AADC/ADC EXAM SUCCESS; AN ULTIMATE A+
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Screening
A process for evaluating the possible presence of a particular problem
Assessment
A process for defining the nature of that problem and developing specific treatment recommendations
for addressing the problem
Psychoactive
the ability of certain medications, drugs, and other substances to cause acute psychomotor effects and a
relatively rapid change in mood or thought
Twin Epidemics
AOD abuse and HIV
Prevention and treatment of AOD abuse and HIV disease require
a multidisciplinary approach that relies on the strengths of a variety of providers and treatment settings
to provide a comprehensive range of effective services
Most important features of any program providing care to HIV-infected patients
minimal barriers to access and a "user friendly" environment
1993 Substance Abuse Block Grant recipients must create a waiting list to give preferential treatment
to
1. Pregnant IDU
2. Pregnant SA
3. Other IDU
4. All Others
Crucial to the Recruitment and retention of HIV-infected AOD abuse patients in treatment
Cultural sensitivity and competence
Ethics
The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligations - ethics are the
principles of conduct governing an individual or group.
Primary justification for breaking confidentiality
when a person is a danger to self or others
Basic Principle of Confidentiality
, No information divulged by patients in the course of treatment (inlcuding the fact that the patient is in
treatment) may be revealed to an outside source without the written consent of the patient when they
are rational & drug-free.
Consent forms must specify
what information will be disclosed, to whom, and for how long
Privilege
A legal term that refers to an individual's right not to have confidential information revealed in court or
other legal proceedings.
Grounds for breaching confidentiality
Suicide, child abuse, elderly abuse, neglect
MDMA
Combo drug with stimulant qualities Predominant action on the CNS is one of depression associated
with extreme physical fatigue
Interferes with the body's ability to control temperature
Increases heart rate and blood pressure
Gold Standard for Urinalysis
GC/MS
Basic Steps of Assessment
Information, Data analysis, and Treatment Plan Development
Validity
accurately measure what it intends to measure
Reliability
produces stable results
Standardized Interview
Limits the interviewer to a prescribed style and list of questions. May be more credible than structured
interview.
Treatment Plan Development includes
Problems, goals/objectives, resources, persons responsible, time frame, benefits
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological, Safety, Belonging/love, Esteem, and Self-Actualization
Termination
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Screening
A process for evaluating the possible presence of a particular problem
Assessment
A process for defining the nature of that problem and developing specific treatment recommendations
for addressing the problem
Psychoactive
the ability of certain medications, drugs, and other substances to cause acute psychomotor effects and a
relatively rapid change in mood or thought
Twin Epidemics
AOD abuse and HIV
Prevention and treatment of AOD abuse and HIV disease require
a multidisciplinary approach that relies on the strengths of a variety of providers and treatment settings
to provide a comprehensive range of effective services
Most important features of any program providing care to HIV-infected patients
minimal barriers to access and a "user friendly" environment
1993 Substance Abuse Block Grant recipients must create a waiting list to give preferential treatment
to
1. Pregnant IDU
2. Pregnant SA
3. Other IDU
4. All Others
Crucial to the Recruitment and retention of HIV-infected AOD abuse patients in treatment
Cultural sensitivity and competence
Ethics
The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligations - ethics are the
principles of conduct governing an individual or group.
Primary justification for breaking confidentiality
when a person is a danger to self or others
Basic Principle of Confidentiality
, No information divulged by patients in the course of treatment (inlcuding the fact that the patient is in
treatment) may be revealed to an outside source without the written consent of the patient when they
are rational & drug-free.
Consent forms must specify
what information will be disclosed, to whom, and for how long
Privilege
A legal term that refers to an individual's right not to have confidential information revealed in court or
other legal proceedings.
Grounds for breaching confidentiality
Suicide, child abuse, elderly abuse, neglect
MDMA
Combo drug with stimulant qualities Predominant action on the CNS is one of depression associated
with extreme physical fatigue
Interferes with the body's ability to control temperature
Increases heart rate and blood pressure
Gold Standard for Urinalysis
GC/MS
Basic Steps of Assessment
Information, Data analysis, and Treatment Plan Development
Validity
accurately measure what it intends to measure
Reliability
produces stable results
Standardized Interview
Limits the interviewer to a prescribed style and list of questions. May be more credible than structured
interview.
Treatment Plan Development includes
Problems, goals/objectives, resources, persons responsible, time frame, benefits
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological, Safety, Belonging/love, Esteem, and Self-Actualization
Termination
