1. Which is a commonly used treatment for cannabis use disorder?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
C. Acamprosate
D. Buprenorphine
Answer and Rationale: B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
CBT is commonly used to help individuals with cannabis use disorder
by addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with
drug use.
2. Which of the following best describes the principle of harm reduction
in substance use treatment?
A. Complete abstinence is the goal
B. The goal is to reduce the harm associated with substance use,
regardless of whether the person stops using
C. Individuals must stop using substances immediately to avoid harm
D. It only focuses on physical health outcomes
Answer and Rationale: B) The goal is to reduce the harm associated
with substance use, regardless of whether the person stops using.
Harm reduction approaches prioritize minimizing health risks such as
overdose and infection rather than requiring total abstinence.
,3. A common effect of cannabis use in individuals with a predisposition
to mental health conditions is:
A. Improved concentration
B. Increased risk of developing psychosis
C. Improved memory retention
D. Reduced anxiety
Answer and Rationale: B) Increased risk of developing psychosis.
Cannabis use, particularly in those genetically predisposed to mental
health disorders, can increase the risk of developing psychotic
symptoms.
4. Which of the following is considered an opioid antagonist used in
opioid overdose emergencies?
A. Buprenorphine
B. Naloxone
C. Methadone
D. Acamprosat
Answer and Rationale: B) Naloxone.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid
overdose, particularly respiratory depression.
5. Which of the following is an example of a Schedule I drug?
, A. Heroin
B. Alprazolam
C. Methadone
D. Codeine
Answer and Rationale: A) Heroin.
Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and a high potential for
abuse, as classified by the DEA.
6. The primary purpose of a biopsychosocial assessment is to:
A. Diagnose a specific mental health disorder
B. Explore biological, psychological, and social factors influencing the
client
C. Determine eligibility for insurance reimbursement
D. Focus exclusively on past substance use
Answer and Rationale: B) Explore biological, psychological, and social
factors influencing the client.
A. biopsychosocial assessment considers all aspects of an individual's
life to provide comprehensive care planning.
7. What is the primary role of a licensed addiction counselor (LAC)?
A. To prescribe medications for addiction treatment
B. To provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals with
substance use disorders
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
C. Acamprosate
D. Buprenorphine
Answer and Rationale: B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
CBT is commonly used to help individuals with cannabis use disorder
by addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with
drug use.
2. Which of the following best describes the principle of harm reduction
in substance use treatment?
A. Complete abstinence is the goal
B. The goal is to reduce the harm associated with substance use,
regardless of whether the person stops using
C. Individuals must stop using substances immediately to avoid harm
D. It only focuses on physical health outcomes
Answer and Rationale: B) The goal is to reduce the harm associated
with substance use, regardless of whether the person stops using.
Harm reduction approaches prioritize minimizing health risks such as
overdose and infection rather than requiring total abstinence.
,3. A common effect of cannabis use in individuals with a predisposition
to mental health conditions is:
A. Improved concentration
B. Increased risk of developing psychosis
C. Improved memory retention
D. Reduced anxiety
Answer and Rationale: B) Increased risk of developing psychosis.
Cannabis use, particularly in those genetically predisposed to mental
health disorders, can increase the risk of developing psychotic
symptoms.
4. Which of the following is considered an opioid antagonist used in
opioid overdose emergencies?
A. Buprenorphine
B. Naloxone
C. Methadone
D. Acamprosat
Answer and Rationale: B) Naloxone.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid
overdose, particularly respiratory depression.
5. Which of the following is an example of a Schedule I drug?
, A. Heroin
B. Alprazolam
C. Methadone
D. Codeine
Answer and Rationale: A) Heroin.
Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and a high potential for
abuse, as classified by the DEA.
6. The primary purpose of a biopsychosocial assessment is to:
A. Diagnose a specific mental health disorder
B. Explore biological, psychological, and social factors influencing the
client
C. Determine eligibility for insurance reimbursement
D. Focus exclusively on past substance use
Answer and Rationale: B) Explore biological, psychological, and social
factors influencing the client.
A. biopsychosocial assessment considers all aspects of an individual's
life to provide comprehensive care planning.
7. What is the primary role of a licensed addiction counselor (LAC)?
A. To prescribe medications for addiction treatment
B. To provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals with
substance use disorders
