SBIRT PASSED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - Correct Answer- People who use
alcohol or drugs at risk or harmful levels
What are reasons to use SBIRT? - Correct Answer- 1. it is effective across cultures
2. it is highly recommended
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Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - Correct Answer- People who use
alcohol or drugs at risk or harmful levels
What are reasons to use SBIRT? - Correct Answer- 1. it is effective across cultures
2. it is highly recommended
3. it is reimbursable
4. it has a strong evidence base
Referral to treatment helps patients with a substance use disorder to: - Correct Answer- Get
access to specialty addiction treatment and recovery supports
What are the two components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-65? -
Correct Answer- Drinking no more than 7 standard drinks per week
Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation? - Correct
Answer- brief intervention
Three health effects on the body from risky and harmful alcohol use include: - Correct
Answer- inflammation of the pancreas
depression
periodontitis
Which of the following are two effects of methamphetamines on oral health? - Correct
Answer- gingival inflammation
bruxism
Three health-related risks of marijuana use include: - Correct Answer- panic attacks and
anxiety
increased blood pressure
, during pregnancy, less oxygen to the fetus
SBIRT has shown a strong evidence base. This is shown by which of the following? - Correct
Answer- SBIRT has 30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy.
Who should be screened for substance use? - Correct Answer- everyone ages 12 and older
What are two important reasons for doing universal screening? - Correct Answer- -Drinking
and drug use often go undetected.
-Drinking and drug use are common in the U.S. population
Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the
following: - Correct Answer- -The patient's level of substance use risk.
-Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct
Which two things should you do when verbally administering a pre-screen? - Correct
Answer- -normalize the screening and set the context
-address confidentiality
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - Correct Answer- harmful
Marco scored in the Risky zone of the AUDIT. Which response is the correct and best
explanation of what Risky means? - Correct Answer- Marco can develop health problems or
existing problems may worsen
To score the AUDIT you would: - Correct Answer- Add up the number of points for each
item
How is the DAST scored? - Correct Answer- With every "no" receiving 0 points and every
"yes" receiving 1 point
Brief interventions typically last for: - Correct Answer- 5-15 minutes
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