LCDC Exam questions with verified solution 2023
B.I.R.P. Notes
Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan
CHEAP Notes
Chief Complaint, History, Exam, Assessment, Plan
Stages of Change
1. Precontemplation, 2. Contemplation, 3. Preparation,
4. Action, 5. Maintenance, 6. Relapse
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
the population with the lowest incidence of alcohol use disorder
MATRS
Measurable, Attainable, Time-limited, Realistic, and Specific
Reliability
consistency of measurement
Validity
The ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure
SOAP
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
DAP
data, assessment, plan
DIG FAST
acronym for mania symptoms - Distractibility, Irresponsibility, Grandiosity, Flight of
ideas, Activity and agitation, Sleep (decreased) and Talkativeness
Alcohol
The 3rd leading cause of death
Asians and Pacific Islanders
the fastest growing minority group
Readiness to Change Questionnaire
used to identify the stage of readiness for change for problem drinkers or people with
alcohol use disorders
Chemical Dependency Assessment Profile (CDAP)
235 item instrument to assess alcohol and other drug use
African Women
lowest suicide rates
American Indian and Alaskan Native Males
highest suicide rates
10x
the suicide risk for those treated with alcohol use disorder as opposed to the general
population
Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
a rating scale that was developed to be used by clinicians to measure the severity of a
client's substance abuse problems; measures 7 substance abuse-related problem
areas: medical condition, drug use, alcohol use, employment, illegal activity, social
relations, and psychological findings. Adopted by NIDA.
Alcohol, opioids and crack cocaine
, most common abused substances among the homeless population
SIGECAPS
acronym for depression symptoms - Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy, Concentration,
Appetite, Psychomotor agitation, Suicide
MAT
Medication Assisted Treatment
Cognition
all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and
communicating
Relapse
a return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment
Detoxification
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
Screening
The process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to
a particular program.
Counseling
The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving
objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of
attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making.
Assessment
Procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's
strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs for development of a treatment plan.
Intake
The administrative and initial procedures for admission to a program.
Treatment Planning
Process by which the counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing
resolution; establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals; and decide upon a
treatment process and the resources to be utilized.
Case management
Activities which bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned
framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It may involve liaison
activities and collateral contacts.
Crisis intervention
Services which respond to clients' acute emotional and/or physical distress
Education
the provision of information to individuals or groups, concerning alcohol and other drug
abuse and the available services and resources
Report and Record Keeping
Charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress
notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data.
Consultation
Relating with our own and other professionals to assure comprehensive quality care for
the client.
Orientation
B.I.R.P. Notes
Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan
CHEAP Notes
Chief Complaint, History, Exam, Assessment, Plan
Stages of Change
1. Precontemplation, 2. Contemplation, 3. Preparation,
4. Action, 5. Maintenance, 6. Relapse
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
the population with the lowest incidence of alcohol use disorder
MATRS
Measurable, Attainable, Time-limited, Realistic, and Specific
Reliability
consistency of measurement
Validity
The ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure
SOAP
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
DAP
data, assessment, plan
DIG FAST
acronym for mania symptoms - Distractibility, Irresponsibility, Grandiosity, Flight of
ideas, Activity and agitation, Sleep (decreased) and Talkativeness
Alcohol
The 3rd leading cause of death
Asians and Pacific Islanders
the fastest growing minority group
Readiness to Change Questionnaire
used to identify the stage of readiness for change for problem drinkers or people with
alcohol use disorders
Chemical Dependency Assessment Profile (CDAP)
235 item instrument to assess alcohol and other drug use
African Women
lowest suicide rates
American Indian and Alaskan Native Males
highest suicide rates
10x
the suicide risk for those treated with alcohol use disorder as opposed to the general
population
Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
a rating scale that was developed to be used by clinicians to measure the severity of a
client's substance abuse problems; measures 7 substance abuse-related problem
areas: medical condition, drug use, alcohol use, employment, illegal activity, social
relations, and psychological findings. Adopted by NIDA.
Alcohol, opioids and crack cocaine
, most common abused substances among the homeless population
SIGECAPS
acronym for depression symptoms - Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy, Concentration,
Appetite, Psychomotor agitation, Suicide
MAT
Medication Assisted Treatment
Cognition
all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and
communicating
Relapse
a return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment
Detoxification
The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance
Screening
The process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to
a particular program.
Counseling
The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving
objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of
attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making.
Assessment
Procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's
strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs for development of a treatment plan.
Intake
The administrative and initial procedures for admission to a program.
Treatment Planning
Process by which the counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing
resolution; establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals; and decide upon a
treatment process and the resources to be utilized.
Case management
Activities which bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned
framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It may involve liaison
activities and collateral contacts.
Crisis intervention
Services which respond to clients' acute emotional and/or physical distress
Education
the provision of information to individuals or groups, concerning alcohol and other drug
abuse and the available services and resources
Report and Record Keeping
Charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress
notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data.
Consultation
Relating with our own and other professionals to assure comprehensive quality care for
the client.
Orientation
