MAC Screening and Assessment 2

Question 1

The DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test) is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Detect probable drug abuse or dependence requiring further assessment

Answer

The DAST-10 is a brief screening tool that yields a score indicating the degree to which drug use is problematic and warrants further assessment.

Question 2

When conducting a mental status examination, which component assesses whether the client knows the current date, location, and their own identity?

Accepted Answer

Orientation

Answer

Orientation (to person, place, and time) evaluates whether the client accurately perceives their basic circumstances and identity.

Question 3

A client scores a 16 on the PHQ-9. This score indicates:

Accepted Answer

Severe depression

Answer

PHQ-9 scores of 15–19 indicate moderately severe depression and scores 20–27 indicate severe depression; a score of 16 falls in the moderately severe range.

Question 4

Which assessment tool uses a timeline follow-back (TLFB) methodology to gather detailed retrospective substance use data?

Accepted Answer

Form 90

Answer

Form 90 uses a calendar-assisted timeline follow-back approach to quantify drinking and drug use over the prior 90 days.

Question 5

In the context of addiction assessment, 'collateral information' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Data from family members, records, or other sources beyond the client's self-report

Answer

Collateral information is obtained from sources other than the client (e.g., family, employers, medical records) to verify and supplement self-report.

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

MAC Screening and Assessment 2