LCDC FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE TEST.
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - CORRECT ANSWER The 10 items on this instrument
developed by the World Health Organization ask about frequency of drinking, alcohol dependence, and
problems caused by alcohol. Scores range from 0 to 40, with a score of 8 or higher indicating the
likelihood of harmful alcohol consumption.
CAGE Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER An answer of yes to one or more questions indicates the
possibility of alcohol dependence. The four questions are: "have you ever felt you should cut down on
your drinking?" "have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?" or "have you ever had a drink
first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?"
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) - CORRECT ANSWER Adapted from the MAST, this self report
instrument is used to detect abuse of or dependence on drugs other than alcohol. It provides a measure
of lifetime problem severity.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) - CORRECT ANSWER This instrument requires yes/no
answers to 25 questions. Scores indicate the absence of alcohol dependence (0 to 3), possible substance
dependence (4), or likely alcohol dependence (5 or higher). A brief MAST (10 items) and a 13-item Short
MAST (SMAST) are available, as is a Geriatric MAST (MAST-G).
Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS4) - CORRECT ANSWER An Answer of yes to one or more questions
indicates the possibility of alcohol dependence during the past year. The questions have to do with
remorse, amnesia, performance of life duties, and starting the day with alcohol.
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI3) - CORRECT ANSWER This brief self-report is
designed to identify individuals with a high probability of having a substance-related disorder. A version
designed for adolescents, the SASSI-A@ is for clients ages 12 to 18.
TWEAK - CORRECT ANSWER The five-item instrument was designed to screen for harmful drinking in
pregnant women. The items have to do with tolerance, worry of close friends and relatives, using
alcohol as an eye opener, amnesia (blackouts), and felt need to cut down on drinking.
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - CORRECT ANSWER The 10 items on this instrument
developed by the World Health Organization ask about frequency of drinking, alcohol dependence, and
problems caused by alcohol. Scores range from 0 to 40, with a score of 8 or higher indicating the
likelihood of harmful alcohol consumption.
CAGE Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER An answer of yes to one or more questions indicates the
possibility of alcohol dependence. The four questions are: "have you ever felt you should cut down on
your drinking?" "have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?" or "have you ever had a drink
first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?"
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) - CORRECT ANSWER Adapted from the MAST, this self report
instrument is used to detect abuse of or dependence on drugs other than alcohol. It provides a measure
of lifetime problem severity.
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) - CORRECT ANSWER This instrument requires yes/no
answers to 25 questions. Scores indicate the absence of alcohol dependence (0 to 3), possible substance
dependence (4), or likely alcohol dependence (5 or higher). A brief MAST (10 items) and a 13-item Short
MAST (SMAST) are available, as is a Geriatric MAST (MAST-G).
Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS4) - CORRECT ANSWER An Answer of yes to one or more questions
indicates the possibility of alcohol dependence during the past year. The questions have to do with
remorse, amnesia, performance of life duties, and starting the day with alcohol.
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI3) - CORRECT ANSWER This brief self-report is
designed to identify individuals with a high probability of having a substance-related disorder. A version
designed for adolescents, the SASSI-A@ is for clients ages 12 to 18.
TWEAK - CORRECT ANSWER The five-item instrument was designed to screen for harmful drinking in
pregnant women. The items have to do with tolerance, worry of close friends and relatives, using
alcohol as an eye opener, amnesia (blackouts), and felt need to cut down on drinking.
