LCDC Quiz #3 Study Manual Exam.

LCDC Quiz #3 Study Manual Exam. #1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of a "relapse"? a. An episode of substance abuse following a period of abstinence b. The return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment c. Returning to unhealthy patterns of substance abuse following a period of sobriety d. A lengthy period of recovery followed by a brief slip - CORRECT ANSWER b. The return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment #2. When a drug initiates a physiological response when attaching to a receptor site in the brain, it is BEST classified as: a. an antagonist. b. a barbiturate. c. an agonist. d. a neurotransmitter. - CORRECT ANSWER c. an agonist #3. A harm-reduction program is designed to: a. minimize the problems associated with addiction. b. aid victims of violent crime committed by drug addicts. c. serve as a secular recovery method. d. aid the community in recovering from the crime and social upheaval associated with drug abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER a. minimize the problems associated with addiction. #4. During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination and feared he might have a sexually transmitted disease. Vic had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not have a regular doctor to call. The counselor gave him the name of a local physician who would treat a new patient on short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: a. a referral. b. a consultation. c. case management. d. an aftercare plan. - CORRECT ANSWER a. a referral. #5. A major focus of the principle of anonymity in the AA fellowship is directed specifically at _____ a. press, radio and film b. people outside the immediate family c. law enforcement officials d. anyone who is not in the fellowship - CORRECT ANSWER a. press, radio and film #6. Which of the following is the BEST definition of transference? a. Projection of uncomfortable feelings to a nonthreatening object b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved c. Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from significant others to the therapist d. Assuming the values of others, similar to Stockholm syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER c. Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from significant others to the therapist #7. ____________includes the identification and ranking of problems needing resolution. a. Client education b. Treatment planning c. Assessment d. Case Management - CORRECT ANSWER b. Treatment planning #8. Appropriate documentation in the client's chart includes incidents, reports and a. ongoing information. b. details from the client's fourth step. c. a record of all visitors. d. copies of the house log. - CORRECT ANSWER a. ongoing information. #9. Which statement about counseling is TRUE? a. Counselors are in the business of changing people. b. It is best to choose a single counseling approach to master and use with clients. c. Early childhood experiences are usually irrelevant in counseling. d. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. - CORRECT ANSWER d. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. #10. When an actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents with depressive symptoms: a. cognitive approaches to treating depression should be the focus of treatment. b. the presence of a primary depressive disorder should be assessed as soon as possible. c. he/she frequently responds quickly to the use of antidepressant medication. d. depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after detoxification and abstinence. - CORRECT ANSWER d. depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after detoxification and abstinence. #11. One method for increasing the effectiveness of counseling for Latino clients is: a. to assume an active approach with a goal-oriented inquiry. b. to maintain the individual's dignity by avoiding familiarity. c. to acknowledge the cultural difference and schedule appointments well in advance. d. to stress separation due to family enmeshment - CORRECT ANSWER a. to assume an active approach with a goal-oriented inquiry.