ASWB practice questions to become LMSW Correct 100%

If a client is diagnosed with anxiety which medication will he/she most likely be taking A. Oxicodone (OxiConton) B. Atravastatin (Lipitor) C. Alprazolam (Xanax) D. Haloperidol (Haldol) - ANSWERC. Alprazolam (Xanax) is the correct answer. A.Oxycodone is used to treat severe pain. B.Atravastatin is used to manage cholesterol. and D. Haloperidol is an anti-psychotic medication typical. A couple meets with a SW about concerns in their relationship. Both partners report the other person does not offer emotional support of affection. What should the SW explore FIRST? A. Gender roles B. Safety risks C. Relationship expectations D. Relationship development - ANSWERC. Relationship expectations is the correct answer. By first exploring expectations SW is focusing on presenting problem. Gender roles and safety maybe later but make assumptions not known at this point. Relationship development may occur later but is not the first area of exploration. A SW leads a parenting skills group during a session a 3 year old roars like a lion and gestures. The parents appear embarrassed and scold the child. The SW should do what? A. Discuss importance of pretend play. B. Suggest parents take child to the zoo. C. Demonstrate approval of child's behavior. D. Use a animal song to normalize behavior. - ANSWERA. Discuss importance of pretend play is the correct answer. Educate parents of age appropriate healthy development of 3-year-old's pretend play. A zoo visit or song does not address parents response it demonstrates approval also does not take into account parents reaction. A hospital SW has a client who is non-compliant with management of diabetes. The client believes that the illness is Gods will and God will provide a cure. What should the SW do first. A. Assure the client that God want the client to be compliant. B. Educate the client on the health consequences of being non-compliant. C. Explore the role that religion plays in the clients overall self care. D. Inform the client that managing diabetes is not a spiritual issue. - ANSWERC. The SW should strive to promote clients self determination and respect differing values toward the role of religion. Understanding the role that religion plays is a part of the assessment process. A B D do not start where the client is at and disregard his or hers personal values. After first exploring with the client the role that religion plays in his beliefs system educating may be the appropriate intervention.