ADC Study Exam Questions And
Answers.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? -
\B. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to -
\C. The use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction.
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient 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 out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example
of: -
\A. A referral.
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of
power by the counselor? -
\C. Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: -
\C. Protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of
competency.
Which of the following is NOT a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant? -
\D. Benzedrine
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
-
\D. the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, polices, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members
are examples of lack of cultural -
\B. Competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac
arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: -
\A. Caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older
children or adults? -
\B. Inhalant Use Disorder
, Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: -
\B. Harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of: -
\C. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _________ involves making a client aware of resources in the
community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and
other STD's -
\C. Client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol
use disorder is: -
\D. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ______ therapy. -
\B. Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against
sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be
tested for the HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the
clinic. Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as: -
\B. Case Management
Studies indicate counseling is most effective when: -
\A. Culture and values are taken into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: -
\B. Describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily
understood.
The ___ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice. -
\B. Moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling? -
\A. Emphasis is place on the present and future while devaluing the past.
Case reviews: -
\D. enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the
treatment plan.
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's
substance use disorder is called: -
\C. homeostasis
Answers.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? -
\B. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to -
\C. The use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction.
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient 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 out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example
of: -
\A. A referral.
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of
power by the counselor? -
\C. Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: -
\C. Protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of
competency.
Which of the following is NOT a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant? -
\D. Benzedrine
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
-
\D. the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, polices, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members
are examples of lack of cultural -
\B. Competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac
arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: -
\A. Caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older
children or adults? -
\B. Inhalant Use Disorder
, Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: -
\B. Harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of: -
\C. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _________ involves making a client aware of resources in the
community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and
other STD's -
\C. Client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol
use disorder is: -
\D. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ______ therapy. -
\B. Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against
sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be
tested for the HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the
clinic. Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as: -
\B. Case Management
Studies indicate counseling is most effective when: -
\A. Culture and values are taken into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: -
\B. Describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily
understood.
The ___ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice. -
\B. Moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling? -
\A. Emphasis is place on the present and future while devaluing the past.
Case reviews: -
\D. enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the
treatment plan.
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's
substance use disorder is called: -
\C. homeostasis
