CADC Practice Questions And Answers 2023

What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - Correct answer-The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance. How is drug tolerance BEST described? - Correct answer-Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - Correct answer-Drug avoidance strategies What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - Correct answer-The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - Correct answerConfusion Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - Correct answer-Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis) What does formication refer to? - Correct answer-A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - Correct answer-The heart Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - Correct answer-Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines) In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - Correct answer-Nicotine Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - Correct answer-THC content in marijuana varies widely Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - Correct answer-Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - Correct answer-Third Which of the following subcategories 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 (MI) primarily involve? - Correct answer-Supportive Persuasion What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - Correct answer-32.9% What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - Correct answer-setting, privacy, levels of trust & rapport, instructions given and clarity Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can usually perform? - Correct answer-Diagnose mental disorders What does GATE stand for? - Correct answer-Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? - Correct answer-Political orientation What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST likely due 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? - Correct answer-CRAFFT 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 or referral What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - Correct answer-To determine the severity of the substance problem Who should create a treatment plan? - Correct answer-Collaborative team with the client How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - Correct answerConverted into goal and objectives Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - Correct answer-frequent interdisciplinary consultations How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - Correct answer-four levels of treatment placement How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - Correct answer-Six assessment dimensions The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - Correct answer-Six stages Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what purpose? - Correct answer-Assessing client readiness for treatment When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - Correct answer-When a client accepts the need for treatment Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? - Correct answer-MATRS (Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific) In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum recommendation for frequency of updating treatment plans? - Correct answer-At all transition points How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? - Correct answer-Six The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? - Correct answer-By NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - Correct answer-The instrument assesses what it purports to assess All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - Correct answer-Drugs of abuse can treat depression How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation to change problem behaviors? - Correct answer-Motivation for change is internal; treatment may be pushed on a client What of the following is NOT a key component in a treatment plan? - Correct answerThe theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - Correct answer-Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - Correct answer-Data, Assessment, Plan The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - Correct answer-Mania (distractibility, indiscretion, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity, sleep deficit, talkativeness)' How does the Center for SA Treatment (CSAT) recommend that substance abuse be considered and treated? - Correct answer-A Chronic treatable condition How does the center for SA treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or interventions provided following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient program be referred to? - Correct answer-Continuing care What is the best distinction between substance abuse treatment programs and mutual help groups such as 12 steps support groups? - Correct answer-Programs offer treatment and groups offer support According to the American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) What is the minimum of treatment time the intensive outpatient treatment(IOT) must provide? - Correct answer-9hrs of txt per week Which of the following is not a core feature or service that the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) consensus panel agreed upon? - Correct answerRecreational Therapy Which form of SA is naltrexone used to treat? - Correct answer-Alcohol and Opioid dependence Which of the following is not a core treatment and recovery skill? - Correct answerExercise and health training Which of the following is NOT a primary learning style? - Correct answer-Gustatory What is the influence of family on treatment outcomes? - Correct answer-treatment outcomes are improved with family supportive family members involved How many main levels exist in the SA continuum of care, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - Correct answer-Five levels of care How many sequential stages must outpatient clients work through, regardless of the level of care at which enter treatment? - Correct answer-Four Stages What is the usual recommended minimum duration of days for the intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) phase? - Correct answer-Ninety Days How is the MOST effective relapse-prevention training provided? - Correct answerGroup therapy and individual therapy Which of the following is not a type of intensive outpatient (IOT) group? - Correct answer-Transitional care group What is the MOST common duration of counseling in an intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) program? - Correct answer-20-30mins, one time a week How are pharmacology and medication management in SA treatment described? - Correct answer-Of inconsiderable, albeit limited, value in treatment Topics addressed in psychoeducational groups are typically - Correct answersequenced by concept for maximal effectiveness What was the original CIWA-Ar scale designed for? - Correct answer-evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk Which of the following substances lack effective treatment medications? - Correct answer-cocaine and marijuana Adjunction therapies refer to all EXEPT which of the following? - Correct answerVocational training Dealing with smoking cessation during a substance abuse treatment program is - Correct answer-something to be seriously considered if the client desires it. Disilfuram (Antabuse) is contraindicated for clients whose alcohol abuse is combined with which of the following circumstances? - Correct answer-cocaine or methadone? - NONE OF THESE What is the sandwich technique? - Correct answer-An intake interview technique Which of the following was NOT identified as being among the three MOST effective screening tools for SA disorders? - Correct answer-The SA screening instrument What is the SDSS designed to measure? - Correct answer-Drug use disorder severity over time What is the primary purpose of the Texas Christian University Drug Screen (TCUDS)? - Correct answer-To identify those with vs. those without drug dependency issues What is physiological dependence on a drug determined by? - Correct answerTolerance or symptoms of withdrawa