AADC/ADC EXAM SUCCESS; AN ULTIMATE A+
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon?
The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance.
How is drug tolerance BEST described?
Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"?
Drug avoidance strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops?
The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy?
Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce?
Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to?
A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse?
The heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines?
Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest?
Nicotine
Which of the statement below is MOST correct?
THC content in marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose?
Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank?
Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly?
, Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement?
Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve?
Supportive Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment
for only their mental illness?
32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity?
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?
Diagnose mental disorders
What does GATE stand for?
Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive?
Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST
likely due to?
Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
adolescents?
CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or 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 SA assessment?
To determine the severity of the substance problem
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon?
The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance.
How is drug tolerance BEST described?
Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time
Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"?
Drug avoidance strategies
What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops?
The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy?
Confusion
Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce?
Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis)
What does formication refer to?
A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin
What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse?
The heart
Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines?
Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines)
In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest?
Nicotine
Which of the statement below is MOST correct?
THC content in marijuana varies widely
Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose?
Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men
Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank?
Third
Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly?
, Early-onset alcoholism
At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement?
Establish Rapport
What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve?
Supportive Persuasion
What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment
for only their mental illness?
32.9%
What factors can affect screening instrument validity?
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?
Diagnose mental disorders
What does GATE stand for?
Gather info, Access supervision, Take responsible action, Extend the action
To which of the following do assessment processes and instruments NOT need be sensitive?
Political orientation
What are serious mental health symptoms that resolve with abstinence in thirty days or less MOST
likely due to?
Substance abuse-induced disorders that require continued abstinence
Which one of the following alcohol abuse screening tests is designed specifically for use with
adolescents?
CRAFFT
Which of the following is the MOST important introductory statement or 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 SA assessment?
To determine the severity of the substance problem
