FREE Chemical Dependency Counselor Assessment Question and Answers

Question 1

When is a client with co-occurring disorders assessed?

Accepted Answer

Regularly over time

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During the process of intake

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Upon confirmation of diagnosis

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Following an initial screening

Question 2

What is a strong correlation between a client's readiness for treatment?

Accepted Answer

The perception of needing help in change

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Increased cost of the primary drug of choice

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Duration of time abusing a drug of choice

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Number of deteriorative health changes encountered

Question 3

Which of the below statements DOES NOT address patient placement criteria (PPC)?

Accepted Answer

Outcome measurement criteria

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Discharge or transfer criteria

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Substance abuse admission criteria

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Continuing stay criteria

Question 4

What physiological effect does alcohol have at low doses?

Accepted Answer

Stimulant

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Psychedelic

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Hallucinogenic

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Depressant

Question 5

What is the CUAD Scale's (Chemical Use, Abuse and Dependence) BEST known for?

Accepted Answer

Its utility in assessing substance abuse in mentally ill clients

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Its brevity and the minimal administration training required

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Its use in substance abuse screening and assessment

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Its ability to producing a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis of substance abuse disorder

Question 6

Which definition of screening and evaluation is the MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Screening looks for a problem; assessment defines it

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Screening evaluates a problem; assessment diagnoses it

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Screening reveals a problem; assessment resolves it

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Screening identifies a problem; assessment treats it

Question 7

What is the source of the euphoria felt while doing cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A buildup of neurotransmitters

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A sudden release of adrenalin

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A cascade-effect of endorphins

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Increased basal metabolic rate