Detox Detox Assessment and Screening

Question 1

Which tool is most commonly used to assess alcohol withdrawal severity in a clinical detox setting?

Accepted Answer

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA-Ar)

Answer

CAGE Questionnaire

Answer

AUDIT-C

Answer

Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)

Question 2

The COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) is used to assess withdrawal from which substance?

Accepted Answer

Opioids

Answer

Cocaine

Answer

Benzodiazepines

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Alcohol

Question 3

During the initial detox assessment, the CAGE questionnaire screens for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use disorder

Answer

Depression and anxiety

Answer

Drug withdrawal severity

Answer

Risk of self-harm

Question 4

Which assessment scale is specifically designed to measure the severity of benzodiazepine withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

CIWA-B

Answer

COWS

Answer

AUDIT

Answer

DAST-10

Question 5

A comprehensive detox intake assessment should prioritize all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Insurance billing as the primary clinical focus

Answer

Substance use history

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Medical history and vital signs

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Mental health screening

Question 6

What does the acronym AUDIT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

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Addiction and Underlying Drug Interaction Test

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Assessment Unit for Drug and Intoxication Treatment

Answer

Alcohol Urinalysis Diagnostic Integration Tool

Question 7

During a detox assessment, what is the primary clinical purpose of obtaining a urine drug screen?

Accepted Answer

To identify substances currently present in the patient's system

Answer

To determine the patient's insurance eligibility

Answer

To assess the patient's nutritional status

Answer

To evaluate liver function