LCDC Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a treatment goal and an objective?

Accepted Answer

A goal is broad and long-term; an objective is specific, measurable, and short-term

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A goal is short-term; an objective is long-term

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Goals are written by clients; objectives by counselors

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There is no meaningful difference

Question 2

When a client with opioid use disorder is prescribed medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the treatment plan should:

Accepted Answer

Integrate MAT as one component alongside counseling and recovery support

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Focus exclusively on medication management

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Defer counseling until the client is stable on medication

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Avoid listing MAT to reduce stigma in the record

Question 3

A client in early recovery identifies relapse prevention as a treatment priority. Which type of intervention should be included in the plan?

Accepted Answer

Relapse prevention planning with trigger identification and coping strategies

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Confrontational group therapy only

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Immediate residential referral

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Medication only

Question 4

What does 'continuity of care' mean in the context of treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring smooth transitions between levels of care and connecting clients to ongoing services

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Keeping a client at the same level of care indefinitely

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Assigning one counselor to all clients

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Avoiding any change in treatment approach

Question 5

A treatment plan for a client with co-occurring depression and alcohol use disorder should:

Accepted Answer

Address both disorders concurrently using an integrated approach

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Treat alcohol use disorder first, then depression

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Treat depression first before addressing substance use

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Refer the client to mental health services only

Question 6

The client signature on a treatment plan signifies:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent and collaborative participation in their own care

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Legal waiver of confidentiality

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Agreement to remain in treatment for the specified duration

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Acknowledgment that the plan cannot be changed