LCDC REVIEW PRACTICE COMPLETE
TEST.
A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which he has
been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some years. She is
disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing use. He stated that though he
recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the
game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational
issues. Given the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? - CORRECT ANSWER
IT IS NOT described as: Substance abuse, cocaine intoxication, or cocaine use disorder.
What is Neuroplasticity? - CORRECT ANSWER the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic
connections following an injury or longterm drug use.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.amount taken & past
experiences
2.mode of administration
3.poly drug use
How is drug tolerance BEST described? - CORRECT ANSWER A (Decreased) sensitivity to a drug overtime
List some drug cues or triggers: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Prior drug use setting
2.Drug Paraphernalia
3.Seeing others use
What does (SASSI) stand for & what is it? - CORRECT ANSWER (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory)
a brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults & adolescents. now
there's 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true & false items & a 26 item self report questions)
,What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - CORRECT ANSWER The margin between
intoxication & lethality stays the same.
What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER Confusion
What does (formication) refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER The sensation of bugs crawling on skin.
Or (Magnon's syndrome)
What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER The Heart
List (3) basic chemical classes of amphetamines: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Methamphetamine (meth)
2.Amphetamine Sulphate (speed)
3.Dextroamphetamine (Dexy's)
In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - CORRECT
ANSWER Nicotine
THC content in marijuana varies widely.
True or false? - CORRECT ANSWER True
Regarding substance abuse, what does the Convergence Theory propose? - CORRECT ANSWER Rates of
substance abuse among women are converging with men.
Which subcategory of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER (Early
onset) alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER Establish
Rapport
What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? - CORRECT ANSWER Supportive Persuasion
,What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) received treatment for
only their mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER 32.9% percent
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.setting/privacy
2.rapport/trust
3.clear instructions
Which function is NOT what a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor can perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER Diagnose Mental Disorders
What does the acronym (GATE) stand for& what is it? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Gather Info
2.Access Supervision
3.Take action
4.Extend action
(addresses suicidality)
Assessments processes and instruments need to be sensitive to: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Race & ethnicity
2.Age & gender
3.Disabilities
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty days or less) most
likely to? - CORRECT ANSWER Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence.
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
(adolescents), and briefly describe it? - CORRECT ANSWER (CRAFFT)
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use disorders. Derives
name from key words:
C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?
R: Ever use to RELAX?
, A: Ever use ALONE?
F: Ever FORGET things while using?
F: Ever been told by family/FRIENDS to stop?
T: Ever gotten in TROUBLE using?
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality
evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER I need to ask you a few questions about suicide.
What is the purpose of screening? - CORRECT ANSWER To determine the need for placement & referral.
What is the primary purpose of substance abuse assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER To determine the
severity of the problem.
Who should create a treatment plan? - CORRECT ANSWER A Collaborative team w/the client.
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? - CORRECT ANSWER Info
should be converted into goals & objectives.
What does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - CORRECT ANSWER (Frequent)
interdisciplinary consultations.
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER When they accept the need for
treatment.
The Guiding principles when writing goals in (treatment planning) are identified by which acronym? -
CORRECT ANSWER (MATRS)
M:Measurable
A:Attainable
T: Time limited
R:Realistic
S:Specific
TEST.
A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which he has
been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some years. She is
disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing use. He stated that though he
recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the
game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational
issues. Given the information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? - CORRECT ANSWER
IT IS NOT described as: Substance abuse, cocaine intoxication, or cocaine use disorder.
What is Neuroplasticity? - CORRECT ANSWER the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic
connections following an injury or longterm drug use.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.amount taken & past
experiences
2.mode of administration
3.poly drug use
How is drug tolerance BEST described? - CORRECT ANSWER A (Decreased) sensitivity to a drug overtime
List some drug cues or triggers: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Prior drug use setting
2.Drug Paraphernalia
3.Seeing others use
What does (SASSI) stand for & what is it? - CORRECT ANSWER (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory)
a brief self-report questionnaire that identifies substance use disorder. For adults & adolescents. now
there's 3rd edition (SASSI-3) for adults. (67 true & false items & a 26 item self report questions)
,What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - CORRECT ANSWER The margin between
intoxication & lethality stays the same.
What is the MOST common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER Confusion
What does (formication) refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER The sensation of bugs crawling on skin.
Or (Magnon's syndrome)
What is the organ most damaged by cocaine abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER The Heart
List (3) basic chemical classes of amphetamines: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Methamphetamine (meth)
2.Amphetamine Sulphate (speed)
3.Dextroamphetamine (Dexy's)
In terms of difficulty quitting (dependence), which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - CORRECT
ANSWER Nicotine
THC content in marijuana varies widely.
True or false? - CORRECT ANSWER True
Regarding substance abuse, what does the Convergence Theory propose? - CORRECT ANSWER Rates of
substance abuse among women are converging with men.
Which subcategory of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER (Early
onset) alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER Establish
Rapport
What does motivational interviewing primarily involve? - CORRECT ANSWER Supportive Persuasion
,What percentage of individuals with a dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) received treatment for
only their mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER 32.9% percent
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.setting/privacy
2.rapport/trust
3.clear instructions
Which function is NOT what a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor can perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER Diagnose Mental Disorders
What does the acronym (GATE) stand for& what is it? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Gather Info
2.Access Supervision
3.Take action
4.Extend action
(addresses suicidality)
Assessments processes and instruments need to be sensitive to: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Race & ethnicity
2.Age & gender
3.Disabilities
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in (thirty days or less) most
likely to? - CORRECT ANSWER Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence.
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
(adolescents), and briefly describe it? - CORRECT ANSWER (CRAFFT)
A brief 6 question screening tool that identifies high risk alcohol & substance use disorders. Derives
name from key words:
C: Ever driven in a CAR with someone using alcohol/drugs?
R: Ever use to RELAX?
, A: Ever use ALONE?
F: Ever FORGET things while using?
F: Ever been told by family/FRIENDS to stop?
T: Ever gotten in TROUBLE using?
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality
evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER I need to ask you a few questions about suicide.
What is the purpose of screening? - CORRECT ANSWER To determine the need for placement & referral.
What is the primary purpose of substance abuse assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER To determine the
severity of the problem.
Who should create a treatment plan? - CORRECT ANSWER A Collaborative team w/the client.
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? - CORRECT ANSWER Info
should be converted into goals & objectives.
What does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - CORRECT ANSWER (Frequent)
interdisciplinary consultations.
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER When they accept the need for
treatment.
The Guiding principles when writing goals in (treatment planning) are identified by which acronym? -
CORRECT ANSWER (MATRS)
M:Measurable
A:Attainable
T: Time limited
R:Realistic
S:Specific
