IC&RC Exam Questions And Answers.
How is drug tolerance best described? -
\Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
\Confusion
Which 3 conditions does alcohol induce? -
\1. Steatosis
2. Hepatitis
3. Cirrhosis
Formication -
\a sensation like insects crawling over the skin.
What organ is most damaged by cocaine abuse? -
\The Heart
What are 3 basic chemicals of amphetamines? -
\1. Amphetamine Sulphate
2. Dextroamphetamine
3. Methamphetamine
What is the most difficult drug to quit? -
\Nicotine: only 7% succeed, 1/5 of all heart disease deaths linked to smoking
Convergence Theory -
\Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those of men
Alcohol Abuse ranks _____ in psychiatric disorders in the elderly -
\Third
Alcohol Use Disorder 3 Subcategories in the elderly include: -
\1. Late-onset alcoholism
2. Delayed-onset alcoholism
3. Late-onset exacerbation drinking
First requirement at an initial meeting with a client -
\Establish rapport
What does Motivational Interviewing primarily involve? -
\Supportive persuasion
,What % of Dual Dx clients received tx for only their mental illness? -
\32.9%
What does the acronym GATE stand for? -
\Gather information
Access supervision
Take responsible action
Extend the action
(i.e. to evaluate suicidal ideation/behavior)
Which is the MOST important introductory statement/question to ask in a suicidality
evaluation? -
\I need to ask you a few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? -
\To determine the need for placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SUD assessment? -
\To determine the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? -
\Collaborative team with the client
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? -
\Converted into goals and objectives
What 3 key elements bolster a client's desire to complete the program? -
\1. Knowledge of the benefits of tx
2. Understanding of the tx process
3. Fully assuming the patient role
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM)? -
\Four levels of treatment placement
How many Assessment Dimensions are recognized by the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? -
\Six assessment dimensions
"Drug Use Trajectory" refers to? -
\Individual drug use patterns over the lifespan
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what
purpose? -
\Assessing client readiness for treatment
, When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? -
\A client accepts the need for treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? -
\MATRS:
Measurable
Attainable
Time limited
Realistic
Specific
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? -
\Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? -
\The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? -
\Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? -
\Data
Assessment
Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? -
\Mania
How does the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) recommend that
substance abuse be considered and treated? -
\A chronic treatable condition
How does the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or
interventions be provided following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient
program be referred to? -
\Continuing Care
What is the BEST distinction b/w substance abuse treatment programs and mutual-help
groups? -
\Programs offer treatment, groups offer support
What are 3 Core features that the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
consensus panel agreed upon? -
How is drug tolerance best described? -
\Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
\Confusion
Which 3 conditions does alcohol induce? -
\1. Steatosis
2. Hepatitis
3. Cirrhosis
Formication -
\a sensation like insects crawling over the skin.
What organ is most damaged by cocaine abuse? -
\The Heart
What are 3 basic chemicals of amphetamines? -
\1. Amphetamine Sulphate
2. Dextroamphetamine
3. Methamphetamine
What is the most difficult drug to quit? -
\Nicotine: only 7% succeed, 1/5 of all heart disease deaths linked to smoking
Convergence Theory -
\Rates of substance abuse among women are converging with those of men
Alcohol Abuse ranks _____ in psychiatric disorders in the elderly -
\Third
Alcohol Use Disorder 3 Subcategories in the elderly include: -
\1. Late-onset alcoholism
2. Delayed-onset alcoholism
3. Late-onset exacerbation drinking
First requirement at an initial meeting with a client -
\Establish rapport
What does Motivational Interviewing primarily involve? -
\Supportive persuasion
,What % of Dual Dx clients received tx for only their mental illness? -
\32.9%
What does the acronym GATE stand for? -
\Gather information
Access supervision
Take responsible action
Extend the action
(i.e. to evaluate suicidal ideation/behavior)
Which is the MOST important introductory statement/question to ask in a suicidality
evaluation? -
\I need to ask you a few questions about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? -
\To determine the need for placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SUD assessment? -
\To determine the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? -
\Collaborative team with the client
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? -
\Converted into goals and objectives
What 3 key elements bolster a client's desire to complete the program? -
\1. Knowledge of the benefits of tx
2. Understanding of the tx process
3. Fully assuming the patient role
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by the American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM)? -
\Four levels of treatment placement
How many Assessment Dimensions are recognized by the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? -
\Six assessment dimensions
"Drug Use Trajectory" refers to? -
\Individual drug use patterns over the lifespan
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for what
purpose? -
\Assessing client readiness for treatment
, When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? -
\A client accepts the need for treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? -
\MATRS:
Measurable
Attainable
Time limited
Realistic
Specific
How many problem domains are addressed in the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)? -
\Six
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been formally adopted by which organization? -
\The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
What does the SOAP progress note acronym stand for? -
\Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
What does the DAP progress note acronym stand for? -
\Data
Assessment
Plan
The mnemonic DIG-FAST evaluates which psychological state? -
\Mania
How does the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) recommend that
substance abuse be considered and treated? -
\A chronic treatable condition
How does the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) indicate that treatment or
interventions be provided following discharge from a formal inpatient or outpatient
program be referred to? -
\Continuing Care
What is the BEST distinction b/w substance abuse treatment programs and mutual-help
groups? -
\Programs offer treatment, groups offer support
What are 3 Core features that the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
consensus panel agreed upon? -
