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Term 1 of 175
108) According to the D.S.M IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive
substancedependence EXCEPT:
Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use.
Term 2 of 175
95) Which of the following important treatment planning activities were NOT accomplished in
working with this client?
The counselor formulated appropriate short term goals for the client
The counselor identified and ranked the client's problems needing resolution
The counselor worked with the client in establishing the client's treatment goals
The client's treatment goals were expressed in measurable behavioral terms
Term 3 of 175
63) You are having difficulty with a client early on in the case. The BEST thing for you to do is:
Transfer the client to another counselor.
Let the relationship develop and try to work it out.
Challenge the client about his/her resistance to treatment.
Seek out supervision with a colleague or supervisor.
,Term 4 of 175
70) Significant others should be involved in the treatment process:
When the client requests interaction.
From the client's first contact with the treatment center.
After it has been determined that the clients treatment is going well.
After it has been determined that the interaction will not interfere with the client's
treatment.
Term 5 of 175
6) The PRIMARY purpose of a professional code of ethics is to:
Serve as a guide in helping clients while behaving in a fair way to colleagues.
Strengthen the appearance of professionalism among addiction counselors.
Clarify the difference between acceptable and unacceptable client behavior.
Provide legal recourse and concrete consequences for unethical behavior.
Term 6 of 175
68) Which of the following essential tasks was NOT completed during the client's intake
process?
The client was assigned a primary counselor
An initial assessment was completed
The client was admitted to the program
The client signed all required consent forms
,Term 7 of 175
135) Joe is a 27-year old addict who has begun counseling, but has not yet been able to give up
using drugs. During one session, he tells his counselor that he is beginning to feel that "it is useless
to try to stop," and that "sometimes life is not worth living." The counselor is concerned
that Joe could be suicidal. The counselor should:
Assess Joe's potential for suicide without directly asking him about
suicide plans, but assess his high-risk factors.
Assess Joe's potential for suicide by asking him about his intent, and
evaluating high risk factors.
Determine if Joe has a gun or other weapon.
Initiate involuntary hospitalization procedures.
Term 8 of 175
4) Which of the following patterns of drinking is accurately associated with the term
"alcoholism"?
A lack of tolerance for alcohol
Frequent short periods of sobriety
The inability to control the amount one drinks
Light drinking EXCEPT on weekends
, Term 9 of 175
83) A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for absenteeism, losing his home
and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating only with peers who use cocaine. He states
that he does not require residential treatment because his problem is not serious enough. He
further states that he has lost his house and car because his wife didn't work enough hours. Which
defense mechanisms is this client displaying?
Projection, denial, and displacement
Denial, minimization, and rationalization
Sub-limitation, displacement, and compensation
Identification, minimization, and Sub-limitation
Term 10 of 175
67) Your dually-diagnosed client, stabilized on medication for his psychiatric disorder, decides he
wants to quit smoking. You should:
Advise him to select a quit date within the next 2 weeks.
Encourage him to use the nicotine patch or gum.
Consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication interaction.
Suggest he cut down the number of cigarettes daily for 2 weeks before quitting.
Term 11 of 175
8) Relapse prevention efforts are aimed at:
Developing a therapeutic relationship for sobriety and maintenance.
Changing expectations regarding the effects of intervention.
Identifying high-risk situations and learning alternative coping skills.
Discussing aspects of evaluation and treatment.
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