SBIRT Exam UPDATED Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - CORRECT ANSWER - People
who use alcohol or drugs at risk or harmful levels
What are reasons to use SBIRT? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. it is effective across cultures
2. it is highly recommended
3. it is reimbursable
4. it has a strong evidence base
Referral to treatment helps patients with a substance use disorder to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Get access to specialty addiction treatment and recovery supports
What are the two components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-65? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Drinking no more than 7 standard drinks per week
Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - brief intervention
Three health effects on the body from risky and harmful alcohol use include: - CORRECT
ANSWER - inflammation of the pancreas
depression
periodontitis
Which of the following are two effects of methamphetamines on oral health? - CORRECT
ANSWER - gingival inflammation
bruxism
, Three health-related risks of marijuana use include: - CORRECT ANSWER - panic attacks
and anxiety
increased blood pressure
during pregnancy, less oxygen to the fetus
SBIRT has shown a strong evidence base. This is shown by which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER - SBIRT has 30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy.
Who should be screened for substance use? - CORRECT ANSWER - everyone ages 12
and older
What are two important reasons for doing universal screening? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Drinking and drug use often go undetected.
-Drinking and drug use are common in the U.S. population
Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the following:
- CORRECT ANSWER - -The patient's level of substance use risk.
-Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct
Which two things should you do when verbally administering a pre-screen? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -normalize the screening and set the context
-address confidentiality
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - harmful
Marco scored in the Risky zone of the AUDIT. Which response is the correct and best
explanation of what Risky means? - CORRECT ANSWER - Marco can develop health
problems or existing problems may worsen
CORRECT Answers
Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - CORRECT ANSWER - People
who use alcohol or drugs at risk or harmful levels
What are reasons to use SBIRT? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. it is effective across cultures
2. it is highly recommended
3. it is reimbursable
4. it has a strong evidence base
Referral to treatment helps patients with a substance use disorder to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Get access to specialty addiction treatment and recovery supports
What are the two components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-65? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Drinking no more than 7 standard drinks per week
Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - brief intervention
Three health effects on the body from risky and harmful alcohol use include: - CORRECT
ANSWER - inflammation of the pancreas
depression
periodontitis
Which of the following are two effects of methamphetamines on oral health? - CORRECT
ANSWER - gingival inflammation
bruxism
, Three health-related risks of marijuana use include: - CORRECT ANSWER - panic attacks
and anxiety
increased blood pressure
during pregnancy, less oxygen to the fetus
SBIRT has shown a strong evidence base. This is shown by which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER - SBIRT has 30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy.
Who should be screened for substance use? - CORRECT ANSWER - everyone ages 12
and older
What are two important reasons for doing universal screening? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Drinking and drug use often go undetected.
-Drinking and drug use are common in the U.S. population
Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the following:
- CORRECT ANSWER - -The patient's level of substance use risk.
-Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct
Which two things should you do when verbally administering a pre-screen? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -normalize the screening and set the context
-address confidentiality
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - CORRECT ANSWER - harmful
Marco scored in the Risky zone of the AUDIT. Which response is the correct and best
explanation of what Risky means? - CORRECT ANSWER - Marco can develop health
problems or existing problems may worsen
