CAT Addiction Technician Screening and Diagnosis 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a multidimensional assessment of problem severity across life domains

Answer

To determine legal eligibility for methadone treatment

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To screen exclusively for opioid dependence

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To measure readiness to change using a single score

Question 2

A 17-year-old presents for substance use evaluation. Which screening tool was specifically developed and validated for adolescent populations?

Accepted Answer

CRAFFT

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AUDIT

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CAGE

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MAST

Question 3

When conducting a comprehensive substance use assessment, collecting a client's 'substance use history' should include:

Accepted Answer

All substances ever used, age of first use, patterns, and consequences

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Only the primary drug of choice and current usage amounts

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Criminal history related to drug offenses only

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Employer-required drug test results

Question 4

The DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test) is designed primarily to screen for:

Accepted Answer

Problems related to drug use other than alcohol

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Alcohol use disorder severity

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Co-occurring mental health disorders

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Nicotine dependence

Question 5

A client denies substance use despite collateral reports and a positive urine screen. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Denial

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Ambivalence

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Tolerance

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Craving

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the CAGE questionnaire is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A score of 2 or more is considered a positive screen for alcohol problems

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It requires a licensed psychologist to administer

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It screens for both alcohol and drug use simultaneously

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It must be completed via computer-assisted interview

Question 7

In the context of addiction screening, 'sensitivity' refers to a test's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Detect true positives — people who actually have the disorder

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Correctly identify individuals who do NOT have the disorder

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Produce consistent results across multiple administrations

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Be completed quickly in under five minutes