LCAS Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What is the definition of insight?
Correct Answer
A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
Question 2
MAT refers to
Correct Answer
the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
Question 3
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to
recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an
example of :
Correct Answer
a referral
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,Question 4
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the counselor?
Correct Answer
Gestalt
Question 5
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to:
Correct Answer
protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
A- Alcohol
B- Xanax
C- Nembutal
D- Benzedrine
Correct Answer
D- Benzedrine
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,Question 7
The concept of consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services, and _________
Correct Answer
The limits of their confidentiality
Question 8
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural
Correct Answer
competence
Question 9
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of
what type of intoxication?
Correct Answer
Caffeine
Question 10
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?
Correct Answer
Inhalant Use Disorder
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, Question 11
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
Correct Answer
Harm Reduction
Question 12
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs of what
type of withdraw?
Correct Answer
Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawl
Question 13
Among other things, ___________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing
information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDs, and other STDs
Correct Answer
client education
Question 14
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol disorder is:
Correct Answer
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Question 1
What is the definition of insight?
Correct Answer
A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
Question 2
MAT refers to
Correct Answer
the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
Question 3
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to
recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an
example of :
Correct Answer
a referral
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,Question 4
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the counselor?
Correct Answer
Gestalt
Question 5
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to:
Correct Answer
protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
A- Alcohol
B- Xanax
C- Nembutal
D- Benzedrine
Correct Answer
D- Benzedrine
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,Question 7
The concept of consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services, and _________
Correct Answer
The limits of their confidentiality
Question 8
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural
Correct Answer
competence
Question 9
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of
what type of intoxication?
Correct Answer
Caffeine
Question 10
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?
Correct Answer
Inhalant Use Disorder
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, Question 11
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
Correct Answer
Harm Reduction
Question 12
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs of what
type of withdraw?
Correct Answer
Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawl
Question 13
Among other things, ___________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing
information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDs, and other STDs
Correct Answer
client education
Question 14
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol disorder is:
Correct Answer
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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