CADC practice questions and answers 2024/2025 Real Exam Guide

CADC practice questions and answers 2024/2025 Real Exam Guide What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance. How is drug tolerance BEST described? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug avoidance strategies What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - CORRECT ANSWER-The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Confusion Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? - CORRECT ANSWERHep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis) What does formication refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER-A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER-The heart Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? - CORRECT ANSWER-Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines) In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nicotine Which of the statement below is MOST correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-THC content in marijuana varies widely Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? - CORRECT ANSWER-Third Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER-Early-onset alcoholism At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Establish Rapport What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? - CORRECT ANSWERSupportive Persuasion What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-32.9% What factors can affect screening instrument validity? - CORRECT ANSWER-setting, privacy, levels of trust & rapport, instructions given and clarity Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can usually perform? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnose mental disorders What does GATE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive? - CORRECT ANSWER-Political orientation What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST likely due to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with adolescents? - CORRECT ANSWER-CRAFFT Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or question to ask in a suicidality evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER-I need to ask you a few questions about suicide What is the purpose of screening? - CORRECT ANSWER-to determine the need for placement or referral What is the primary purpose of SA assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-To determine the severity of the substance problem Who should create a treatment plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Collaborative team with the client How must assessment information be handled to be MOST effective? - COR