Master Addiction Counselor Exam MCQ Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria dimension that addresses 'Readiness to Change'?
Answer: Dimension 4: Readiness to Change
ASAM Dimension 4 specifically assesses a patient's stage of readiness and motivation to change substance use behaviors.
Naltrexone is used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder because it:
Answer: Blocks opioid receptors, reducing alcohol's rewarding effects
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the rewarding effects of alcohol by preventing endorphin release in the reward pathway.
In Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model, a client who is actively modifying behavior but has not yet sustained change for six months is in the:
Answer: Action stage
The Action stage involves active behavioral change that has not yet been maintained for six months.
A co-occurring disorder treatment model that integrates mental health and substance use services at the same location is called:
Answer: Integrated dual diagnosis treatment
Integrated dual diagnosis treatment provides simultaneous, coordinated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within the same setting.
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of opioid withdrawal that distinguishes it from other substance withdrawals?
Answer: Piloerection and lacrimation
Opioid withdrawal is characterized by piloerection (goosebumps), lacrimation, rhinorrhea, myalgia, and GI distress—not seizures.
According to the DSM-5, substance use disorder is diagnosed on a continuum of severity based on:
Answer: Number of diagnostic criteria met
DSM-5 classifies substance use disorder as mild (2-3 criteria), moderate (4-5 criteria), or severe (6+ criteria) based on the number of criteria met.
The primary ethical obligation when a client discloses imminent intent to harm an identifiable third party is:
Answer: Warn the potential victim and notify authorities (duty to warn)
The Tarasoff duty to warn requires counselors to take reasonable steps to protect an identifiable potential victim, including warning them and notifying law enforcement.