MAC Trivia 5

Question 1

Which treatment approach for opioid use disorder uses a partial agonist that reduces cravings while having a ceiling effect that limits overdose risk?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine

Answer

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist with a ceiling on its respiratory depression effect, making it safer than full agonists while still effectively reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Question 2

The term 'codependency' in addiction contexts most accurately refers to:

Accepted Answer

A relationship pattern where one person enables another's addiction while neglecting their own needs

Answer

Codependency describes a dysfunctional relationship pattern where one person becomes excessively focused on managing a loved one's addiction, often at the expense of their own well-being and enabling the substance use to continue.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'motivational enhancement therapy' (MET)?

Accepted Answer

A brief, directive therapy using MI principles to rapidly build motivation for change

Answer

MET is a brief (typically 2-4 sessions) adaptation of Motivational Interviewing designed to rapidly build intrinsic motivation and commitment to change, originally tested in Project MATCH.

Question 4

In the NAADAC Code of Ethics, the principle of 'non-maleficence' means that counselors must:

Accepted Answer

Avoid actions that cause harm to clients

Answer

Non-maleficence — 'do no harm' — requires counselors to avoid actions, interventions, or behaviors that could harm clients, even when well-intentioned.

Question 5

Which of the following substances produces withdrawal symptoms that can be directly life-threatening without medical management?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, delirium tremens, and death, making it one of the few substance withdrawals that require medical supervision; opioid withdrawal is extremely uncomfortable but rarely directly fatal in healthy adults.

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

MAC Trivia 5