ADC/AADC PRACTICE TEST 1
- Answer
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
A) a problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
C) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
D) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - Answer B) a
sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to:
A) a common screening tool for alcoholism
B) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology.
C) the use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
D)a non medical detox protocol - Answer C) the use of medication such as suboxone in
the treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her
husband on an oupatient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A) referral
B) consultation
C) case management
D) after care plan - Answer A) referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of
power by the counselor?
A)Alderian
B)rational emotive
C) Gestalt
D) Person Centered - Answer C) Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counseling is to:
A) advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified
professionals
B) ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice
C) protect public safety by ensuring that counselor meet minimum standards of
competency
D) ensure that counselors receiving third party payments have professional credentials -
Answer C) protect public safety by ensuring that counselor meet minimum standards of
competency
Which of the following is NOT CNS(central nervous system) depressant
A) Alcohol
, B) Xanax
C) Nembutal
D) Benzedrine - Answer D) Benzedrine
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their
members are examples of lack of cultural _______.
A) blindness
B)competence
C) destructiveness
D) incapacity - Answer B)competence
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment,
clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services,
and__________.
A) availability of referral services
B) community resources to be used
C) with whom they will be participating in group actives
D) the limits of their confidentiality - Answer D) the limits of their confidentiality
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac
arrhythmia are al signs or symptoms of:
A) caffeine intoxication
B) cocaine intoxication
C) alcohol intoxication
D) opioid intoxication - Answer A) caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which on is typically not seen in older
children or adults?
A) cannabis use disorder
B) inhalant use disorder
C) Tobacco Use disorder
D) caffeine use disorder - Answer B) inhalant use disorder
Need exchange programs can be BEST described as :
A) a non abstinence technique
B) harm reduction
C) a maintenance method
D) a community organized intervention - Answer B) harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of:
A)cannabis withdrawal
B) cocaine withdrawal
C) sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
D) Opioid Withdrawal - Answer C) sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
- Answer
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
A) a problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
C) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
D) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - Answer B) a
sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to:
A) a common screening tool for alcoholism
B) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology.
C) the use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
D)a non medical detox protocol - Answer C) the use of medication such as suboxone in
the treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her
husband on an oupatient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A) referral
B) consultation
C) case management
D) after care plan - Answer A) referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of
power by the counselor?
A)Alderian
B)rational emotive
C) Gestalt
D) Person Centered - Answer C) Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counseling is to:
A) advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified
professionals
B) ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice
C) protect public safety by ensuring that counselor meet minimum standards of
competency
D) ensure that counselors receiving third party payments have professional credentials -
Answer C) protect public safety by ensuring that counselor meet minimum standards of
competency
Which of the following is NOT CNS(central nervous system) depressant
A) Alcohol
, B) Xanax
C) Nembutal
D) Benzedrine - Answer D) Benzedrine
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their
members are examples of lack of cultural _______.
A) blindness
B)competence
C) destructiveness
D) incapacity - Answer B)competence
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment,
clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services,
and__________.
A) availability of referral services
B) community resources to be used
C) with whom they will be participating in group actives
D) the limits of their confidentiality - Answer D) the limits of their confidentiality
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac
arrhythmia are al signs or symptoms of:
A) caffeine intoxication
B) cocaine intoxication
C) alcohol intoxication
D) opioid intoxication - Answer A) caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which on is typically not seen in older
children or adults?
A) cannabis use disorder
B) inhalant use disorder
C) Tobacco Use disorder
D) caffeine use disorder - Answer B) inhalant use disorder
Need exchange programs can be BEST described as :
A) a non abstinence technique
B) harm reduction
C) a maintenance method
D) a community organized intervention - Answer B) harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of:
A)cannabis withdrawal
B) cocaine withdrawal
C) sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
D) Opioid Withdrawal - Answer C) sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
