CADC: practice exam Questions Completed with Answers #3

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CADC: practice exam Questions Completed with Answers #3 CADC: practice exam Questions Completed with Answers #3 Which of the following is the BEST definition of "relapse"? A return to a pattern o... f substance abuse following treatment When a drug initiates a physiological response when attaching to a receptor site in the brain, it is BEST classified as: An agonist A harm-reduction program is designed to: Minimize the problems associated with addiction During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination and feared he might have an STD. 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 patent on short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: A referral A major focus of the principle of anonymity in the AA fellowship is directed specifically at ___________________. Press, radio and film Which of the following is not the BEST definition of transference? Unconscious shifting of feelings and fantasies from significant others to the therapist. ______________ is the identification and ranking of problems needing resolution. Treatment planning Appropriate documentation in the client's chart included incidents, reports and _______________. Ongoing information Which statement about counseling is TRUE? Counselors must be open to their own struggles and personal growth. When an actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents with depressive symptoms: Depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after detoxification and abstinence. One method for increasing the effectiveness of counseling for Latino clients is: To assume an active approach with a goal-oriented inquiry. Methadone is a drug use in: harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments. 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. The counselor's actions are BEST described as: Case management One major problem associated with victimology and recovery is that: Proclaiming powerlessness runs counter to the empowerment mentality needed to overcome victimhood. Mike and his client have developed a personal attraction to one another. The BEST course of action for him is to: Discuss his feelings with his clinical supervisor to determine the best course of action. What BEST represents the information that should be kept in a client's treatment record? Information about consultations, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and progress. African Americans generally do not view alcohol as a prerequisite to fun because: There are other culturally acceptable ways to achieve relaxation and sociability. A client presents with non-healing ulcers, abscesses, brittle fingernails, and bruxism. Abuse of which classification of drugs is MOST likely? Amphetamines Juanita has been seeing a counselor for several weeks and has recently started responding in an argumentative fashion Last time, she told the counselor "you are just like my father, always on my case!" This situation best exemplifies: Transference A client must be told the limits of confidentiality before the first therapy session, along with the cost of the services. These issues are part of the process known as: Obtaining informed consent The most popular and yet most controversial theory of addiction views: Addiction as a chronic and incurable disease Nervousness or anxiety, sleep difficulty, (e.g., insomnia, disturbing dreams), decreased appetite or weight loss, depressed mood are all signs or symptoms of: Cannabis withdrawal According to the DSM-5 standards, controlled use of _________________ during religious observances is not to be considered a diagnosable condition. Hallucinogens _____________ symptoms are the most common psychiatric symptoms seen in AOD abusers. Depressive Rational emotive behavior therapy is considered to be a ____________ approach to counseling. Cognitive behavioral Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggest that: Psychological needs do not become salient until security needs are met. Bethany acknowledged in a group session that she was unfaithful to her husband for several months. Although she has ended the affair, she is now convinced that her husband is cheating on her. The counselor would rightly conclude that the ego defense mechanism of __________ is at work here. Projection During a counseling session, a client recalls having been abused as a child. Prior to treatment the client had no recollection of the abuse. The inability to recall the abuse earlier is an example of the defense mechanism called: Repression The desire and yearning for a specific substance or substances is knows as: Craving Offering the client a tour of the treatment facility and information on the hours of operation are activities that occur during the _______________ process. Orientation Which core function of counseling is most closely associated with he terms "eligible and appropriate"? Screening _______________________ is one of case management's hallmark characteristics. Advocacy Confidentiality of addiction counseling records in the United States is governed by: 42 CFR part 2 In group therapy, Sara consistently perceives Gary as an angry critical man (like her father) who cares little for other group members' feelings although other group members perceive Gary as kind, caring, and gentle. This interpretation may be described as: Transference A diagnostic summary MUST include: Strengths and weaknesses of the client A disproportionate and excessive response to life circumstances is a typical symptom of: Post-traumatic stress syndrome Eye contact, posture, and appropriate encouraging responses are necessary for the communication skill of: Attending Which of these is the BEST explanation of a synergistic drug interaction? Mixing some drugs causes a reaction that increases the drug effects beyond those that are associated with each drug separately. The development of the group culture refers to: The establishment of norms which will help the group to develop as a social system The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know the goals of therapy, their rights and obligations, the limits of confidentiality and ____________________. The financial obligation associated with the services With regard to relapse prevention, what is the BEST definition of a "trigger"? Those situations, events, people, places, thoughts, and activities that re-kindle the sense of need for drugs. A client presents a crisis situation. As a counselor, your MOST important function is: To help convert the emergency into a solvable problem. One criticism associated with the disease model of addiction is that: There does not appear to be an inevitable progression of symptoms Observable and measurable goals are BEST associated with: Treatment planning The predominant change to overall diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder in the DSM-5 is the inclusion of _________ and the exclusion of ____________. Craving; recurrent legal problems. Which of the following is NOT an SSRI? Cylert MOST individuals who use tobacco on a regular basis will develop tobacco use disorder prior to the age of__________. 21 [Show More]

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