LCAS Exam North Carolina Exam
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Crack Cocaine (Cocaine with baking soda and water) - ANSWERFreebased, more potent than powder
form of drug. One of most highly addictive drugs known. Absorbed within seven seconds of being
smoked. Harms developing fetus.
, Long-term adverse effects of crack cocaine - ANSWERweight loss, dehydration, constipation, tooth
decay, urinary tract issues, chronic sore throat, lung congestion, hacking cough, lung damage and black
discharge.
Detoxification (Detox) - ANSWERThe purpose of this process is to help the client stabilize physically and
psychologically until the body becomes free of drugs or the effects of alcohol.
Signs of depressant withdrawal - ANSWERtremor, hyperreflexia, agitation, HTN, tachycardia, insomnia,
nausea, vomiting, excessive perspiration, cognitive impairment (memory loss, difficulty concentrating),
seizures, weakness, anorexia, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, headache, muscle ache, depression,
tinnitus, paranoid delusions, hypersensitivity to light and sound.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) - ANSWERThe use of approved medications with medical
supervision. Goals of this treatment include reduction of substance use, reduction of criminal activity,
improvement of social behavior and improvement of psychological well being.
Subutex - ANSWERBuprenorphine monotherapy. Bupe is a mixed agonist and antagonist agent. It is
long-active and blocks the effects of other opiate drugs.
Suboxone - ANSWERBuprenorphine/Naloxone combo, used for treatment for opioid addiction. The
combination is designed to decrease the potential for abuse by injection.
Antabuse (disulfiram) - ANSWERAn antidipsotropic drug which creates an adverse physical reaction
when the person consumes the substance of abuse. This drug is used to treat alcohol addiction to
prevent relapse.
neurological functioning even with short term use. Impairs judgement, decreases ability to concentrate,
and impairs motor coordination, as well as vision.
Naloxone - ANSWERNARCAN. Sold under the brandname Narcan among others, is a medication used to
block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose.
Naltrexone - ANSWERRevia, Vivitrol. Opioid Antagonist which blocks effects of opioids. It helps a client
deal with alcohol cravings by blocking the chemical responses that make alcohol rewarding.
Newest Exam Preparation Newest
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Crack Cocaine (Cocaine with baking soda and water) - ANSWERFreebased, more potent than powder
form of drug. One of most highly addictive drugs known. Absorbed within seven seconds of being
smoked. Harms developing fetus.
, Long-term adverse effects of crack cocaine - ANSWERweight loss, dehydration, constipation, tooth
decay, urinary tract issues, chronic sore throat, lung congestion, hacking cough, lung damage and black
discharge.
Detoxification (Detox) - ANSWERThe purpose of this process is to help the client stabilize physically and
psychologically until the body becomes free of drugs or the effects of alcohol.
Signs of depressant withdrawal - ANSWERtremor, hyperreflexia, agitation, HTN, tachycardia, insomnia,
nausea, vomiting, excessive perspiration, cognitive impairment (memory loss, difficulty concentrating),
seizures, weakness, anorexia, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, headache, muscle ache, depression,
tinnitus, paranoid delusions, hypersensitivity to light and sound.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) - ANSWERThe use of approved medications with medical
supervision. Goals of this treatment include reduction of substance use, reduction of criminal activity,
improvement of social behavior and improvement of psychological well being.
Subutex - ANSWERBuprenorphine monotherapy. Bupe is a mixed agonist and antagonist agent. It is
long-active and blocks the effects of other opiate drugs.
Suboxone - ANSWERBuprenorphine/Naloxone combo, used for treatment for opioid addiction. The
combination is designed to decrease the potential for abuse by injection.
Antabuse (disulfiram) - ANSWERAn antidipsotropic drug which creates an adverse physical reaction
when the person consumes the substance of abuse. This drug is used to treat alcohol addiction to
prevent relapse.
neurological functioning even with short term use. Impairs judgement, decreases ability to concentrate,
and impairs motor coordination, as well as vision.
Naloxone - ANSWERNARCAN. Sold under the brandname Narcan among others, is a medication used to
block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose.
Naltrexone - ANSWERRevia, Vivitrol. Opioid Antagonist which blocks effects of opioids. It helps a client
deal with alcohol cravings by blocking the chemical responses that make alcohol rewarding.
