CADC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS TEST 1

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CADC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS (TEST 1)

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Question 1: 71. What is the SDSS designed to measure?

• Substance-induced depression over time
• Variations in polysubstance use over time
• Drug use disorder severity over time
• Severity and duration of intoxication symptoms

Answer:

• Drug use disorder severity over time

The Substance Dependence Severity Scale (SDSS) is a structured interview that provides current (last thirty days) DSM and ICD-10 substance use disorders and harmful use diagnoses. The instrument measures the quantity and frequency of recent drug use, which directly translates into variations in clients' clinical status.Question 2: 10. Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines?

• Amphetamine sulphate
• Phenethylamine
• Dextroamphetamine
• Methamphetamine

Answer:

• Phenethylamine

Question 3: 9. What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse?

• The brain
• The lungs
• The kidneys
• The heart

Answer:

• The heart

Question 4: 50. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), what is the minimum of treatment time the intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) must provide?

• Three hours of treatment per week
• Six hours of treatment per week
• Nine hours of treatment per week
• Twelve hours of treatment per week

Answer:

• Nine hours of treatment per week

Question 5: 28. Who should create a treatment plan?

• A multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Collaborative team with the client
• The primary treatment provider
• A professional boilerplate to ensure completeness

Answer:

• Collaborative team with the client

Question 6: 77. What is an appropriate response to a substantial gift from a client?

• "You shouldn't have!"
• "Thank you so much!"
• "I can't accept that, but thank you!"
• "A gift like that is not appropriate."

Answer:

• "I can't accept that, but thank you!"

Question 7: 49. What is the BEST distinction between substance abuse treatment programs and mutual-help groups, such as a twelve-step support groups?

• Programs offer help, and groups offer support.
• Programs are expensive, and groups are free.
• Programs are run by professionals, and groups are run by laypersons.
• Programs offer treatment, and groups offer support.

Answer:

• Programs offer treatment, and groups offer support.

Question 8: 2. What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon?

• The amount taken and past drug experiences
• The modality of administration
• Polydrug use, setting, and circumstance
• All of the above

Answer:

• All of the above

Question 9: 86. Traditionally, what has the term therapeutic community (TC) referred to?

• An informal group organized for mutual support
• A court-ordered treatment environment
• A formal mutual-help or twelve-step support group
• A drug-free residential treatment environment

Answer:

• A drug-free residential treatment environment

Question 10: 64. What was the original CIWA-Ar scale designed for?

• Evaluation of opioid withdrawal risk
• Evaluation of amphetamine withdrawal risk
• Evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk
• Evaluation of benzodiazepine withdrawal risk

Answer:

• Evaluation of alcohol withdrawal risk

Question 11: 83. Which of the following is NOT a strength of twelve-step programs?

• Twelve-step meetings are free, widely available, and offer ongoing support.
• The twelve-step approach easily accommodates client diversity.
• Twelve-step programs offer easy monitoring of assigned step tasks.
• The twelve-step approach offers recovery in cognitive, health, and spiritual areas.

Answer:

• Twelve-step programs offer easy monitoring of assigned step tasks.

Question 12: 70. Which of the following was NOT identified as being among the three MOST effective screening tools for substance use disorders?

• The CSAT Simple Screening Instrument
• The Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS) and the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-Drug Use