BHP Substance Abuse & Addiction 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'relapse' in the context of substance use disorder treatment?

Accepted Answer

The return to substance use after a period of abstinence or reduced use

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A client choosing to switch from one substance to another

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A client's refusal to participate in ongoing treatment

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A temporary increase in cravings without actual substance use

Question 2

Which of the following substances is most likely to produce life-threatening withdrawal symptoms without medical management?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

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Cannabis

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Cocaine

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Opioids

Question 3

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Screen for hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption

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Diagnose alcohol use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria

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Measure blood alcohol concentration levels

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Assess the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Question 4

A client reports strong urges to use substances whenever they pass locations where they previously used. This is best explained by which concept?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Cognitive distortion

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Social learning theory

Question 5

Which of the following is a key feature of Contingency Management (CM) as a treatment for substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Using systematic positive reinforcement for drug-free behaviors

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Providing education about the long-term health risks of substance use

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Teaching clients to challenge irrational thoughts about substances

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Building therapeutic alliance through empathy and reflective listening

Question 6

A client with alcohol use disorder expresses intent to detoxify at home on their own. The BHP's most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Strongly advise medically supervised detoxification due to the risk of seizures

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Provide detailed instructions on managing withdrawal symptoms at home

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Recommend a self-guided taper over two weeks without medical assistance

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Suggest using over-the-counter sleep aids to manage discomfort

Question 7

In 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, what is the primary mechanism of change?

Accepted Answer

Peer support, shared experience, and a spiritual framework

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Cognitive restructuring of maladaptive thought patterns

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Pharmacological management of cravings and withdrawal

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Behavioral modification through systematic conditioning techniques