NCAC 1 Exam Questions with All Correct Answers
Stimulants - Answer- -increase brain activity by releasing hormones secreted from adrenal glands
-include amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine
Hallucinogens - Answer- -Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions by influenc...
NCAC 1 Exam Questions with All
Correct Answers
Stimulants - Answer- -increase brain activity by releasing hormones secreted from
adrenal glands
-include amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine
Hallucinogens - Answer- -Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions by
influencing the parasympathetic nervous system
-includes LSD, mushrooms, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and synthetic cannabinoids
Inhalants - Answer- Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect of
suppressing the action of the CNS
DSM-5 TR criteria for SUD - Answer- -amount
-control (ability to stop or cut down use)
-time (time spent obtaining, using, or recovering)
-cravings
-obligations (failing to fulfill)
-social
-importance
-risk
-harm
-tolerance
-withdrawal
Stages of Substance Use - Answer- 1. abstinence
2. experimental use
3. social use (mild SUD)
4. abuse (moderate SUD)
5. chemical dependency/addiction (severe SUD)
Stage 1: Abstinence - Answer- refers to client who is abstinent or involved in self-denial
of substance
Stage 2: Experimental Use - Answer- people partake of a chemical to find out what it
feels like
Stage 3: Social Use - Answer- -mild SUD
-seeing if person can stop drug use
-counseling involves an educational group to develop coping skills and relationship skills
with peers
, Stage 4: Abuse - Answer- -moderate SUD and may require IOP or counseling
-the problem may be physiological and/or psychological
-seeing negative consequences with relationships and functioning
Stage 5: Chemical Dependency/Addiction - Answer- -severe SUD and may require
residential or inpatient
-client experiences withdrawal symptoms and builds up tolerance
-seeing significant consequences in relationships and functioning
Substance Dependence - Answer- a pattern of compulsive drug taking that results in
tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, or other specific symptoms for at least a year
Psychological dependence - Answer- cravings, urges, and desires for substance use
Physical dependence - Answer- condition occurring when a person's body becomes
unable to function normally without a particular drug
Withdrawal - Answer- physical reactions that occur when a person suddenly stops using
a drug
Tolerance - Answer- the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug,
requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug's effect
Stages of Withdrawal - Answer- 1. the initial symptoms of withdrawal
2. intensification of symptoms that can last a few days or weeks
3. post-acute phase marked by a sharp peak and then decline in symptoms
Half-life - Answer- the time taken for half of a substance to be eliminated from the body
Amygdala - Answer- Responsible for the response and memory of emotions, especially
fear
Reticular activating system - Answer- the part of the brain that is involved in attention,
sleep, and arousal
Basal ganglia - Answer- -responsible for motivation, movement-related functions, and
formation of habits
-controls the pleasurable effects of substance use
Cerebellum - Answer- A large structure of the hindbrain that controls fine motor skills.
Prefrontal Cortex - Answer- -part of frontal lobe responsible for thinking, planning, and
impulse control
-substance use hinders impulse control
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