CADC Written Exam Questions Correctly Answered.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - CORRECT ANSWER The Amount taken, past drug
... [Show More] 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 ANSWER Confusion
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 ANSWER Converted 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 [Show Less]