CDCA Assessment & Diagnosis of SUD 5

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a urine drug screen (UDS) in the context of SUD assessment?

Accepted Answer

To provide objective information about recent substance use

Answer

A urine drug screen provides objective, biological evidence of recent substance use and is used alongside self-report to validate clinical findings.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'craving' as a DSM-5 criterion for Substance Use Disorder?

Accepted Answer

A strong desire or urge to use the substance

Answer

Craving is defined in DSM-5 as a strong desire or urge to use a substance, and was added as an explicit criterion in the DSM-5 revision.

Question 3

A client reports spending most of their day obtaining, using, or recovering from methamphetamine. Which DSM-5 criterion does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A great deal of time spent in activities to obtain, use, or recover from substance

Answer

Spending a great deal of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the effects of a substance is one of the impaired control criteria in DSM-5.

Question 4

Which ASAM dimension is focused on the client's environment, including whether they live with other people who use substances?

Accepted Answer

Dimension 6: Recovery/Living Environment

Answer

ASAM Dimension 6 evaluates the recovery environment, including living situation, social support, and exposure to substance-using peers or family members.

Question 5

When conducting a mental status examination as part of an SUD assessment, which area assesses whether a client understands their situation and recognizes they have a problem?

Accepted Answer

Insight and judgment

Answer

Insight and judgment in a mental status exam evaluate a client's awareness of their condition and their ability to make reasonable decisions about their care.

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CDCA Assessment & Diagnosis of SUD 5