IC&RC Exam 2026 Questions and
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How is drug tolerance best described? - Correct answer-Decreased sensitivity to a
drug over time
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - Correct
answer-Confusion
Which 3 conditions does alcohol induce? - Correct answer-1. Steatosis
2. Hepatitis
3. Cirrhosis
Formication - Correct answer-a sensation like insects crawling over the skin.
What organ is most damaged by cocaine abuse? - Correct answer-The Heart
What are 3 basic chemicals of amphetamines? - Correct answer-1. Amphetamine
Sulphate
2. Dextroamphetamine
3. Methamphetamine
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,What is the most difficult drug to quit? - Correct answer-Nicotine: only 7%
succeed, 1/5 of all heart disease deaths linked to smoking
Convergence Theory - Correct answer-Rates of substance abuse among women are
converging with those of men
Alcohol Abuse ranks _____ in psychiatric disorders in the elderly - Correct
answer-Third
Alcohol Use Disorder 3 Subcategories in the elderly include: - Correct answer-1.
Late-onset alcoholism
2. Delayed-onset alcoholism
3. Late-onset exacerbation drinking
First requirement at an initial meeting with a client - Correct answer-Establish
rapport
What does Motivational Interviewing primarily involve? - Correct answer-
Supportive persuasion
What % of Dual Dx clients received tx for only their mental illness? - Correct
answer-32.9%
What does the acronym GATE stand for? - Correct answer-Gather information
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,Access supervision
Take responsible action
Extend the action
(i.e. to evaluate suicidal ideation/behavior)
Which is the MOST important introductory statement/question to ask in a
suicidality evaluation? - Correct answer-I need to ask you a few questions about
suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - Correct answer-To determine the need for
placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SUD assessment? - Correct answer-To determine
the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - Correct answer-Collaborative team with the
client
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? - Correct
answer-Converted into goals and objectives
What 3 key elements bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - Correct
answer-1. Knowledge of the benefits of tx
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, 2. Understanding of the tx process
3. Fully assuming the patient role
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - Correct answer-Four levels of treatment
placement
How many Assessment Dimensions are recognized by the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - Correct answer-Six assessment dimensions
"Drug Use Trajectory" refers to? - Correct answer-Individual drug use patterns
over the lifespan
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for
what purpose? - Correct answer-Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - Correct answer-A client
accepts the need for treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? -
Correct answer-MATRS:
Measurable
Attainable
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Answers 100% Pass Guaranteed
How is drug tolerance best described? - Correct answer-Decreased sensitivity to a
drug over time
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? - Correct
answer-Confusion
Which 3 conditions does alcohol induce? - Correct answer-1. Steatosis
2. Hepatitis
3. Cirrhosis
Formication - Correct answer-a sensation like insects crawling over the skin.
What organ is most damaged by cocaine abuse? - Correct answer-The Heart
What are 3 basic chemicals of amphetamines? - Correct answer-1. Amphetamine
Sulphate
2. Dextroamphetamine
3. Methamphetamine
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,What is the most difficult drug to quit? - Correct answer-Nicotine: only 7%
succeed, 1/5 of all heart disease deaths linked to smoking
Convergence Theory - Correct answer-Rates of substance abuse among women are
converging with those of men
Alcohol Abuse ranks _____ in psychiatric disorders in the elderly - Correct
answer-Third
Alcohol Use Disorder 3 Subcategories in the elderly include: - Correct answer-1.
Late-onset alcoholism
2. Delayed-onset alcoholism
3. Late-onset exacerbation drinking
First requirement at an initial meeting with a client - Correct answer-Establish
rapport
What does Motivational Interviewing primarily involve? - Correct answer-
Supportive persuasion
What % of Dual Dx clients received tx for only their mental illness? - Correct
answer-32.9%
What does the acronym GATE stand for? - Correct answer-Gather information
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,Access supervision
Take responsible action
Extend the action
(i.e. to evaluate suicidal ideation/behavior)
Which is the MOST important introductory statement/question to ask in a
suicidality evaluation? - Correct answer-I need to ask you a few questions about
suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - Correct answer-To determine the need for
placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SUD assessment? - Correct answer-To determine
the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - Correct answer-Collaborative team with the
client
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective? - Correct
answer-Converted into goals and objectives
What 3 key elements bolster a client's desire to complete the program? - Correct
answer-1. Knowledge of the benefits of tx
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, 2. Understanding of the tx process
3. Fully assuming the patient role
How many levels of tx placement are recognized by the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - Correct answer-Four levels of treatment
placement
How many Assessment Dimensions are recognized by the American Society of
Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? - Correct answer-Six assessment dimensions
"Drug Use Trajectory" refers to? - Correct answer-Individual drug use patterns
over the lifespan
Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) Scales are used for
what purpose? - Correct answer-Assessing client readiness for treatment
When is a client fully prepared to enter treatment? - Correct answer-A client
accepts the need for treatment
Guiding principles in treatment planning are identified by which acronym? -
Correct answer-MATRS:
Measurable
Attainable
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