Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Chemical Dependency Counselor License MCQ 5

Question 1

The primary goal of a relapse prevention plan developed using Marlatt's model is to:

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Help the client identify triggers and develop coping skills to manage high-risk situations

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Eliminate all high-risk situations from the client's environment

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Ensure the client attends 90 meetings in 90 days

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Prescribe medication to eliminate cravings

Question 2

Cultural humility in chemical dependency counseling BEST described as:

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An ongoing process of self-reflection and openness to learning about a client's cultural context

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Becoming an expert in every client's cultural background before treatment

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Matching clients with counselors who share their exact cultural identity

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Applying culturally specific treatment manuals to all members of a cultural group

Question 3

Which of the following screening tools is specifically designed to identify problematic alcohol use in primary care settings?

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AUDIT

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PHQ-9

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DAST-10

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CAGE-AID

Question 4

A client who has been abstinent for 8 months suddenly experiences an intense, unexpected craving after smelling beer at a restaurant. This is BEST explained by:

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Conditioned cue reactivity

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Willpower deficiency

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Post-acute withdrawal syndrome

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Abstinence violation effect

Question 5

According to the DSM-5, Substance Use Disorder severity is determined by:

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The number of diagnostic criteria met within a 12-month period

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The specific type of substance being used

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The frequency and amount of substance consumed per week

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Whether the individual has experienced withdrawal symptoms

Question 6

A counselor who shares their own personal recovery story with a client is practicing:

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Appropriate self-disclosure

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Countertransference

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Dual relationship

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Role induction

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'abstinence violation effect' (AVE)?

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A client's cognitive and emotional response of guilt and self-blame after a lapse that increases the risk of full relapse

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A legal penalty imposed when a client violates probation by using substances

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The physical symptoms experienced immediately after stopping substance use

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A policy requiring clients to leave treatment after any use