LCDC TX EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the PT & counselor: - Answer-setting mutually-established goals A mental status exam includes: - Answer-Appearance Speech Thought Process The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug abuse & the available srvcs & resources: - Answer-client education When should significant others should be involved in the treatment process? - Answer-From the clients first contact with the treatment center The NIDA-financed Drug Abuse reporting Program found that: (having to do with therapeutic communities) - Answer-Therapeutic communities do reduce drug use relative to untreated clients or those who are simply detoxified and released. A dually-diagnosed PT, stablized on meds for his psychatric D/O, wants to quit smoking. You should: - Answer-Consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication interaction. A cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis, designed to confront a PT's irrational thinking - Answer-Rational-Emotive Therapy A "release of information" must include: name, address, DOB & _____? - Answer-The purpose of the release of information When a client discloses suicidal thougths, the counselor's first step is to: - Answer-Assess the degree of risk When conducting an assessment what is the counselor's primary focus? - Answer-Identifying the clients problems and needs, strengths and weaknessess. The BEST indicator if an individual is physically dependent upon alcohol or another drug is: - Answer-The presence of withdrawal symptoms. Guilt and ___ are painful emotions that are part of grieving. - Answer-Anger Despite vast personality differences, virtually all substance abusers experience: - Ans