Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC/CDAC) Pre-Test Exam NC
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31) While The Overall National Suicide Rate Has Increased Slightly But Consistently In Recent
Years, Disproportionate Increases Have Occurred Among:
A. Females And The Elderly.
B. Females And The Young.
C. Males And The Elderly.
D. Males And The Young.
ANSWER: B. Females And The Young.
14) If A Client Appears To Be In Denial Due To Discrepancies Stated During An Intake Interview,
Which Of The Following Statements By The Counselor Would Be MOST Appropriate?
A. "I'm Not Sure I Understand. Let Me Check This Out"
B. "First You Tell Me One Thing, Then Another. Which Is Really The Truth?"
C. "There's A Lot Of Confusion In Your Story"
D. "Addiction Fosters Denial"
ANSWER: A. "I'm Not Sure I Understand. Let Me Check This Out"
17) Pointing Out Parallels Between A Client's Interpersonal Relationships And The
Client/Counselor Interaction Serves To Focus Awareness On:
A. The "Here And Now."
, B. The Client's Weaknesses In Communication.
C. The Counselor's Feelings About The Relationship.
D. The Unique Qualities Of The Client/Counselor Relationship.
ANSWER: A. The "Here And Now."
19) A Frequent Client Reaction During The Termination Phase Of Counseling Is:
A. Defensiveness.
B. Acting Out Behavior.
C. Apathy.
D. Lack Of Trust.
ANSWER: B. Acting Out Behavior.
25) The Branch Of Pharmacology That Deals With The Biological, Biochemical, And Physical
Characteristics Of Natural Drugs Is:
A. Pharmacokinetics.
B. Pharmacognosy.
C. Pharmacotherapeutics.
D. Pharmacodynamics.
ANSWER: B. Pharmacognosy.
29) Which Of The Following Statements About Dysfunctional Families Is TRUE?
A. The Family Cannot Get Well Until The Dependent Person Seeks Help.
Version | Complete Practice Test Questions & Verified Answers |
North Carolina Addiction Counseling Certification Prep | Ethics,
Assessment, Treatment Planning & Case Management Review | Latest
Exam Study Guide 2026–2027
31) While The Overall National Suicide Rate Has Increased Slightly But Consistently In Recent
Years, Disproportionate Increases Have Occurred Among:
A. Females And The Elderly.
B. Females And The Young.
C. Males And The Elderly.
D. Males And The Young.
ANSWER: B. Females And The Young.
14) If A Client Appears To Be In Denial Due To Discrepancies Stated During An Intake Interview,
Which Of The Following Statements By The Counselor Would Be MOST Appropriate?
A. "I'm Not Sure I Understand. Let Me Check This Out"
B. "First You Tell Me One Thing, Then Another. Which Is Really The Truth?"
C. "There's A Lot Of Confusion In Your Story"
D. "Addiction Fosters Denial"
ANSWER: A. "I'm Not Sure I Understand. Let Me Check This Out"
17) Pointing Out Parallels Between A Client's Interpersonal Relationships And The
Client/Counselor Interaction Serves To Focus Awareness On:
A. The "Here And Now."
, B. The Client's Weaknesses In Communication.
C. The Counselor's Feelings About The Relationship.
D. The Unique Qualities Of The Client/Counselor Relationship.
ANSWER: A. The "Here And Now."
19) A Frequent Client Reaction During The Termination Phase Of Counseling Is:
A. Defensiveness.
B. Acting Out Behavior.
C. Apathy.
D. Lack Of Trust.
ANSWER: B. Acting Out Behavior.
25) The Branch Of Pharmacology That Deals With The Biological, Biochemical, And Physical
Characteristics Of Natural Drugs Is:
A. Pharmacokinetics.
B. Pharmacognosy.
C. Pharmacotherapeutics.
D. Pharmacodynamics.
ANSWER: B. Pharmacognosy.
29) Which Of The Following Statements About Dysfunctional Families Is TRUE?
A. The Family Cannot Get Well Until The Dependent Person Seeks Help.
