CARN-AP Test Question 2023
1. Treatment that involves offering encouragement, Supportive psychotherapy
support, and hope to patients facing difficult life tran-
sitions and events.
2. STANDARD SIZE OF A DRINK - beer, wine, liquor B. 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine,
In ounces 1.5 oz. hard liquor
A. 16, 6, 2
B. 12, 5, 1.5
C. 12, 5, 2
D. 16, 5, 1.5
3. Ounces in a standard beer A. 12 ounces
A. 12
B. 8
C. 16
D. 5
4. Ounces in standard glass of wine: C. 5 ounces
A. 6
B. 8
C. 5
D. 4
5. Ounces in standard serving of hard liquor: D. 1.5 ounces
A. 2
B. 3
C. 2.5
D. 1.5
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6. How many drinks daily for men and women with mod- B. 2 for men and 1 for
erate alcohol use disorder? women
A. 1 for men and 2 for women
B. 2 for men and 1 for women
C. 3 for men and 2 for women
D. 2 for men and 2 for women
7. Symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal are: D. Anxiety, concentration
difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
A. Agitation, fever, seizures, tremors, confusion, delu-
sions
B. Restlessness, craving, depression, confusion
C. Insomnia, restlessness, nausea, decreased ap-
petite
D. Anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
8. Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal are: C. Insomnia, restlessness,
nausea, decreased ap-
petite
A. Agitation, fever, seizures, tremors, confusion, delu-
sions
B. Restlessness, craving, depression, confusion
C. Insomnia, restlessness, nausea, decreased ap-
petite
D. Anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
9. Symptoms of methamphetamine withdrawal are: B. Restlessness, craving,
depression, confusion
A. Agitation, fever, seizures, tremors, confusion, delu-
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sions
B. Restlessness, craving, depression, confusion
C. Insomnia, restlessness, nausea, decreased ap-
petite
D. Anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
10. CAGE stands for: A. Cut down, annoyed,
guilty, eye opener
A. Cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
B. Cut down, anxious, guilty, eccentric
C. Conserve, annoyed, grief, eccentric
D. Cut back, anger, grief, eye opener
11. Percentage of adults that have had an exposure to B. 88%
alcohol?
A. 66%
B. 88%
C. 75%
D. 62%
12. What is your life time risk of alcoholism? C. 13%
A. 16%
B. 10%
C. 13%
D. 6%
13. Steve, is a 48-year-old man with a severe alcohol use C. "I know that if I have an
disorder who is currently drinking 15 beers per day. anti-craving medication I
He has a strong desire to change his behavior due to can cut down my drink-
the many negative consequences of alcohol in his life. ing."
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Which of the following statements made by Steve is
the best indicator of his ability to change?
A. "I'd better stop drinking if I want to be around for
my children."
B. "My wife told me she would leave me if I continue
drinking like this."
C. "I know that if I have an anti-craving medication I
can cut down my drinking."
D. "I lost my job this past month because I was show-
ing up to work intoxicated."
E. "I really want to be around more for my daughter
and cutting down drinking will help me to do that."
14. Sarah is a 27-year-old female who presents to your D. "It really bothers you
smoking cessation clinic. During the assessment when people judge you
Sarah says: "I just hate when people can smell the negatively for being a
smoke on me, it's like they think I'm a scumbag." smoker."
Which of the following options is the best reflection
response?
A. "I can assure you that people don't think you are a
scumbag."
B. "It is often best to ignore how other people view
your smoking when you are trying to quit."
C. "Do you feel like you are like a scumbag because of
your smoking?"
D. "It really bothers you when people judge you neg-
atively for being a smoker."
E. "I feel you made the right decision in coming here
today, and I am happy to help you quit smoking."
15. E. Amphetamine
1. Treatment that involves offering encouragement, Supportive psychotherapy
support, and hope to patients facing difficult life tran-
sitions and events.
2. STANDARD SIZE OF A DRINK - beer, wine, liquor B. 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine,
In ounces 1.5 oz. hard liquor
A. 16, 6, 2
B. 12, 5, 1.5
C. 12, 5, 2
D. 16, 5, 1.5
3. Ounces in a standard beer A. 12 ounces
A. 12
B. 8
C. 16
D. 5
4. Ounces in standard glass of wine: C. 5 ounces
A. 6
B. 8
C. 5
D. 4
5. Ounces in standard serving of hard liquor: D. 1.5 ounces
A. 2
B. 3
C. 2.5
D. 1.5
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6. How many drinks daily for men and women with mod- B. 2 for men and 1 for
erate alcohol use disorder? women
A. 1 for men and 2 for women
B. 2 for men and 1 for women
C. 3 for men and 2 for women
D. 2 for men and 2 for women
7. Symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal are: D. Anxiety, concentration
difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
A. Agitation, fever, seizures, tremors, confusion, delu-
sions
B. Restlessness, craving, depression, confusion
C. Insomnia, restlessness, nausea, decreased ap-
petite
D. Anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
8. Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal are: C. Insomnia, restlessness,
nausea, decreased ap-
petite
A. Agitation, fever, seizures, tremors, confusion, delu-
sions
B. Restlessness, craving, depression, confusion
C. Insomnia, restlessness, nausea, decreased ap-
petite
D. Anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
9. Symptoms of methamphetamine withdrawal are: B. Restlessness, craving,
depression, confusion
A. Agitation, fever, seizures, tremors, confusion, delu-
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sions
B. Restlessness, craving, depression, confusion
C. Insomnia, restlessness, nausea, decreased ap-
petite
D. Anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremors, and
sensory disturbances
10. CAGE stands for: A. Cut down, annoyed,
guilty, eye opener
A. Cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
B. Cut down, anxious, guilty, eccentric
C. Conserve, annoyed, grief, eccentric
D. Cut back, anger, grief, eye opener
11. Percentage of adults that have had an exposure to B. 88%
alcohol?
A. 66%
B. 88%
C. 75%
D. 62%
12. What is your life time risk of alcoholism? C. 13%
A. 16%
B. 10%
C. 13%
D. 6%
13. Steve, is a 48-year-old man with a severe alcohol use C. "I know that if I have an
disorder who is currently drinking 15 beers per day. anti-craving medication I
He has a strong desire to change his behavior due to can cut down my drink-
the many negative consequences of alcohol in his life. ing."
, CARN-AP Test Question 2023
Which of the following statements made by Steve is
the best indicator of his ability to change?
A. "I'd better stop drinking if I want to be around for
my children."
B. "My wife told me she would leave me if I continue
drinking like this."
C. "I know that if I have an anti-craving medication I
can cut down my drinking."
D. "I lost my job this past month because I was show-
ing up to work intoxicated."
E. "I really want to be around more for my daughter
and cutting down drinking will help me to do that."
14. Sarah is a 27-year-old female who presents to your D. "It really bothers you
smoking cessation clinic. During the assessment when people judge you
Sarah says: "I just hate when people can smell the negatively for being a
smoke on me, it's like they think I'm a scumbag." smoker."
Which of the following options is the best reflection
response?
A. "I can assure you that people don't think you are a
scumbag."
B. "It is often best to ignore how other people view
your smoking when you are trying to quit."
C. "Do you feel like you are like a scumbag because of
your smoking?"
D. "It really bothers you when people judge you neg-
atively for being a smoker."
E. "I feel you made the right decision in coming here
today, and I am happy to help you quit smoking."
15. E. Amphetamine
