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CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
CADC/CDAC PRE-TEST
WITH ACTUAL EXAM TIPS
PASS ON 1ST ATTEMPT,QUESTIONS NOT NUMBERED IN ORDER.
31) While the overall national suicide rate has increased slightly but consistently in
recent years, disproportionate increases have occurred among:
A. Females and the elderly.
B. Females and the young.
C. Males and the elderly.
D. Males and the young. - correct answer B. Females and the young.
11) Comprehensive client documentation:
A. Is best achieved when done independently from direct client care.
B. Facilitates communication and enhances accountability.
C. Is used primarily by the primary counselor.
D. Is a standardized process. - correct answer B. Facilitates communication and
enhances accountability.
14) If a client appears to be in denial due to discrepancies stated during an intake
interview,
which of the following statements by the counselor would be MOST appropriate?
A. "I'm not sure I understand. Let me check this out"
B. "First you tell me one thing, then another. Which is really the truth?"
C. "There's a lot of confusion in your story"
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D. "Addiction fosters denial" - correct answer A. "I'm not sure I understand. Let
me check this out"
17) Pointing out parallels between a client's interpersonal relationships and the
client/counselor interaction serves to focus awareness on:
A. The "here and now."
B. The client's weaknesses in communication.
C. The counselor's feelings about the relationship.
D. The unique qualities of the client/counselor relationship. - correct answer A.
The "here and now."
19) A frequent client reaction during the termination phase of counseling is:
A. Defensiveness.
B. Acting out behavior.
C. Apathy.
D. Lack of trust. - correct answer B. Acting out behavior.
25) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the biological, biochemical, and
physical
characteristics of natural drugs is:
A. Pharmacokinetics.
B. Pharmacognosy.
C. Pharmacotherapeutics.
D. Pharmacodynamics. - correct answer B. Pharmacognosy.
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29) Which of the following statements about dysfunctional families is TRUE?
A. The family cannot get well until the dependent person seeks help.
B. The children in a dysfunctional family can be protected from the problems
cause by
chemical dependency.
C. The divorce rate in dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has been
initiated.
D. Family problems develop in the later phases of the addiction process. - correct
answer C. The divorce rate in dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has
been initiated.
40) Assessment, according to the behavioral approach, involves:
A. Taking a client history and specifying problematic behavior.
B. Specification of the problematic behavior and collection of baseline data.
C. Identification of the problematic behavior and evaluation of the client's
motivation to
change.
D. Specification of the problematic behavior and evaluation of the client's
motivation to
change. - correct answer B. Specification of the problematic behavior and
collection of baseline data.
53) All of the following statements about the effects of alcohol abuse on the body
are true
EXCEPT:
A. Malnutrition can occur in drinkers who eat well-balanced diets.
B. Stimulation of the brain's frontal lobe can occur.
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C. The second stage of liver deterioration can be reversed.
D. A vitamin B6 deficiency can occur. - correct answer B. Stimulation of the brain's
frontal lobe can occur.
54) Heroin is an example of a(an):
A. Natural narcotic.
B. Semi-synthetic narcotic.
C. Synthetic narcotic.
D. Quasi-narcotic. - correct answer B. Semi-synthetic narcotic.
66) Which of the following is MOST helpful for counselors in defining their
professional roles
for counseling clients?
A. An understanding of self-help groups
B. An ethical code of conduct
C. Certification
D. An advanced degree - correct answer B. An ethical code of conduct
67) Your dually-diagnosed client, stabilized on medication for his psychiatric
disorder, decides
he wants to quit smoking. You should:
A. Advise him to select a quit date within the next 2 weeks.
B. Encourage him to use the nicotine patch or gum.
C. Consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication interaction.
CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
CADC/CDAC PRE-TEST
WITH ACTUAL EXAM TIPS
PASS ON 1ST ATTEMPT,QUESTIONS NOT NUMBERED IN ORDER.
31) While the overall national suicide rate has increased slightly but consistently in
recent years, disproportionate increases have occurred among:
A. Females and the elderly.
B. Females and the young.
C. Males and the elderly.
D. Males and the young. - correct answer B. Females and the young.
11) Comprehensive client documentation:
A. Is best achieved when done independently from direct client care.
B. Facilitates communication and enhances accountability.
C. Is used primarily by the primary counselor.
D. Is a standardized process. - correct answer B. Facilitates communication and
enhances accountability.
14) If a client appears to be in denial due to discrepancies stated during an intake
interview,
which of the following statements by the counselor would be MOST appropriate?
A. "I'm not sure I understand. Let me check this out"
B. "First you tell me one thing, then another. Which is really the truth?"
C. "There's a lot of confusion in your story"
,2|Page
D. "Addiction fosters denial" - correct answer A. "I'm not sure I understand. Let
me check this out"
17) Pointing out parallels between a client's interpersonal relationships and the
client/counselor interaction serves to focus awareness on:
A. The "here and now."
B. The client's weaknesses in communication.
C. The counselor's feelings about the relationship.
D. The unique qualities of the client/counselor relationship. - correct answer A.
The "here and now."
19) A frequent client reaction during the termination phase of counseling is:
A. Defensiveness.
B. Acting out behavior.
C. Apathy.
D. Lack of trust. - correct answer B. Acting out behavior.
25) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the biological, biochemical, and
physical
characteristics of natural drugs is:
A. Pharmacokinetics.
B. Pharmacognosy.
C. Pharmacotherapeutics.
D. Pharmacodynamics. - correct answer B. Pharmacognosy.
,3|Page
29) Which of the following statements about dysfunctional families is TRUE?
A. The family cannot get well until the dependent person seeks help.
B. The children in a dysfunctional family can be protected from the problems
cause by
chemical dependency.
C. The divorce rate in dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has been
initiated.
D. Family problems develop in the later phases of the addiction process. - correct
answer C. The divorce rate in dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has
been initiated.
40) Assessment, according to the behavioral approach, involves:
A. Taking a client history and specifying problematic behavior.
B. Specification of the problematic behavior and collection of baseline data.
C. Identification of the problematic behavior and evaluation of the client's
motivation to
change.
D. Specification of the problematic behavior and evaluation of the client's
motivation to
change. - correct answer B. Specification of the problematic behavior and
collection of baseline data.
53) All of the following statements about the effects of alcohol abuse on the body
are true
EXCEPT:
A. Malnutrition can occur in drinkers who eat well-balanced diets.
B. Stimulation of the brain's frontal lobe can occur.
, 4|Page
C. The second stage of liver deterioration can be reversed.
D. A vitamin B6 deficiency can occur. - correct answer B. Stimulation of the brain's
frontal lobe can occur.
54) Heroin is an example of a(an):
A. Natural narcotic.
B. Semi-synthetic narcotic.
C. Synthetic narcotic.
D. Quasi-narcotic. - correct answer B. Semi-synthetic narcotic.
66) Which of the following is MOST helpful for counselors in defining their
professional roles
for counseling clients?
A. An understanding of self-help groups
B. An ethical code of conduct
C. Certification
D. An advanced degree - correct answer B. An ethical code of conduct
67) Your dually-diagnosed client, stabilized on medication for his psychiatric
disorder, decides
he wants to quit smoking. You should:
A. Advise him to select a quit date within the next 2 weeks.
B. Encourage him to use the nicotine patch or gum.
C. Consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication interaction.
