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LCDC TX Actual Exam 2025/2026 –
Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor | Verified Questions and
Correct Answers.
Name the Routes of Administration for Substances - correct
answer -Oral, Injection, Inhalation, Transdermal, Buccal
Administration (mucous membranes in the mouth), Rectum
The Controlled Substances Act created how many Schedules of
drugs? - correct answer -5 Schedules (I through V)
Schedule I Drugs - correct answer -Any drug included here has a
high level of abuse/dependence. Also, there is no accepted
medical use. (Examples: Heroin, LSD and Marijuana)
Schedule II Drugs - correct answer -These drugs are essentially
similar to those in Schedule I. There is evidence of the potential
for abuse/dependence. The distinguishing feature in Schedule II
is that there is accepted medical use. There are restrictions on
manufacture and distribution via production quotas and
import/export controls. Prescriptions are non-refillable. (Examples:
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Methadone, Morphine, Methamphetamine, Ritalin, Adderall and
Cocaine)
Schedule III Drugs - correct answer -Drugs in this category are
considered to be at moderate risk or low risk for physical
dependence but at high risk for psychological dependence. There
are currently reasons for medical use. (Examples: Anabolic
steroids, most barbiturates, and ketamine)
Schedule IV Drugs - correct answer -Drugs in this category are
considered to be at low risk for physical dependence but
moderate risk for psychological dependence. There are currently
accepted indications for medical use. (Examples: Xanax, Ambien,
Barbital, and Chloral hydrate)
Schedule V Drugs - correct answer -Drugs in this category are
considered to be at low risk for either physical dependence or
psychological dependence. Again, there are currently accepted
indications for medical use. (Examples: Medical mixtures using
small amounts of opium or codeine)
Duty to Warn - correct answer -If a client threatens to harm
another person who is reasonably identifiable, the counselor has
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a duty to warn the appropriate authorities of that threat. Texas
counselors do not have a duty to warn the intended victim, but the
authorities.
Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR? - correct answer -Contains personality
disorders as well as mental retardation.
Axis III of the DSM-IV-TR? - correct answer -Contains 16 general
medical conditions that are potentially relevant to the
understanding or management of the client's diagnosed disorder.
Axis IV - correct answer -Contains nine psychosocial and
environmental problems that may affect the client's diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis. (Examples: Homeless, Money
problems, Access to healthcare, Transportation)
substance abuse - correct answer -A maladaptive pattern of
substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or
distress, as manifested by at least one of the four following criteria
occurring within a 12 month period: There is recurrent substance
use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work,
school, or home; there is recurrent substance use in situations in
which it is physically hazardous; there are recurrent substance-
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related legal problems; and/or there is continued substance use
despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal
problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance.
Additionally, if symptoms have ever met the criteria for substance
dependence, substance abuse cannot be diagnosed for that class
or substance.
What are the 4 main components to a treatment plan? - correct
answer -Problems, Goals, Objectives, Strategies
Fundamental Ethical Principles - correct answer -Autonomy:
Respect the client's independence and self-determination.
Nonmaleficence: Do not harm the client
Beneficence: Provide benefit for the client
Justice: Be fair to the client
Fidelity: Be faithful to the client
Veracity: Be truthful with the client
What does SOAP mean in reference to note taking? - correct
answer -Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
LCDC TX Actual Exam 2025/2026 –
Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor | Verified Questions and
Correct Answers.
Name the Routes of Administration for Substances - correct
answer -Oral, Injection, Inhalation, Transdermal, Buccal
Administration (mucous membranes in the mouth), Rectum
The Controlled Substances Act created how many Schedules of
drugs? - correct answer -5 Schedules (I through V)
Schedule I Drugs - correct answer -Any drug included here has a
high level of abuse/dependence. Also, there is no accepted
medical use. (Examples: Heroin, LSD and Marijuana)
Schedule II Drugs - correct answer -These drugs are essentially
similar to those in Schedule I. There is evidence of the potential
for abuse/dependence. The distinguishing feature in Schedule II
is that there is accepted medical use. There are restrictions on
manufacture and distribution via production quotas and
import/export controls. Prescriptions are non-refillable. (Examples:
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Methadone, Morphine, Methamphetamine, Ritalin, Adderall and
Cocaine)
Schedule III Drugs - correct answer -Drugs in this category are
considered to be at moderate risk or low risk for physical
dependence but at high risk for psychological dependence. There
are currently reasons for medical use. (Examples: Anabolic
steroids, most barbiturates, and ketamine)
Schedule IV Drugs - correct answer -Drugs in this category are
considered to be at low risk for physical dependence but
moderate risk for psychological dependence. There are currently
accepted indications for medical use. (Examples: Xanax, Ambien,
Barbital, and Chloral hydrate)
Schedule V Drugs - correct answer -Drugs in this category are
considered to be at low risk for either physical dependence or
psychological dependence. Again, there are currently accepted
indications for medical use. (Examples: Medical mixtures using
small amounts of opium or codeine)
Duty to Warn - correct answer -If a client threatens to harm
another person who is reasonably identifiable, the counselor has
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a duty to warn the appropriate authorities of that threat. Texas
counselors do not have a duty to warn the intended victim, but the
authorities.
Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR? - correct answer -Contains personality
disorders as well as mental retardation.
Axis III of the DSM-IV-TR? - correct answer -Contains 16 general
medical conditions that are potentially relevant to the
understanding or management of the client's diagnosed disorder.
Axis IV - correct answer -Contains nine psychosocial and
environmental problems that may affect the client's diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis. (Examples: Homeless, Money
problems, Access to healthcare, Transportation)
substance abuse - correct answer -A maladaptive pattern of
substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or
distress, as manifested by at least one of the four following criteria
occurring within a 12 month period: There is recurrent substance
use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work,
school, or home; there is recurrent substance use in situations in
which it is physically hazardous; there are recurrent substance-
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related legal problems; and/or there is continued substance use
despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal
problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance.
Additionally, if symptoms have ever met the criteria for substance
dependence, substance abuse cannot be diagnosed for that class
or substance.
What are the 4 main components to a treatment plan? - correct
answer -Problems, Goals, Objectives, Strategies
Fundamental Ethical Principles - correct answer -Autonomy:
Respect the client's independence and self-determination.
Nonmaleficence: Do not harm the client
Beneficence: Provide benefit for the client
Justice: Be fair to the client
Fidelity: Be faithful to the client
Veracity: Be truthful with the client
What does SOAP mean in reference to note taking? - correct
answer -Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
