What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting,
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How is drug tolerance BEST described? - Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - Drug avoidance strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to? - A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - The heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - Nicotine
Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - THC content in marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? - Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - Supportive Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - 32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - 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? - Diagnose mental disorders
What does GATE stand for? - Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? - Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST likely due to? - Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with adolescents? - CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? - I need to ask you a few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - to determine the need for placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - To determine the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - Collaborative team with the client
How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - Converted into goal and objectives
Which of these key elements does NOT bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - frequent interdisciplinary consultations
How many levels of treatment placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - four levels of treatment placement
How many assessment dimensions are recognized by ASAM? - Six assessment dimensions
The Stage Model of Change addresses how many client stages? - Six stages
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what purpose? - Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - When a client accepts the need for treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? - MATRS (Measurable, Attainable, Time, Realistic, Specific)
In cases involving the criminal justice system, what is the minimum recommendation for frequency of updating treatment plans? - At all transition points
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? - Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? - By NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
What does it mean if an assessment instrument is valid? - The instrument assesses what it purports to assess
All of the following are true of depression and SA EXCEPT that - Drugs of abuse can treat depression
How does motivation for participating in treatment differ from motivation to change problem behaviors? - 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? - The theoretical approach to be operationalized via treatment
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? - Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? - Data, Assessment, Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? - 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? - 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? - Continuing care [Show Less]