Treatment Knowledge & Referral Flashcards
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Which ASAM level of care is appropriate for a client who needs 24-hour medically managed intensive inpatient services?
Answer: Level 4.0 Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient
ASAM Level 4.0 provides 24-hour medically managed care for clients with severe withdrawal or biomedical complications requiring physician oversight.
A client with alcohol use disorder is experiencing seizures during withdrawal. What is the intervention professional's PRIMARY referral priority?
Answer: Refer immediately to emergency medical services
Alcohol withdrawal seizures are a medical emergency requiring immediate emergency medical care before any treatment placement decisions.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder most commonly combines counseling with which FDA-approved medication?
Answer: Naltrexone, buprenorphine, or methadone
FDA-approved MAT medications for OUD include naltrexone (Vivitrol), buprenorphine (Suboxone), and methadone, each reducing cravings and withdrawal.
When conducting a referral for a client with co-occurring major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, what type of program is most appropriate?
Answer: A dual diagnosis or integrated treatment program
Dual diagnosis or integrated treatment programs address both substance use and mental health disorders simultaneously, producing better outcomes than treating each separately.
Which document gives an intervention professional authorization to share a client's treatment records with family members?
Answer: A signed Release of Information (ROI) by the client
Under 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA, a client must sign a Release of Information form authorizing disclosure of substance use treatment records to specified parties.
What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment in the referral process?
Answer: To identify the appropriate level of care based on the client's full clinical picture
A biopsychosocial assessment evaluates biological, psychological, and social factors to determine the most clinically appropriate treatment level and setting.
A client states they cannot afford residential treatment and has no insurance. Which resource should an intervention professional explore FIRST?
Answer: Explore state-funded or Medicaid-covered treatment options and sliding-scale programs
State-funded programs, Medicaid coverage, and sliding-scale fee structures exist to serve clients without insurance or adequate funds.