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FULL CSAC STUDY QUESTIONSPre-Contemplation - Answers-No intention on changing behavior (Stages of Change)
Contemplation - Answers-Aware there may be a problem but no commitment to action
yet (Stages of Change)
Preparation/Determination Action - Answers-Intent on taking action to address the
problem (Stages of Change)
Action - Answers-Active Modification (Stages of Change)
Maintenance - Answers-Sustained change; new behavior to replace old (new hobbies)
(Stages of Change)
How does culture affects communication such as religion and ethnic background relies
on which Code of Ethics policy? - Answers-Competence (21 NCAC 68 .0503)
Why do we use Screening such as M.A.S.T. and C.A.G.E.? - Answers-Both are used as
a pre-assessment to get an idea on where an individual is according to the stages of
change. It is also Step One of the Assessment process
Physical signs of addiction - Answers-Dilated pupils; Weight loss; poor hygiene
Behaviors signs of addiction - Answers-Missing work or school; Legal problems;
financial problems
Emotional signs of addiction - Answers-Irritability or argumentative; Inability to deal with
stress; Denial; Blaming; rationalizing
Alcohol Withdrawal Timelime - Answers-Begins in 8 hrs, peaks in 1-3 days.
(Anxiety, insomnia, nausea, & abdominal pain)
Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline - Answers-Begins in 90 mins.
Opiate Withdrawal Timeline - Answers-Begins in 6 hrs, peaks in 72 hrs.
(Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea)
Heroin Withdrawal Timeline - Answers-Begins in 12 hrs, peaks in 24 hrs.
(Flu like symptoms)
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Timeline - Answers-Begins in 1-4 days, peaks in 2 weeks.
(drowsiness, memory issues, irritability, slower thinking, increased anxiety)
Schedule I - Answers-drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential
for abuse.
, (heroin, LSD, marijuana)
Schedule II - Answers-drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading
to severe psychological or physical dependence
(Oxycontin, cocaine, methamphetamine)
Schedule III - Answers-drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and
psychological dependence.
(codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids)
Schedule IV - Answers-drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
(Xanax, Ativan, Ambien)
Schedule V - Answers-drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and
consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics
(Robitussin)
What schedule is Cocaine? - Answers-DEA II
What is GHB? - Answers-Benzodiazepine
What schedule is Heroin? - Answers-DEA I
What is the legal limit of blood alcohol content? - Answers-0.08% BAC
How does alcohol affect your behavior? - Answers-Reduced ability to concentrate; Short
term memory loss; Impaired perception and self-control
What is SBIRT? - Answers-Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
(SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic
use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs.
Comorbidity - Answers-when there are two more mental illnesses occurring in the same
person
What do you treat first? Mental illness or substance use? - Answers-Treat the substance
use first, and if treatment continues to fail evaluate the mental. If they become more
erratic after substance use has been treated, refer to treat the mental.
Why is it important to recognize and understand verbal and non-verbal behaviors? -
Answers-To understand what part of the ASAM level of care do they fall under
Pre-Contemplation - Answers-Primary Task: Raise Awareness
Contemplation - Answers-Primary Task: Resolve ambivalence and choose change
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