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LCAS North Carolina Exam 2026 / Licensed
Clinical Addiction Specialist NC Exam With
500 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
(Newest!)
What is the definition of insight?......ANSWER.......A sudden understanding
of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to......ANSWER.......the use of medications such as suboxone in
the treatment of addiction
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 :......ANSWER.......a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for
abuse of power by the counselor?......ANSWER.......Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is
to:......ANSWER.......protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet
minimum standards of competency
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
A- Alcohol
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B- Xanax
C- Nembutal
D- Benzedrine......ANSWER.......D- Benzedrine
The concept of consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment,
clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for
services, and _________......ANSWER.......The limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and
their members are examples of lack of cultural......ANSWER.......competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or
cardiac arrrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of what type of
intoxication?......ANSWER.......Caffeine
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen
in older children or adults?......ANSWER.......Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:......ANSWER.......Harm
Reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor
agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs of what type of
withdraw?......ANSWER.......Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawl
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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......ANSWER.......client
education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence
of alcohol disorder is:......ANSWER.......Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with_______
therapy......ANSWER.......Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection
against sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an
appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made
arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this
appointment is BEST described as:......ANSWER.......Case Management
Studies indicate that that counseling is most effective
when......ANSWER.......Culture and values are taken into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor
to:......ANSWER.......describe events in objective terms, using measurable
language that can be easily understood
The ________ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of
personal choice.......ANSWER.......moral
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How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other
approaches to counseling?......ANSWER.......Emphasis is placed on the
present and future while devaluing the past
Case Reviews:......ANSWER.......enable the counselor to assess progress and
make any necessary changes in the treatment plan
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a
loved one's substance use disorder is called:......ANSWER.......homeostasis
Your client expresses growing feelings of rage. He has recurring nightmares
in which he attacks random women on the street. If you followed through
with what you believed was a duty to warn, under what circumstances would
you be least likely to be disciplined?......ANSWER.......If the client discloses
the name of a person he plans to harm
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is
gay. Having never worked with a member of this special population, the
counselor's BEST course of action is to:......ANSWER.......Offer to refer the
client to someone with experience in with special issues associated with the
gay community
Determining a clients eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs
during the ___________ process......ANSWER.......Screening
Highly structured daily routines, a system of rewards and punishments, and
frequent group confrontation are characteristics
of:......ANSWER.......therapeutic communities
LCAS North Carolina Exam 2026 / Licensed
Clinical Addiction Specialist NC Exam With
500 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
(Newest!)
What is the definition of insight?......ANSWER.......A sudden understanding
of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to......ANSWER.......the use of medications such as suboxone in
the treatment of addiction
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 :......ANSWER.......a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for
abuse of power by the counselor?......ANSWER.......Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is
to:......ANSWER.......protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet
minimum standards of competency
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
A- Alcohol
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B- Xanax
C- Nembutal
D- Benzedrine......ANSWER.......D- Benzedrine
The concept of consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment,
clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for
services, and _________......ANSWER.......The limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and
their members are examples of lack of cultural......ANSWER.......competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or
cardiac arrrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of what type of
intoxication?......ANSWER.......Caffeine
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen
in older children or adults?......ANSWER.......Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:......ANSWER.......Harm
Reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor
agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs of what type of
withdraw?......ANSWER.......Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawl
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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......ANSWER.......client
education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence
of alcohol disorder is:......ANSWER.......Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with_______
therapy......ANSWER.......Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection
against sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an
appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made
arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this
appointment is BEST described as:......ANSWER.......Case Management
Studies indicate that that counseling is most effective
when......ANSWER.......Culture and values are taken into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor
to:......ANSWER.......describe events in objective terms, using measurable
language that can be easily understood
The ________ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of
personal choice.......ANSWER.......moral
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How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other
approaches to counseling?......ANSWER.......Emphasis is placed on the
present and future while devaluing the past
Case Reviews:......ANSWER.......enable the counselor to assess progress and
make any necessary changes in the treatment plan
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a
loved one's substance use disorder is called:......ANSWER.......homeostasis
Your client expresses growing feelings of rage. He has recurring nightmares
in which he attacks random women on the street. If you followed through
with what you believed was a duty to warn, under what circumstances would
you be least likely to be disciplined?......ANSWER.......If the client discloses
the name of a person he plans to harm
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is
gay. Having never worked with a member of this special population, the
counselor's BEST course of action is to:......ANSWER.......Offer to refer the
client to someone with experience in with special issues associated with the
gay community
Determining a clients eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs
during the ___________ process......ANSWER.......Screening
Highly structured daily routines, a system of rewards and punishments, and
frequent group confrontation are characteristics
of:......ANSWER.......therapeutic communities
