
, following is the most appropriate initial reaction?Q20 - Answer(A) Attempt to calm the
client and begin an initial assessment
(B) Alert the clients friends and family
(C) Seek medical attention for the client
(D) All of the above
/.Which of the following is not a factor in the assessment for suicide risk?Q21 -
Answer(A) Abuse of alcohol
(B) Family history of suicide
(C) Evidence of aggression towards others
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following drug test types is not appropriate for the use of monitoring
compliance on a regular basis?Q22 - Answer(A) Hair
(B) Urine
(C) Saliva
(D) Sweat
/.Which of the following ranges is the amount of time alcohol stays in the body after
ingestion?Q23 - Answer(A) A few hours
(B) 12 to 24 hrs.
(C) 1 to 3 days
(D) About a week
/.Which of the following is not linked to causing false positives on drug tests?Q24 -
Answer(A) Doxylamine
(B) Poppy seeds
(C) Sesame seeds
(D) Sertraline
/.Which of the following is most often not a step for counselors in the assessment of co-
occurring disorders?Q25 - Answer(A) Screening of co-occurring disorder
(B) Determine the severity of the potential disorder
(C) Diagnose the mental disorder
(D) Determine the effect the disability
/.Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the connection between
mental health disorders and substance abuse?Q26 - Answer(A) The effect of drug use
is equal for those with or without mental health disorders despite the increased risk
(B) An undiagnosed mental health issue can lead to substance abuse
(C) Some drugs may cause diagnosable mental illness after extended use
(D) The risk of mental health disorders can be increased with drug abuse
/.Which of the following is not consistent with the methodologies for the American
Psychiatric Association DSM-5 criteria?Q27 - Answer(A) All people are not
automatically susceptible to developing substance abuse disorders
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
A fourteen-year-old male is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He has no knowledge of
any family history of abuse and has indicated that he began only in the past 6 months.
Which of the following addiction factors is most likely the most influential on his drug
use? Q1 - Answer(A) Family influence
(B) Genetics
(C) Peer influence
(D) Television and media
/.Which of the following is not a model for the causation of addiction?Q2 - Answer(A)
Moral model
(B) Blended model
(C) Genetic model
(D) Familial model
/.As an individual continues to use an addictive forming drug over a period of time,
which of the following is a correct statement regarding the influence of outside factors
(peers, family, stress) contributing the habit of addiction?Q3 - Answer(A) As drug use
continues the influence of outside factors remains about the same
(B) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors increases
(C) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors decreases
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following is the most commonly abused substance in America?Q4 -
Answer(A) Marijuana
(B) Alcohol
(C) Cocaine
(D) Prescription Drugs
/.Which of the following is a true statement regarding the abuse of alcohol?Q5 -
Answer(A) Women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol abuse than
men
(B) Men are more likely to drink higher volumes of alcohol than women
(C) Organ damage due to alcohol abuse is more likely in women than men
(D) All of the above
/.Which of the following a false statement about marijuana use?Q6 - Answer(A)
Marijuana is not an addictive substance
(B) Marijuana can contribute to depression and suicide
(C) Research shows Marijuana users generally have a lower level of fulfillment in life
(D) Marijuana increases the risk of heart disease
,/.Which of the following is not an example of prescription drug abuse?Q7 - Answer(A) A
friend providing OxyContin for a stiff neck Y
(B) Taking an additional Valium beyond the amount prescribed to ease tension before
public speaking
(C) Using leftover Vicodin from a car accident that occurred a year prior to treat a new
injury
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following Is most commonly the male reason for a client deciding to begin
the process of treatment?Q8 - Answer(A) Internal motivation
(B) Family or Peer encouragement
(C) Diagnosed medical issues
(D) Financial issues
/.Which of-the following is not an effective technique for establishing rapport with a clent
during the initial interview?Q9 - Answer(A) Observing and noting the dress and
appearance of the client
B) Providing, reassurance that things will be ok no matter how dire the individual's
stuation
(C) Exhibit acceptance regardless of the client's prior actions
(D) Use of open-ended questions
/.Which of the following is not an example of proper active listening?Q10 - Answer(A)
Restating specific words the client has used
(B) Refocusing the client's attention on a specific topic of interest
(C) Providing stories from your own experience that relate to the client's struggle
(D) Summarizing key feelings that the client has shared
/.Which of the following is not a part of the screening process?Q11 - Answer(A) Identify
the presence of a problem
(B) Identify the likely solution to problem
(C) Measuring the severity of an identified problem
(D) Identify the need for further evaluation
/.Which of the following is not an example of an effective screening processes?Q12 -
Answer(A) Evaluating the sublect in multiple locations
(8) Evaluating the subject by gathering information from multiple people
(C) In- depth initia subject by gathering information to provide a thorough process
(D) Obtaining information from multiple sources
/.Which of the following is a screening instrument for co-occurring disorders?Q13 -
Answer(A) Modified Mini-Screen (MMS)
(B) Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST)
(C) CAGE Questionnaire
(D) Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)
,/.Which of the following withdrawal symptoms is common in nearly all types of drugs
when use is stopped?Q14 - Answer(A) Seizures
(B) Itchy feeling all over skin
(C) Dysphoria
(D) Delirium Tremens
/.Which of the following is not one of the eight stages of effect for alcohol?Q15 -
Answer(A) Euphoria
(B) Confusion
(C) Depression
(D) Coma
/.A client in an initial screening indicates that she has not slept very well at all in weeks
and seems to be suffering from a reduced appetite. You notice she has a noticeable
bruise on her leg and when asked about it she recalls a physical altercation she had
recently at a party. When consulting her mother, she mentions that her mood has been
very unpredictable and that she would often storm out unexpectedly. Which of the
following drugs is the subject most likely suffering withdrawal symptoms from?Q16 -
Answer(A) Methamphetamine
(B) MDMA
(C) Cocaine
(D) Steroids
/.Which of the following assessment instrument format is the most appropriate for a 45-
year old woman who has an addiction to alcohol and is recently divorced? The woman
has a single child and will be entering into a custody battle with her previous
husband.Q17 - Answer(A) Standardized Interview
(B) Structured Interview
(C) Self-administered test
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-administered assessment
tests?Q18 - Answer(A) They most often are written at a 4th or 5th grade reading level
(B) They provide a quantifiable metric
(C) They prevent interviewer bias
(D) They must be administered by highly skilled staff
/.Which of the following is an acceptable person for the use of a translator for an
assessment ? involving a low English proficient client?Q19 - Answer(A) Family member
(B) A community insider
(C) Independent translator
(D) All of the above
/.A client enters and shows visual signs of withdrawal. They appear to have significant
nausea, agitation, and are indicating the intention for self-inflicted harm. Which of the
, following is the most appropriate initial reaction?Q20 - Answer(A) Attempt to calm the
client and begin an initial assessment
(B) Alert the clients friends and family
(C) Seek medical attention for the client
(D) All of the above
/.Which of the following is not a factor in the assessment for suicide risk?Q21 -
Answer(A) Abuse of alcohol
(B) Family history of suicide
(C) Evidence of aggression towards others
(D) None of the above
/.Which of the following drug test types is not appropriate for the use of monitoring
compliance on a regular basis?Q22 - Answer(A) Hair
(B) Urine
(C) Saliva
(D) Sweat
/.Which of the following ranges is the amount of time alcohol stays in the body after
ingestion?Q23 - Answer(A) A few hours
(B) 12 to 24 hrs.
(C) 1 to 3 days
(D) About a week
/.Which of the following is not linked to causing false positives on drug tests?Q24 -
Answer(A) Doxylamine
(B) Poppy seeds
(C) Sesame seeds
(D) Sertraline
/.Which of the following is most often not a step for counselors in the assessment of co-
occurring disorders?Q25 - Answer(A) Screening of co-occurring disorder
(B) Determine the severity of the potential disorder
(C) Diagnose the mental disorder
(D) Determine the effect the disability
/.Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the connection between
mental health disorders and substance abuse?Q26 - Answer(A) The effect of drug use
is equal for those with or without mental health disorders despite the increased risk
(B) An undiagnosed mental health issue can lead to substance abuse
(C) Some drugs may cause diagnosable mental illness after extended use
(D) The risk of mental health disorders can be increased with drug abuse
/.Which of the following is not consistent with the methodologies for the American
Psychiatric Association DSM-5 criteria?Q27 - Answer(A) All people are not
automatically susceptible to developing substance abuse disorders
