Free CAC Screening, Assessment and Engagement Questions and Answers

Question 1

All of the following are questions on the CAGE questionnaire EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

Have you ever experienced delirium tremens?

Answer

Delirium tremens are a severe form of alcohol withdrawal which is not included on the CAGE questionnaire. Delirium tremens usually occur three days into withdrawal and can last 2-3 days.

Question 2

According to the DSM-5, which symptom is not included in the criteria for an alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Consuming alcohol in the morning to relieve the shakes

Answer

While consuming alcohol in the morning may be an indicator of withdrawal symptoms, it is not a criteria of an alcohol use disorder. There are eleven criteria in total and are as follows: - Use of substance in larger amounts or longer periods of time than was originally intended. - A desire or unsuccessful attempts to reduce alcohol use.

Question 3

Lee is coming into the clinic for a substance use assessment. He reports using Xanax occasionally, but is unsure if he has a problem. During the course of the assessment, you learn that when he first started taking Xanax he used about one pill at a time. He reports that he is now taking three pills during each use because "one just doesn't do it for me anymore." You also learn that he decided he wanted to stop using Xanax altogether, but that he "keeps going back to it." He denied any other issues related to Xanax. When assessing the severity of Lee's Xanax use, what severity specifier would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Mild

Answer

According to the DSM-5, when 2-3 criteria are indicated, a mild severity specifier is appropriate. Based on the information provided, we can identify that he meets the criteria for two criteria. Needing three pills instead of one to get the same effect indicates tolerance. He also demonstrates a desire to cut down or eliminate use and being unsuccessful which is another criteria.

Question 4

The following substances are all stimulants, except:

Accepted Answer

Xanax

Answer

Xanax is a benzodiazepine. Caffeine, Methamphetamine, and Adderall are all classified as stimulants.

Question 5

The CAGE-AID is a screening tool containing four yes/no items. How many questions need to be answered "yes" to be considered a positive screen?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

The CAGE-AID is screened positive when at least one question is indicated "yes." The CAGE-AID is screened negative if the answer to all four questions is "no."

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Free CAC Screening, Assessment and Engagement Questions and Answers