LCADC Test KY Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Drug effects-independent effect - CORRECT ANSWER does not change with other drugs or
effect each other.
drug effect- antagonistic effect - CORRECT ANSWER the effect that one drug blocks or
reduces the action of a drug ex. morphine od the opioid receptor anagonist naloxone to reverse the
effects
addiction effect - CORRECT ANSWER two or more drugs present have similar effects and
double the effect of the drug
threshold dose - CORRECT ANSWER min dose smallest amount
the median effective dose - CORRECT ANSWER describes the dose required to produce a
specific response in 50% of test subjects
the lethal dose - CORRECT ANSWER dose would result in death and will normally kill 50% of
the people who took it.
the half life for drugs - CORRECT ANSWER indication of the time required for half of the
dosage of a drug to leave the body.
drug effects- potentiation or synergistic effect - CORRECT ANSWER the combo of tow or
more drugs produce an exaggerated effect. 1+1=11
instillation - CORRECT ANSWER drug is absorbed through skin
drug schedules- schedule 1 - CORRECT ANSWER high potential for abuse and not accepted
for medical use. lack of safety for use of the drug
,drug schedule II - CORRECT ANSWER drug/substance has a high potential for abuse IS
currently accepted for treatment. may lead to severe psychological and physical dependence
drug schedule III - CORRECT ANSWER less likely to be abused as 1 and II, medically
accepted. may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence
drug schedule IV - CORRECT ANSWER low potential for abuse. may lead to limited physical
dependency
drug schedule V - CORRECT ANSWER low potential for abuse. may lead to limited physical
and psychological dependence
The Twelve Core Functions - CORRECT ANSWER Screening, intake, orientation, assessment,
treatment planning, counseling, case mgt, crisis intervention, client education, referral, report and
record keeping, consultingation-tx team-supervision
Psychoactive drugs - CORRECT ANSWER depressants, narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens,
inhalants
drug use - CORRECT ANSWER the taking of a drug for its medically intended purpose, and in
the appropriate amount, frequency, strength, and manner. also..glass of wine With dinner, cup of
coffee cig
drug misuse - CORRECT ANSWER The improper use of medicines - not taking as prescribed,
saving old meds, combining alcohol and over the counter drugs
drug abuse - CORRECT ANSWER DUI, under age drinking, use of illicit drugs, taking more
than prescribed dose.
MAT refers to - CORRECT ANSWER the use of medications such as Suboxone in the
treatment of addition.
which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for the abuse of power by a
counselor? - CORRECT ANSWER Gestalt
, The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to... - CORRECT
ANSWER protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet min standards of competency.
which of the following is NOT a CSN depressant..alcohol, Xanax, nebula, Benzendrine - CORRECT
ANSWER Benzedrine- brand name for amphetamine which now treats ADHD.
Reslessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are all
symptoms of.. - CORRECT ANSWER Caffeine intoxication
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremors, cause or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand Mal seizure
are all signs or symptoms of - CORRECT ANSWER sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic withdraw.
in the US the population that has the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is... - CORRECT
ANSWER asian American and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with... - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior
therapy
The............ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice - CORRECT
ANSWER moral
how does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many other approaches to counseling? -
CORRECT ANSWER Emphasis placed on the present and future while devaluing the past.
the tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved ones substance
abuse disorder is called.. - CORRECT ANSWER homeostasis
determining a clients eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs during the... - CORRECT
ANSWER screening
.... can develop between natural and synthetic opiates, but not beterrn opiates and CNS depressants -
CORRECT ANSWER Cross tolerance
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Drug effects-independent effect - CORRECT ANSWER does not change with other drugs or
effect each other.
drug effect- antagonistic effect - CORRECT ANSWER the effect that one drug blocks or
reduces the action of a drug ex. morphine od the opioid receptor anagonist naloxone to reverse the
effects
addiction effect - CORRECT ANSWER two or more drugs present have similar effects and
double the effect of the drug
threshold dose - CORRECT ANSWER min dose smallest amount
the median effective dose - CORRECT ANSWER describes the dose required to produce a
specific response in 50% of test subjects
the lethal dose - CORRECT ANSWER dose would result in death and will normally kill 50% of
the people who took it.
the half life for drugs - CORRECT ANSWER indication of the time required for half of the
dosage of a drug to leave the body.
drug effects- potentiation or synergistic effect - CORRECT ANSWER the combo of tow or
more drugs produce an exaggerated effect. 1+1=11
instillation - CORRECT ANSWER drug is absorbed through skin
drug schedules- schedule 1 - CORRECT ANSWER high potential for abuse and not accepted
for medical use. lack of safety for use of the drug
,drug schedule II - CORRECT ANSWER drug/substance has a high potential for abuse IS
currently accepted for treatment. may lead to severe psychological and physical dependence
drug schedule III - CORRECT ANSWER less likely to be abused as 1 and II, medically
accepted. may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence
drug schedule IV - CORRECT ANSWER low potential for abuse. may lead to limited physical
dependency
drug schedule V - CORRECT ANSWER low potential for abuse. may lead to limited physical
and psychological dependence
The Twelve Core Functions - CORRECT ANSWER Screening, intake, orientation, assessment,
treatment planning, counseling, case mgt, crisis intervention, client education, referral, report and
record keeping, consultingation-tx team-supervision
Psychoactive drugs - CORRECT ANSWER depressants, narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens,
inhalants
drug use - CORRECT ANSWER the taking of a drug for its medically intended purpose, and in
the appropriate amount, frequency, strength, and manner. also..glass of wine With dinner, cup of
coffee cig
drug misuse - CORRECT ANSWER The improper use of medicines - not taking as prescribed,
saving old meds, combining alcohol and over the counter drugs
drug abuse - CORRECT ANSWER DUI, under age drinking, use of illicit drugs, taking more
than prescribed dose.
MAT refers to - CORRECT ANSWER the use of medications such as Suboxone in the
treatment of addition.
which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for the abuse of power by a
counselor? - CORRECT ANSWER Gestalt
, The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to... - CORRECT
ANSWER protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet min standards of competency.
which of the following is NOT a CSN depressant..alcohol, Xanax, nebula, Benzendrine - CORRECT
ANSWER Benzedrine- brand name for amphetamine which now treats ADHD.
Reslessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are all
symptoms of.. - CORRECT ANSWER Caffeine intoxication
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremors, cause or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand Mal seizure
are all signs or symptoms of - CORRECT ANSWER sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic withdraw.
in the US the population that has the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is... - CORRECT
ANSWER asian American and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with... - CORRECT ANSWER Behavior
therapy
The............ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice - CORRECT
ANSWER moral
how does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many other approaches to counseling? -
CORRECT ANSWER Emphasis placed on the present and future while devaluing the past.
the tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved ones substance
abuse disorder is called.. - CORRECT ANSWER homeostasis
determining a clients eligibility and appropriateness for treatment occurs during the... - CORRECT
ANSWER screening
.... can develop between natural and synthetic opiates, but not beterrn opiates and CNS depressants -
CORRECT ANSWER Cross tolerance
