ADC Study Exam
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? - ANSB. A sudden understanding of
self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to - ANSC. The use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of
addiction.
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on
an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: - ANSA. A referral.
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by
the counselor? - ANSC. Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: - ANSC. Protect
public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency.
Which of the following is NOT a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant? - ANSD.
Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients
should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and - ANSD.
the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, polices, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are
examples of lack of cultural - ANSB. Competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac
arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: - ANSA. Caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older
children or adults? - ANSB. Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: - ANSB. Harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal
seizures are all signs or symptoms of: - ANSC. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _________ involves making a client aware of resources in the
community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other
STD's - ANSC. Client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is: - ANSD. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
, Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ______ therapy. - ANSB. Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the
HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating
this appointment is BEST described as: - ANSB. Case Management
Studies indicate counseling is most effective when: - ANSA. Culture and values are taken
into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: - ANSB. Describe events in
objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily understood.
The ___ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice. -
ANSB. Moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling? - ANSA. Emphasis is place on the present and future while devaluing the past.
Case reviews: - ANSD. enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary
changes in the treatment plan.
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's
substance use disorder is called: - ANSC. homeostasis
You client expresses growing feeling of rage. He has recurring nightmares in which attacks
random women on the street. If you followed through with what you believed was a duty to
warn, under what circumstances would you be LEAST likely to be disciplined? - ANSD. If the
client discloses the name of a person he plans to harm.
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay. Having
never worked with a member of this special population, the counselor's BEST course of
action is to: - ANSB. offer to refer the client to someone with experience in with special
issues associated with the gay community.
Determining a client's eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs during the ____
process - ANSD. Screening
Highly structured daily routines, a system of rewards and punishments, and frequent group
confrontation are characteristics of: - ANSB. Therapeutic communities
Collateral interviews - ANSC. involve gathering information from other persons who are, or
have been, associated with the person being assessed.
A major criticism of the _____ is that the questions are so obvious that this test cannot
possibly detect alcoholics who deny having a problem. - ANSA. MAST
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? - ANSB. A sudden understanding of
self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to - ANSC. The use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of
addiction.
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on
an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: - ANSA. A referral.
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by
the counselor? - ANSC. Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: - ANSC. Protect
public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency.
Which of the following is NOT a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant? - ANSD.
Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients
should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and - ANSD.
the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, polices, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are
examples of lack of cultural - ANSB. Competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac
arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: - ANSA. Caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older
children or adults? - ANSB. Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: - ANSB. Harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal
seizures are all signs or symptoms of: - ANSC. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _________ involves making a client aware of resources in the
community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other
STD's - ANSC. Client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is: - ANSD. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
, Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ______ therapy. - ANSB. Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the
HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating
this appointment is BEST described as: - ANSB. Case Management
Studies indicate counseling is most effective when: - ANSA. Culture and values are taken
into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: - ANSB. Describe events in
objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily understood.
The ___ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice. -
ANSB. Moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling? - ANSA. Emphasis is place on the present and future while devaluing the past.
Case reviews: - ANSD. enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary
changes in the treatment plan.
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's
substance use disorder is called: - ANSC. homeostasis
You client expresses growing feeling of rage. He has recurring nightmares in which attacks
random women on the street. If you followed through with what you believed was a duty to
warn, under what circumstances would you be LEAST likely to be disciplined? - ANSD. If the
client discloses the name of a person he plans to harm.
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay. Having
never worked with a member of this special population, the counselor's BEST course of
action is to: - ANSB. offer to refer the client to someone with experience in with special
issues associated with the gay community.
Determining a client's eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs during the ____
process - ANSD. Screening
Highly structured daily routines, a system of rewards and punishments, and frequent group
confrontation are characteristics of: - ANSB. Therapeutic communities
Collateral interviews - ANSC. involve gathering information from other persons who are, or
have been, associated with the person being assessed.
A major criticism of the _____ is that the questions are so obvious that this test cannot
possibly detect alcoholics who deny having a problem. - ANSA. MAST
