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Addiction Technician Screening and Diagnosis Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cross-tolerance' in substance use?

    Answer: Tolerance developed with one drug that extends to pharmacologically similar drugs

    Cross-tolerance occurs when tolerance to one substance reduces the effect of another pharmacologically related substance, as seen between alcohol and benzodiazepines.

  2. When screening reveals a client has both a substance use disorder and a major depressive disorder, the appropriate clinical term is:

    Answer: Co-occurring disorders (COD)

    Co-occurring disorders (COD) describes the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, requiring integrated treatment.

  3. A client in the precontemplation stage of change, according to the Transtheoretical Model, would most likely respond to screening questions by:

    Answer: Denying any problem and showing no intention to change behavior

    In precontemplation, the client does not perceive their substance use as a problem and has no intention of changing in the foreseeable future.

  4. Which of the following physical signs observed during a screening session would suggest a client may be experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal?

    Answer: Tremors, diaphoresis, elevated blood pressure, and agitation

    Alcohol withdrawal is characterized by autonomic hyperactivity including tremors, sweating, hypertension, and agitation due to CNS excitability rebound.

  5. The AUDIT questionnaire was developed by which international health organization to be used across diverse cultural settings?

    Answer: World Health Organization (WHO)

    The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) was developed by the WHO to screen for hazardous and harmful alcohol use across different countries and cultures.

  6. A client's urine drug screen returns positive for benzodiazepines, but the client denies use. Which action should an addiction technician take first?

    Answer: Consult with a supervisor and document, then explore the result collaboratively with the client

    Best practice is to document the result, consult supervision as appropriate, and explore discrepancies with the client in a nonjudgmental, therapeutic manner.

  7. Which of the following is NOT one of the four core elements of a comprehensive substance use assessment?

    Answer: Criminal sentencing recommendation

    Addiction technicians conduct biopsychosocial assessments, substance use histories, and mental health screens — criminal sentencing is a legal determination outside their scope.