What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use,
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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
ANSWER-Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - CORRECT ANSWERHep 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 ANSWERSupportive 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
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