NAADAC practice questions & Answers,
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Case management is needed because services tend to be fragmented and inadequate to meet the needs
of the substance abusing population. this lack of coord
...
NAADAC practice questions & Answers,
100% Accurate. Graded A+
Case management is needed because services tend to be fragmented and inadequate to meet the needs
of the substance abusing population. this lack of coordinated services may result from all of the
following factors EXCEPT: - ✔✔-funding focused on single modalities rather than a continuum of care
____________________ is the essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the
person and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs. - ✔✔-assessment
A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is progressing. The counselor
should - ✔✔-discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary adjustments in treatment goals
A female client retorts that she has some concerns about the relationship between her husband and her
14 year old daughter from a previous marriage. She report that her husband a d daughter frequently
argue, that her daughter refuses to tame direction from her stepfather and that her daughter regularly
describes how her biological father is better. The MOST relevant professional to whom a referral should
be made is a - ✔✔-marriage and family therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the coy selor has differential
power. one of the best safeguards is - ✔✔-to be alert to understand the power relationship
A pretreatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client reluctance to become fully
engaged in primary treatment. what might be a danger of this pretreatment period? - ✔✔-the
pretreatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment
According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following statements is not true? -
✔✔-Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses are likely to occur and are
permitted
Bob is a case manager in an intensive inpatient trestment facility. He recently was assigned a client,
Mary, who presents not only with alcoholism but has also been diagnosed with AIDS. to assist Mary in
her treatment and recovery needs, Bob would probably need to habe knowledge of all of the following
except: - ✔✔-new medication. used in treatment regimens
Counselors rely heavily on the work of developmental theorists as they attempt to stimulate clients to
initiate relevant growth. According to Eriksin, one of the leaders in developmental theory, the task to be
accomplished in adulthood is: - ✔✔-intimacy vs isolation
Drug use by adolescents is: - ✔✔-most affected by peer drug use
During the intake, a counselor can expect to address all of the following issues EXCEPT: - ✔✔-treatment
planning
Effective case management for persons in need of multiple services requires: - ✔✔-monitoring,
feedback and evaluation of services
In determining whether a chemically dependant patient should be treated in an inpatient or outpatient
program, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT: - ✔✔-whether the patient has a history of
sobriety during the last several years
Long-term effects of alcoholism may include: - ✔✔-cerebral atrophy and cardiovascular damage
It is crucial for the case manager to be aware of what may inhibit minorities participation in the
substance abuse treatment continuum. Suppose that you are a case manager, working in an outpatient
program with a Somali client. AA is an integral part of tour program, yet you are aware of the fact that
while "accepting ones powerlessness" is a central tenet of the 12 step self help programs, members of
oppressed groups may not accept it, given their own societal powerlessness. What would be the best
thing to do in such case? - ✔✔-Be sensitive to such cultural differences and seek out other recovery
resources that are relevant to the individuals values.
It is important to understand clients and their expectations for counseling. Client's coming in for
treatment carry with them both helpful and harmful expecrstiins. Which of the following is a harmful
client expectation? - ✔✔-"My counselor will direct me to do what I need to do and everything will be
okay"
Joe is a 27 year old addict who has begun counseling but has not yet been able to give up using drugs.
During one session, he tells his counselor that he is beginning to feel that "it is useless to try to stop" and
that "sometimes life is not worth living" The counselor is concerned that Joe could be suicidal. The
counselor should: - ✔✔-assess Joe's potential for suicide by asking him about his intent and evaluating
his high risk factors.
One of the counselor' s tasks is to guide the client in relating and communicating in specific terms,
rather than in general or abstract terms. That characteristic or ability is called: - ✔✔-concreteness
One of the earliest models for case management services in the criminal justice system was created in
1972, when the White House launched a demonstration program known as: - ✔✔-Treatment
Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC)
Ralph is a recovering alcoholic. He has been sober for 10 months and has managed to find employment
and re-establish family relationships. He is in a 12 step program as well as individual counseling. One
day, he arrives to a counseling session upset. He reveals that he had a "slip" and drank a whiskey at a
partt. He did not get drunk, but feels remorseful and has promised himself that he will not donor again.
Which of the following is most true? - ✔✔-the counselor should talk to Ralph about the implications of
dangerous situations like this. bit assure him that it is possible to continue his recovery process
Record keeping is an important part of the counseling process. Which of the owing best reflects the type
information which should be kept in clients ? - ✔✔-information about consultations, diagnosis,
treatment, prognosis and progress
Your agency asks you to lead a group for co-occurring clients. You have no training in this area. You
should: - ✔✔-inform your supervisor you do not have the qualifications to lead the group
The association between drugs and crime can be made in which of the following ways? - ✔✔-The
criminal act of manufacturing or selling illegal drugs is undertaken for the extreme profits that can be
made.
AND
Some addicted persons engage in income-generating crimes to support their drug use habits. That
includes crimes such as robbery, shoplifting, burglary and prostitution.
The CAGE test is a simple assessment that is administered to indiciduals with a drinking problem. The
questions on this test refer to: - ✔✔-cutting down on drinking, feeling annoyed and guilty and dealing
with hangovers
The focus of intervention in the criminal justice system is first to do which of the following: - ✔✔-protect
the health, safety and welfare of the public
The initial stage of crisis intervention involves: - ✔✔-determining the problem
The measurement of progress toward treatment plan goals is best assessed by: - ✔✔-reviewing
documentation in progress notes
The Primary purpose of a professional code of ethics is to: - ✔✔-serve as a guide in helping clients while
behaving in a fair way to colleagues
The Primary purpose of professional standards of practice is to: - ✔✔-provide recognition of
demonstrated competency in addictions counseling
The tendency of family to try and maintain balance is called: - ✔✔-homeostasis
The therapeutic reasoning for self disclosure in group counseling is to: - ✔✔-facilitate the growth of the
group by relating to client or group issues
Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because: - ✔✔-these communities try to return clients to
society
There are many benefits of having a group that is highly cohesive. one possible risk however is the
development of a process known as groupthink which entails all of the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔-group
decisions that are more risky and extreme than those that would ordinarily be made by an individual
There are several psychological and sociological differences between male and female alcohol abusers.
which of the following best describes one of these differences? - ✔✔-Women more often than men will
cite a traumatic event that precipitated their drinking
When a client discloses suicidal thoughts, the counselors first step is to: - ✔✔-assess the degree of risk
When assessing the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, all of the following may be notes except:
- ✔✔-decreased sensitivity to sounds, over sensitivity to tactile sensations
When conducting an assessment, what is the counselors primary focus? - ✔✔-identifying the clients
problems and needs, strengths and weaknesses
Which of the following is the best indicator that an individual is physically dependent on alcohol or other
drugs? - ✔✔-presence of withdrawal symptoms
Which of the following statements about dysfunctional families is true? - ✔✔-The divorce rate in
dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has been initiated
Before beginning treatment a counselor must: - ✔✔-identify the problem
Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between AA and the professional treatment
community? - ✔✔-a partnership between AA and the professional treatment community was
repeatedly emphasised by the founders of AA
Which term refers to a clients projecting past emotional feelings and/or attitudes onto counselors? -
✔✔-transference
While taking an alcohol drug history, which of the following is a good clue to alcohol dependency? - ✔✔-
increased tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when abstinence is attempted
You have assessed your client and determined that he is a problem drinker. He insists that the reason he
drinks is because of his wife's behavior. Your initial objective should be to help him: - ✔✔-take
responsibility for his behavior
Your client has been advised by his sponsor to discontinue a needed antidepressant medication. You
believe this advice to be premature and possibly harmful. What actin should you take as a first step? -
✔✔-obtain your clients authorization and contact the sponsor to discuss the situation further
A common error that counselor make when conducting an assessment is: - ✔✔-moving to quickly from
data collection to treatment planning
Quantity, frequency of use, patterns over time and progression are necessary questions when taking
client's: - ✔✔-drug and alcohol history
A good treatment plan generally consists of the following elements except: - ✔✔-consequences of
relapse
When working with a client whonhas relapsed, it is most important to: - ✔✔-help the client identify his
or her internal and external relapse triggers
An agonist binds to a neuron and blocks other neurotransmitters from binding to it. - ✔✔-TRUE OR
FALSE
Detoxificatuin is the process of eliminating half of all psychoactive substances from an individuals body. -
✔✔-TRUE OR FALSE
Designer drugs are substances developed by chemists with a different molecular chemical formula of a
similar controlled substance. in this way it can evade law enforcement. - ✔✔-TRUE OR FALSE
Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to testicular shrinkage - ✔✔-TRUE OR FALSE
Among the advantages of benzodiazepines is their ability to reduce anxiety with fewer of the typical side
effects of sedation and general central nervous system depression commonly caused by barbituates. -
✔✔-TRUE OR FALSE
In contrast to barbiturates, benzodiazepines are relatively safe to use with little to no risk of overdose
when taken at high doses - ✔✔-TRUE OR FALSE
Tolerance to the antianxiety effects of benzodiaze
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