SBIRT UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation - Correct
Answer- Brief intervention
What are the components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-65 - Correct
Answer- Drinking no more than 3 standard...
Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation - Correct
Answer- Brief intervention
What are the components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-65 - Correct
Answer- Drinking no more than 3 standard drinks on one occasion, and no more than 7
standard drinks per week
SBIRT has shown a strong evidence base. This is shown by which of the following
a. Patients are willing to talk openly to their provider about substance use.
b. SBIRT is highly recommended.
c. SBIRT is approved by Medicare and Medicaid.
d. SBIRT has 30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy - Correct Answer- d. SBIRT has
30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy
Three health effects on the body from risky and harmful alcohol use include - Correct
Answer- Periodontitis (gum disease), inflammation of the pancreas, and depression
Referral to treatment helps patients with a substance use disorder to - Correct Answer- Get
access to specialty addiction treatment and recovery supports
In what way does SBIRT represent a public health approach to substance use - Correct
Answer- It provides early intervention services to the population as a whole
Which of the following is an effect of methamphetamines on oral health?
a. Increased risk of oral cancer.
b. Bruxism (teeth grinding).
c. Mucosal dysplasia.
d. Open sores. - Correct Answer- b. Bruxism (teeth grinding).
, Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - Correct Answer- People who use
alcohol or drugs at risky or harmful levels.
The health-related risks of marijuana use includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Panic attacks and anxiety.
b. Breast cancer.
c. During pregnancy, less oxygen to the fetus.
d. Increased blood pressure. - Correct Answer- b. Breast cancer.
What is one of the reasons to use SBIRT?
a. It costs more money.
b. It is reimbursable.
c. It is only for adolescents.
d. It is not effective across cultures. - Correct Answer- b. It is reimbursable.
Who should be screened for substance use - Correct Answer- Everyone aged 12 and older
What is an important reason for doing universal screening?
a. Screening tools are unreliable.
b. You only need to screen people who you suspect use alcohol or drugs.
c. Drinking and drug use are common in the US population.
d. Drinking and drug use often go undetected. - Correct Answer- d. Drinking and drug use
often go undetected.
Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get: - Correct
Answer- The patient's level of substance use risk, and identification of patients who might
benefit from a brief intervention.
What should you do when verbally administering a pre-screen? - Correct Answer- Address
confidentiality.
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - Correct Answer- Harmful.
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