LCAS EXAM – NC ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

LCAS EXAM – NC ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS Methadone - Answer -the only long-acting full opioid agonist approved for treatment, at this time. It provides a range of effects similar to those of short-acting opitates like Heroin and Morphine, surpressing withdrawal symptoms and avoiding cravings as the opioid is eliminated from the body. Dose needed for cross-tolerance depends on client's level of tolerance for the drug(s). Trauma-informed treatments - Answer -This treatment approach should minimize the risk of retraumatization or replicating prior trauma dynamics. Ex: Clients may express feelings of powerlessness or being trapped if they are not active involved in treatment decisions or if providers mirror specific behaviors/dynamics from client's past t