AADC/ADC EXAM SUCCESS; AN ULTIMATE A+
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
How are pharmacology and medication management in SA treatment described?
Of inconsiderable, albeit limited, value in treatment
Topics addressed in psychoeducational groups are typically
sequenced by concept for maximal effectiveness
What was the original CIWA-Ar scale designed for?
evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk
Which of the following substances lack effective treatment medications?
cocaine and marijuana
Adjunction therapies refer to all EXEPT which of the following?
Vocational training
Dealing with smoking cessation during a substance abuse treatment program is
something to be seriously considered if the client desires it.
Disilfuram (Antabuse) is contraindicated for clients whose alcohol abuse is combined with which of
the following circumstances?
cocaine or methadone? - NONE OF THESE
What is the sandwich technique?
An intake interview technique
Which of the following was NOT identified as being among the three MOST effective screening tools
for SA disorders?
The SA screening instrument
What is the SDSS designed to measure?
Drug use disorder severity over time
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Christian University Drug Screen (TCUDS)?
To identify those with vs. those without drug dependency issues
What is physiological dependence on a drug determined by?
Tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal
, According to DSM-5 criteria, a client that has previously met the criteria for stimulant use disorder but
now has not met criteria the criteria for stimulant use in 10months (except for craving) would be
termed to be in _____________ remission
Early
What is a client's family of choice used to describe?
Relationships created by marriage, friendship and other associations
What does a dual relationship refer to?
A working relationship with a client outside the professional domain
What is an appropriate response to a substantial gift from a client?
"I can't accept that, but thank you!" (A gift $20 or less, can be shared with other staff, handmaid or
cultural related can be accepted)
Two clients in a treatment group begin dating. What would a proper response be?
address program policy preventing dating among group members
At a local dance club, a counselor spots a client drinking at a bar. What is the BEST response to this?
avoid contact with the client and leave immediately
As a substance abuse counselor, you work in a treatment program and also personally attend a 12-
step program in the community. A treatment program client asks you to become his or her 12-step
sponsor. What is the proper, thoughtful response?
Decline, recognizing the potential conflicts in multiple roles.
In providing counseling treatment, what are counselors encouraged to do?
Use multiple client approaches to meet client's needs.
What does the 12-step facilitation Approach refer to?
Encouraging clients to enter a community 12-step program
Which of the following is not a strength of 12 step-program?
12-step programs offer easy monitoring of assigned step tasks
Staff familiarity with the 12-step program facilitation is important because of all of the following
except that
clients feel more pressure to attend 12-step programs by these staff.
When outcomes from cognitive-behavioral coping skill therapy and motivational enhancement
therapy are compared with outcomes from 12-step facilitation, how do clients fare best?
12-step facilitation
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
How are pharmacology and medication management in SA treatment described?
Of inconsiderable, albeit limited, value in treatment
Topics addressed in psychoeducational groups are typically
sequenced by concept for maximal effectiveness
What was the original CIWA-Ar scale designed for?
evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk
Which of the following substances lack effective treatment medications?
cocaine and marijuana
Adjunction therapies refer to all EXEPT which of the following?
Vocational training
Dealing with smoking cessation during a substance abuse treatment program is
something to be seriously considered if the client desires it.
Disilfuram (Antabuse) is contraindicated for clients whose alcohol abuse is combined with which of
the following circumstances?
cocaine or methadone? - NONE OF THESE
What is the sandwich technique?
An intake interview technique
Which of the following was NOT identified as being among the three MOST effective screening tools
for SA disorders?
The SA screening instrument
What is the SDSS designed to measure?
Drug use disorder severity over time
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Christian University Drug Screen (TCUDS)?
To identify those with vs. those without drug dependency issues
What is physiological dependence on a drug determined by?
Tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal
, According to DSM-5 criteria, a client that has previously met the criteria for stimulant use disorder but
now has not met criteria the criteria for stimulant use in 10months (except for craving) would be
termed to be in _____________ remission
Early
What is a client's family of choice used to describe?
Relationships created by marriage, friendship and other associations
What does a dual relationship refer to?
A working relationship with a client outside the professional domain
What is an appropriate response to a substantial gift from a client?
"I can't accept that, but thank you!" (A gift $20 or less, can be shared with other staff, handmaid or
cultural related can be accepted)
Two clients in a treatment group begin dating. What would a proper response be?
address program policy preventing dating among group members
At a local dance club, a counselor spots a client drinking at a bar. What is the BEST response to this?
avoid contact with the client and leave immediately
As a substance abuse counselor, you work in a treatment program and also personally attend a 12-
step program in the community. A treatment program client asks you to become his or her 12-step
sponsor. What is the proper, thoughtful response?
Decline, recognizing the potential conflicts in multiple roles.
In providing counseling treatment, what are counselors encouraged to do?
Use multiple client approaches to meet client's needs.
What does the 12-step facilitation Approach refer to?
Encouraging clients to enter a community 12-step program
Which of the following is not a strength of 12 step-program?
12-step programs offer easy monitoring of assigned step tasks
Staff familiarity with the 12-step program facilitation is important because of all of the following
except that
clients feel more pressure to attend 12-step programs by these staff.
When outcomes from cognitive-behavioral coping skill therapy and motivational enhancement
therapy are compared with outcomes from 12-step facilitation, how do clients fare best?
12-step facilitation
