CADC FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 | CADC
EXAM UPDATE LATEST VERSION 2023-
2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
What are three main types of amphetamines - ANSWER-Amohetamine
sulfate, dextroamohetamine, and methamphetamine
What are the types of liver damage caused by alcohol? - ANSWER-
Hepatitis, steatosis, and cirrhosis
What is formacation? - ANSWER-A sensation of bugs crawling under the
skin. Associated with cocaine, crack, and methamphetamine use.
What is convergence theory? - ANSWER-The theory states that rates of
substance use between men and women are becoming more similar.
What "rank" is alcohol use disorder among disorders diagnosed in the
elderly? - ANSWER-3rd
What is GATE and what does it stand for - ANSWER-G-father information
A- access supervision
T-take responsible action (ensure client safety)
E-extend the action (follow-up and ongoing monitoring)
GATE was designed to outline suicide assessment and intervention protocol
for substance use counselors.
What does not increase the likelihood of a client completing a tx program?
- ANSWER-Interdisciplinary meeting's by providers
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER-4
Levels of tx
Level 1: non-residential outpatient
,Level 2: IOP or partial
Level 3: residential or inpatient (24hour)
Level 4: medically managed inpatient
What is the ASAM - ANSWER-American Society of Addiction Medicine- it
provides a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and
treatment across addiction treatment
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER-6
dimensions in the assessment for placement criteria
1- acute intoxication/withdrawal potential
2- biomedical conditions/complications
3- emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions
4- readiness to change
5- relapse or continued use potential
6- recovery environment
How many stages are in the model of change and what are they? -
ANSWER-6 Stages
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
What does MI primarily involve? - ANSWER-Supportive persuasion
What percentage of individuals with Co-occurring D/O's receive only mental
health support? - ANSWER-32.9%
Which organ is most damaged by cocaine use? - ANSWER-The heart
What is tolerance? - ANSWER-A decrease in sensitivity to a drug that
causes the user to require a larger amount of the same drug to achieve the
same effects (not necessarily to achieve intoxication)
, What is wernickes encephalopathy - ANSWER-Caused by lesions in the
central nervous system as a result of a deficient supply of vitamin B.
Typically associated with years of heavy alcohol use and poor diet.
Presents with the primary symptom of confusion that can lead to poor
motor control and psychosis.
What is the AUDIT assessment ? - ANSWER-Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test
A ten-item screening tool to assess alcohol use, behavior, and problems.
Can be used by any age
Comes in counselor administrated and self-report form.
What is the MAST - ANSWER-Michigan Alcohol Screening Test- alcohol
screening tool to determine the severity of use within any age group.
What is CMRS? - ANSWER-Circumstances, motivation, readiness, and
suitability scale.
Used to assess client readiness for treatment.
What is MATRS? - ANSWER-The guiding principles of tx planning
Measurable- goals and objectives
Attainable- goals, objects, interventions
Time limited- focus on short term tx
Realistic- realistic goals
Specific- detailed goals to achieve
How often are tx plans updated for clients in the criminal justice system? -
ANSWER-At all transition periods including release, parole, freedom.
What is the addiction severity index? - ANSWER-An instrument used to
measure common issues related to substance use.
6 domains
EXAM UPDATE LATEST VERSION 2023-
2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
What are three main types of amphetamines - ANSWER-Amohetamine
sulfate, dextroamohetamine, and methamphetamine
What are the types of liver damage caused by alcohol? - ANSWER-
Hepatitis, steatosis, and cirrhosis
What is formacation? - ANSWER-A sensation of bugs crawling under the
skin. Associated with cocaine, crack, and methamphetamine use.
What is convergence theory? - ANSWER-The theory states that rates of
substance use between men and women are becoming more similar.
What "rank" is alcohol use disorder among disorders diagnosed in the
elderly? - ANSWER-3rd
What is GATE and what does it stand for - ANSWER-G-father information
A- access supervision
T-take responsible action (ensure client safety)
E-extend the action (follow-up and ongoing monitoring)
GATE was designed to outline suicide assessment and intervention protocol
for substance use counselors.
What does not increase the likelihood of a client completing a tx program?
- ANSWER-Interdisciplinary meeting's by providers
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER-4
Levels of tx
Level 1: non-residential outpatient
,Level 2: IOP or partial
Level 3: residential or inpatient (24hour)
Level 4: medically managed inpatient
What is the ASAM - ANSWER-American Society of Addiction Medicine- it
provides a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment and
treatment across addiction treatment
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - ANSWER-6
dimensions in the assessment for placement criteria
1- acute intoxication/withdrawal potential
2- biomedical conditions/complications
3- emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions
4- readiness to change
5- relapse or continued use potential
6- recovery environment
How many stages are in the model of change and what are they? -
ANSWER-6 Stages
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
What does MI primarily involve? - ANSWER-Supportive persuasion
What percentage of individuals with Co-occurring D/O's receive only mental
health support? - ANSWER-32.9%
Which organ is most damaged by cocaine use? - ANSWER-The heart
What is tolerance? - ANSWER-A decrease in sensitivity to a drug that
causes the user to require a larger amount of the same drug to achieve the
same effects (not necessarily to achieve intoxication)
, What is wernickes encephalopathy - ANSWER-Caused by lesions in the
central nervous system as a result of a deficient supply of vitamin B.
Typically associated with years of heavy alcohol use and poor diet.
Presents with the primary symptom of confusion that can lead to poor
motor control and psychosis.
What is the AUDIT assessment ? - ANSWER-Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test
A ten-item screening tool to assess alcohol use, behavior, and problems.
Can be used by any age
Comes in counselor administrated and self-report form.
What is the MAST - ANSWER-Michigan Alcohol Screening Test- alcohol
screening tool to determine the severity of use within any age group.
What is CMRS? - ANSWER-Circumstances, motivation, readiness, and
suitability scale.
Used to assess client readiness for treatment.
What is MATRS? - ANSWER-The guiding principles of tx planning
Measurable- goals and objectives
Attainable- goals, objects, interventions
Time limited- focus on short term tx
Realistic- realistic goals
Specific- detailed goals to achieve
How often are tx plans updated for clients in the criminal justice system? -
ANSWER-At all transition periods including release, parole, freedom.
What is the addiction severity index? - ANSWER-An instrument used to
measure common issues related to substance use.
6 domains
