CAT Addiction Technician Foundational Knowledge 5

Question 1

The 'disease model' of addiction proposes that substance use disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A chronic brain disorder with genetic, environmental, and developmental components

Answer

The disease model, supported by ASAM and NIDA, characterizes addiction as a chronic brain disorder influenced by genetic, environmental, and developmental factors.

Question 2

When documenting a client interaction, an addiction technician should:

Accepted Answer

Record only objective observations, client statements, and actions taken

Answer

Clinical documentation should be objective, timely, and factual, recording what was observed, what the client said, and what interventions were made.

Question 3

Buprenorphine (Suboxone) is effective in treating opioid use disorder because it is a:

Accepted Answer

Partial opioid agonist with a ceiling effect on euphoria

Answer

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms while its ceiling effect limits misuse potential.

Question 4

A client with a substance use disorder who also has PTSD is BEST served by:

Accepted Answer

Integrated treatment that addresses both disorders simultaneously

Answer

Integrated dual diagnosis treatment, which addresses both SUD and mental health disorders simultaneously, produces better outcomes than sequential treatment.

Question 5

Which ethical principle requires an addiction technician to act in the best interest of the client?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical obligation to act in the client's best interest and to promote their well-being.

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

CAT Addiction Technician Foundational Knowledge 5