CDCA Assessment & Diagnosis of SUD 2

Question 1

Which DSM-5 criterion for Substance Use Disorder refers to using a substance in situations where it is physically hazardous?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous use

Answer

Hazardous use means continuing to use substances in physically dangerous situations, such as driving while impaired.

Question 2

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) was developed by which organization?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization

Answer

The AUDIT was developed by the World Health Organization as a brief screening tool for hazardous and harmful alcohol use.

Question 3

A client reports needing to drink much more alcohol than before to feel the same effect. This describes which DSM-5 SUD criterion?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

Answer

Tolerance is defined as needing markedly increased amounts of a substance to achieve intoxication or the desired effect.

Question 4

Which screening tool uses the acronym CAGE to assess alcohol problems?

Accepted Answer

Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener

Answer

CAGE stands for Cut down, Annoyed by criticism, Guilty about drinking, and Eye-opener (morning drink), with 2+ positive answers indicating probable alcohol dependence.

Question 5

In a biopsychosocial assessment, which domain would include examining a client's family history of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Biological domain

Answer

Genetic predisposition and family history of addiction fall under the biological domain of a biopsychosocial assessment.

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CDCA Assessment & Diagnosis of SUD 2