Detox Detox Assessment and Screening 2

Question 1

Which validated tool is used to assess a patient's risk for opioid misuse before initiating opioid-based treatment?

Accepted Answer

Opioid Risk Tool (ORT)

Answer

CIWA-Ar

Answer

DAST-10

Answer

PHQ-9

Question 2

The DSM-5 is used in detox assessments primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Diagnose substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions

Answer

Calculate medication dosages for withdrawal

Answer

Determine a patient's physical fitness for detox

Answer

Assess nutritional deficiencies during withdrawal

Question 3

Which vital sign pattern is most concerning and expected during significant alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, and elevated temperature

Answer

Decreased heart rate and lowered blood pressure

Answer

Decreased temperature and slowed breathing

Answer

Normal vital signs with mild diaphoresis only

Question 4

A CIWA-Ar score of 15–20 indicates which level of alcohol withdrawal severity?

Accepted Answer

Moderate withdrawal — pharmacological intervention likely needed

Answer

Minimal withdrawal — no medication needed

Answer

Mild withdrawal — monitor closely only

Answer

Severe withdrawal — immediate intensive care required

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a detox biopsychosocial assessment?

Accepted Answer

Detailed documentation of recreational hobbies and leisure preferences

Answer

History of prior detox attempts

Answer

Family history of substance use

Answer

Legal and vocational history

Question 6

Which screening tool is most appropriate for identifying depression in a detox patient?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

AUDIT

Answer

CAGE

Answer

CIWA-Ar

Question 7

During detox screening, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Level of consciousness and neurological function

Answer

Alcohol withdrawal symptom severity

Answer

Risk of relapse following detox

Answer

Nutritional status and vitamin deficiencies