Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Sample Questions 3

Question 1

A counselor working with a Native American client should prioritize which of the following approaches?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating culturally specific healing practices and community support

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Using only evidence-based Western treatment protocols

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Referring the client exclusively to Native American counselors

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Avoiding discussion of cultural identity to focus on the addiction

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is most directly associated with the rewarding effects of most addictive substances?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Norepinephrine

Question 3

A client discloses they plan to harm a specific coworker when they leave the session. The counselor's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Warn the intended victim and notify appropriate authorities (Tarasoff duty)

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Maintain confidentiality and document the threat in the client's record

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Contact the client's family to inform them of the threat

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Hospitalize the client immediately without any other action

Question 4

In group counseling for substance use disorders, 'universality' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic benefit of recognizing that one's struggles are shared by others

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Using universal screening tools across all populations

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Applying the same treatment protocol to every group member

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The universal applicability of the 12-step model

Question 5

Which medication is used as an opioid antagonist to help prevent relapse by blocking the euphoric effects of opioids?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone

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Methadone

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Buprenorphine

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Disulfiram

Question 6

A counselor who develops romantic feelings toward a client should:

Accepted Answer

Seek clinical supervision and, if necessary, transfer the client

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Transfer the client to another counselor and then pursue the relationship

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Immediately disclose the feelings to the client to maintain honesty

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Document the feelings and continue treatment with heightened awareness

Question 7

The CAGE questionnaire is a brief screening tool for which substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use disorder

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Opioid use disorder

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Cannabis use disorder

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Stimulant use disorder