LCDC Test Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam
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(Adjunctive) therapies refers to these 3 types: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.Stress-Mngmt
2.Acupuncture
3.Meditation
(Cirrhosis) refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER: Scarring of the liver from alcohol damage
preventing normal functioning.
(Formication) is also used to describe a condition known as - CORRECT ANSWER:
Magnon's syndrome
(Hepatic encephalopathy) is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER: syndrome observed in
patients with cirrhosis. Characterized by personality changes, intellectual impairment, &
a depressed level of consciousness. (reversible dementia)
(Hepatitis) refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER: Inflammation of the liver
(Nephrosis) is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER: A kidney disease, characterized by
edema & the loss of protein from the plasma into the urine due to increased glomerular
permeability. Also called nephrotic syndrome.
(Steatosis) refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER: fatty deposits in the liver, that if severe
can prove fatal
(The Code of Federal regulations, Title 42, Part 2, Subpart E), addresses situations
where law enforcement or courts can breach client confidentiality. What is a subpoena
,signed by a judge? - CORRECT ANSWER: It's insufficient, unless there's a hearing to
determine if crime is serious enough to warrant breaching confidentiality.
A counselor finds herself treating a perpetrator of incest abuse. A survivor of past abuse
herself, the counselor finds this deeply disturbing. What would be her Best response? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Refer client to a counselor
that is more comfortable with client
A great deal is communicated non-verbally in the counseling process. How much
communication does nonverbal body language account for, according to research? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 50% percent
A potential client enters a program for treatment and a counselor recognizes him from a
Little League team in which their sons are both still active. What is the best response by
the counselor - CORRECT ANSWER: Speak to them privately, & reassure them about
confidentiality
A productive group therapeutic engages deep issues in many individuals with remedial
or neglected issues. This may at times induce regression. How is regression defined? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Reverting to an (infantile) developmental level
A program or agency at times may require outside services to continue functioning
properly. When an outside official or agency provides services solely to maintain the
function and viability of a treating agency or program, (confidentiality) is maintained
when service providers sign a what? - CORRECT ANSWER: A (QSOA): Qualified
Service Organization Agreement
A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine
which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly)
for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing
use. He stated that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't
seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than
his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupational issues. Given the
information provided, how is his use of cocaine BEST described? - CORRECT
ANSWER: IT IS NOT described as: Substance abuse, cocaine intoxication, or cocaine
use disorder.
,According to Albert Mehrabian, 50% of all communication is exchanged nonverbally.
What are the (3) fundamental elements in face-to-face communication? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1.words used
2.tone of voice
3.nonverbals
According to Carl Rogers, what are the (3 keys) to helping client become motivated to
change? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.genuineness
2.unconditional positive regard
3.empathetic understanding
According to the DSM-5 criteria, a client that (has) previously met the criteria for
stimulant use disorder but now (has not) met the criteria for stimulant use in 10 months
(except for craving) would be termed to be in _________remission. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Early
Accurate documentation & reports are necessary if effective treatment & recovery plans
are to be developed & implemented. List 3 fundamental assessment information to
obtain at intake: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.Substance abuse history & use patterns
2.Mental health & psychiatric treatment history
3.Physiological health & medical history
Accurate records are the basis for the treatment plan and measuring client progress. If
something is entered in a client record in error, what is the proper response? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Put a line through it, correct it, then initial & date it.
African American use of (illicit substances) is same as Whites, what percent is that? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 6%
African Americans have a significant presence in the U.S. What is the percentage of the
population that identifies themselves as black? - CORRECT ANSWER: 13%
, After referrals are made, it is important to track the associated outcomes for measures
of referral success. What are the 3 most important (evaluative) aspects? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1.Who
2.What
3.How
Alcohol is primary substance of abuse for 50% of homeless admitted to treatment. 23%
have co-ocurring disorders. The homeless may be transient, recently displaced, or
chronically homeless. What are the recommendations for retaining homeless clients in
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER: First-Meet basic survival needs, then provide early
intensive treatment & case management services.
Although homeless individuals are more likely to receive detoxification services than
people who are not homeless, what percentage will receive full treatment for their
alcohol or substance abuse problems? - CORRECT ANSWER: 25%
Although most individuals with cognitive & physical disabilities desire to work, many are
unable to do so. In consequence, as related to substance abuse & the general
population, how is this population likely to act? - CORRECT ANSWER: They're More
likely to use alcohol or drugs
Among psychiatric disorders, In the elderly, alcohol use disorder ranks what? -
CORRECT ANSWER: (3rd)
Among the following mental health disorders, which one is the most influenced by
culture? - CORRECT ANSWER: depression
Among the following, what is the most harmful drug a mother can abuse during
pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Alcohol
Among the numerous principles that are essential to effective case management, how is
the principle of advocacy best described? - CORRECT ANSWER: Advocating for client's
best interests
