LCDC Clinical Evaluation

Question 1

Which instrument is most commonly used to screen for alcohol use disorder severity in the US?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT

Answer

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is the WHO-endorsed standard screening tool for alcohol use disorder severity.

Question 2

The ASAM criteria are primarily used to determine:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate level of care for substance use treatment

Answer

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria provide a standardized framework for matching patients to the most appropriate level of care.

Question 3

During a biopsychosocial assessment, which domain is the counselor exploring when asking about a client's employment history?

Accepted Answer

Social/environmental

Answer

Employment history falls within the social/environmental domain of a biopsychosocial assessment.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)?

Accepted Answer

To assess problem severity across multiple life areas

Answer

The ASI is a semi-structured interview that evaluates problem severity across seven domains including medical, legal, employment, and substance use.

Question 5

A client reports using opioids daily for two years and experiencing sweating and anxiety when attempting to stop. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Physical dependence with withdrawal symptoms

Answer

Daily opioid use with physical symptoms upon cessation indicates physiological dependence and withdrawal.

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC Clinical Evaluation