IC&RC CADC EXAM IC&RC CADC EXAM
IC&RC CADC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. A 14 y/o male is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He
has no knowledge of any family history of abuse and
has indicated that he began only in the past 6 mo.
Which addiction factors is most likely the most
influential on his drug use? peer influence
2. Which of the following is not a model for the causation
of addiction? familial model
3. As an individual continues to use an addictive forming
drug over a period of time, which of the following is a
correct statement regarding the influence of outside
factors (peers, family, stress) contributing to the habit of
addiction? as drug use continues the influence of outside factors decreases
4. Which of the following is the most commonly abused
substance in Ameri- ca? alcohol
5. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the
abuse of alcohol? -
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: -women have a higher risk of developing alcohol abuse problems
-men are more likely to drink higher volumes of alcohol
-organ damage due to alcohol abuse is more likely in women than men
6. Which of the following is a false statement about
marijuana use? marijuana is not an addictive substance
7. Examples of prescription drug abuse: -Taking medication not
prescribed to you
-Taking more than the prescribed amount
-Using medication other than its intended purpose
8. Which of the following is most commonly the main
reason for a client deciding to begin the process of
treatment? internal motivation
9. Which of the following is not an effective technique for
establishing rapport with a client during the initial interview?
Providing reassurance that things will be ok no matter how dire the
individual's situation
10. which of the following is not an example of proper active
listening? Providing stories from your own experience that relate to a
client's struggle
11. Which of the following is not a part of the screening
process? Identify the likely solution to problem
12. Which of the following is not an example of an effective
screening process-
: in-depth initial screening to provide a thorough process; initial screening should
be brief
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13. Which of the following is a screening instrument for
co-occurring visor- Ders? Modified Mini-Screen (MMS)
14. Which of the following withdrawal symptoms is
common in nearly all types of drugs when use is stopped?
dysphoria
15. which of the following is not one of the eight stages of
effect for alcohol? -
depression
16. What are defining symptoms of steroid withdrawals: mood
swings, violent behavior
17. Which of the following assessment instrument is the
most appropriate for a 45 y/o woman who has an
addiction to alcohol and is recently divorced? The woman
has a single child and will be entering into a custody
battle w/ her previous child: standardized interview
18. Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-
administered assess- mint tests? They must be administered by
highly skilled stat
19. Which of the following is an acceptable person for
the use of a translator for an assessment involving a low
English proficient client? independent translator
20. A client enters and shows visual signs of withdrawal.
They appear to have significant nausea, agitation, and
are indicating the intention for self-inflicted harm. Which
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IC&RC CADC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. A 14 y/o male is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He
has no knowledge of any family history of abuse and
has indicated that he began only in the past 6 mo.
Which addiction factors is most likely the most
influential on his drug use? peer influence
2. Which of the following is not a model for the causation
of addiction? familial model
3. As an individual continues to use an addictive forming
drug over a period of time, which of the following is a
correct statement regarding the influence of outside
factors (peers, family, stress) contributing to the habit of
addiction? as drug use continues the influence of outside factors decreases
4. Which of the following is the most commonly abused
substance in Ameri- ca? alcohol
5. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the
abuse of alcohol? -
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: -women have a higher risk of developing alcohol abuse problems
-men are more likely to drink higher volumes of alcohol
-organ damage due to alcohol abuse is more likely in women than men
6. Which of the following is a false statement about
marijuana use? marijuana is not an addictive substance
7. Examples of prescription drug abuse: -Taking medication not
prescribed to you
-Taking more than the prescribed amount
-Using medication other than its intended purpose
8. Which of the following is most commonly the main
reason for a client deciding to begin the process of
treatment? internal motivation
9. Which of the following is not an effective technique for
establishing rapport with a client during the initial interview?
Providing reassurance that things will be ok no matter how dire the
individual's situation
10. which of the following is not an example of proper active
listening? Providing stories from your own experience that relate to a
client's struggle
11. Which of the following is not a part of the screening
process? Identify the likely solution to problem
12. Which of the following is not an example of an effective
screening process-
: in-depth initial screening to provide a thorough process; initial screening should
be brief
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13. Which of the following is a screening instrument for
co-occurring visor- Ders? Modified Mini-Screen (MMS)
14. Which of the following withdrawal symptoms is
common in nearly all types of drugs when use is stopped?
dysphoria
15. which of the following is not one of the eight stages of
effect for alcohol? -
depression
16. What are defining symptoms of steroid withdrawals: mood
swings, violent behavior
17. Which of the following assessment instrument is the
most appropriate for a 45 y/o woman who has an
addiction to alcohol and is recently divorced? The woman
has a single child and will be entering into a custody
battle w/ her previous child: standardized interview
18. Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-
administered assess- mint tests? They must be administered by
highly skilled stat
19. Which of the following is an acceptable person for
the use of a translator for an assessment involving a low
English proficient client? independent translator
20. A client enters and shows visual signs of withdrawal.
They appear to have significant nausea, agitation, and
are indicating the intention for self-inflicted harm. Which
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