CAT Co-occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis 2

Question 1

A client discloses hearing voices that began before any substance use and continue during periods of sobriety. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A possible independent psychiatric disorder requiring clinical evaluation

Answer

Symptoms that precede substance use and persist during sobriety are indicative of an independent psychiatric disorder and warrant a formal clinical evaluation.

Question 2

Which approach is considered best practice when working with clients who have both PTSD and substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Use integrated, trauma-informed care that addresses both disorders concurrently

Answer

Best practice calls for integrated, trauma-informed care that addresses PTSD and substance use disorder simultaneously, as each condition can fuel the other.

Question 3

An addiction technician notices a client appears sedated and confused after starting a new psychiatric medication. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the observations and report them to the supervising clinician or nurse

Answer

The addiction technician's role is to observe, document, and report clinical concerns to licensed supervisors; adjusting or stopping medications is outside the technician's scope of practice.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about depression in individuals with alcohol use disorder is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Some depression is independent of alcohol use and may persist after sobriety, requiring separate treatment

Answer

While some depressive symptoms are substance-induced and resolve with sobriety, others represent independent major depressive disorder that requires its own treatment regardless of sobriety status.

Question 5

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is particularly useful when working with clients with co-occurring disorders because it:

Accepted Answer

Meets clients where they are and supports their autonomy in addressing both disorders

Answer

MI's person-centered, non-confrontational approach is especially effective for clients with co-occurring disorders by respecting their autonomy and building motivation to address all presenting concerns.

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

CAT Co-occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis 2