IC/RC ADC EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - (A) Marijuana
(B) Alcohol
(C) Cocaine
(D) Prescription Drugs
,Which of the following is a true statement regarding the abuse of alcohol?Q5 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER - (A) They most often are written at a 4th or 5th grade reading level
(B) They provide a quantifiable metric
Exam Questions and 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - (A) Marijuana
(B) Alcohol
(C) Cocaine
(D) Prescription Drugs
,Which of the following is a true statement regarding the abuse of alcohol?Q5 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER - (A) They most often are written at a 4th or 5th grade reading level
(B) They provide a quantifiable metric
