Addiction Medicine Screening & Evaluation Flashcards
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The CRAFFT screening tool is specifically validated for use in which population?
Answer: Adolescents under 21
The CRAFFT questionnaire was developed and validated to screen for substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults under 21.
During a substance use evaluation, a patient denies use despite objective evidence. This most likely reflects which psychological concept?
Answer: Denial
Denial is the defense mechanism most commonly associated with substance use disorders, in which patients refuse to acknowledge problematic use despite evidence.
Which of the following is a DSM-5 criterion for Alcohol Use Disorder specifically related to time investment?
Answer: Spending a great deal of time obtaining, using, or recovering from alcohol
DSM-5 criterion 5 for AUD specifically addresses spending a great deal of time in activities necessary to obtain, use, or recover from alcohol.
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assesses problem severity across how many life domains?
Answer: 7
The ASI evaluates seven life domains: medical, employment, alcohol, drug, legal, family/social, and psychiatric status.
A clinician uses reflective listening and avoids argumentation during a patient interview. This approach best reflects which therapeutic framework?
Answer: Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) emphasizes reflective listening, empathy, and avoiding direct confrontation to elicit the patient's own motivation for change.
Which biomarker has the longest detection window for chronic heavy alcohol consumption?
Answer: Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) can detect heavy alcohol use for up to 3–4 weeks, giving it the longest detection window among common biomarkers.
In screening older adults for alcohol misuse, which tool is specifically recommended due to its age-appropriate questions?
Answer: SMAST-G
The Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test–Geriatric Version (SMAST-G) is designed for older adults and includes questions relevant to their life context.
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