Treatment Planning Flashcards

Which of the following represents a harm reduction goal that may be appropriately included in an addiction treatment plan?

Answer: Reduction of injection drug use through needle exchange participation

Harm reduction goals such as needle exchange participation reduce the risks associated with use and are evidence-based components of addiction treatment planning.

A client with a history of trauma and stimulant use disorder is beginning treatment. The counselor should incorporate trauma-informed care by:

Answer: Integrating safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment principles into the treatment plan from the start

Trauma-informed care is integrated from the start, embedding safety, trust, and empowerment into the treatment plan alongside addiction treatment.

The primary purpose of including a discharge plan within the treatment plan is to:

Answer: Ensure continuity of care and support after the client leaves the current level of care

Discharge planning is integral to treatment and ensures a smooth transition and continuity of care to prevent relapse and support long-term recovery.

An adolescent client is mandated to treatment by the juvenile court. How should this be reflected in the treatment plan?

Answer: The court requirements should be incorporated while also engaging the adolescent's own goals and values collaboratively

Best practice integrates legal requirements with client-centered goals to foster engagement and increase treatment effectiveness even in mandated situations.

What is the primary function of a problem list in an addiction treatment plan?

Answer: To identify and prioritize the specific clinical problems that treatment will address

The problem list identifies, organizes, and prioritizes the clinical issues that goals and interventions in the treatment plan will specifically address.

A client in recovery from alcohol use disorder also has chronic pain and is prescribed opioids by their physician. The treatment plan should:

Answer: Include collaboration with the prescribing physician, monitoring for misuse risk, and pain management coping strategies

Coordinating with the prescribing physician, monitoring for misuse, and teaching alternative coping strategies represent integrated, evidence-based treatment for co-occurring pain and addiction.

Which of the following best demonstrates informed consent as part of the treatment planning process?

Answer: Explaining treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives and documenting the client's voluntary agreement

Informed consent requires that clients receive and understand information about treatment options, risks, and benefits and voluntarily agree, with documentation.