LCDC Quiz #3 (study manual)

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LCDC Quiz #3 (study manual) #1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of a "relapse"? a. An episode of substance abuse following a period of abstinence b. The return to a pattern of substan ... ce abuse following treatment c. Returning to unhealthy patterns of substance abuse following a period of sobriety d. A lengthy period of recovery followed by a brief slip - ANS - b. The return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment #2. When a drug initiates a physiological response when attaching to a receptor site in the brain, it is BEST classified as: a. an antagonist. b. a barbiturate. c. an agonist. d. a neurotransmitter. - ANS - c. an agonist #3. A harm-reduction program is designed to: a. minimize the problems associated with addiction. b. aid victims of violent crime committed by drug addicts. c. serve as a secular recovery method. d. aid the community in recovering from the crime and social upheaval associated with drug abuse. - ANS - a. minimize the problems associated with addiction. #4. During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination and feared he might have a sexually transmitted disease. Vic had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not have a regular doctor to call. The counselor gave him the name of a local physician who would treat a new patient on short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: a. a referral. b. a consultation. c. case management. d. an aftercare plan. - ANS - a. a referral. #5. A major focus of the principle of anonymity in the AA fellowship is directed specifically at _____ a. press, radio and film b. people outside the immediate family c. law enforcement officials d. anyone who is not in the fellowship - ANS - a. press, radio and film #6. Which of the following is the BEST definition of transference? a. Projection of uncomfortable feelings to a nonthreatening object b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved c. Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from significant others to the therapist d. Assuming the values of others, similar to Stockholm syndrome - ANS - c. Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from significant others to the therapist #7. ____________includes the identification and ranking of problems needing resolution. a. Client education b. Treatment planning c. Assessment d. Case Management - ANS - b. Treatment planning #8. Appropriate documentation in the client's chart includes incidents, reports and a. ongoing information. b. details from the client's fourth step. c. a record of all visitors. d. copies of the house log. - ANS - a. ongoing information. #9. Which statement about counseling is TRUE? a. Counselors are in the business of changing people. b. It is best to choose a single counseling approach to master and use with clients. c. Early childhood experiences are usually irrelevant in counseling. d. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. - ANS - d. Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. #10. When an actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents with depressive symptoms: a. cognitive approaches to treating depression should be the focus of treatment. b. the presence of a primary depressive disorder should be assessed as soon as possible. c. he/she frequently responds quickly to the use of antidepressant medication. d. depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after detoxification and abstinence. - ANS - d. depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after detoxification and abstinence. #11. One method for increasing the effectiveness of counseling for Latino clients is: a. to assume an active approach with a goal-oriented inquiry. b. to maintain the individual's dignity by avoiding familiarity. c. to acknowledge the cultural difference and schedule appointments well in advance. d. to stress separation due to family enmeshment - ANS - a. to assume an active approach with a goal-oriented inquiry. #12. Methadone is a drug used in: a. IV form to combat the synergistic effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. b. harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments. c. conjunction with alternative detoxification protocols for amphetamines. d. emergency rooms to counteract the effects of overdose. - ANS - b. harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments. #13. Bertrand qualifies for job re-training because of a disability. His counselor made an appointment with the state rehabilitation commission to evaluate the type of training that might be beneficial for Bertrand. The counselor also made arrangements for Bertrand to be transported to the appointment, although he was still in primary treatment. Th [Show More]

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