CATC CAADE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2018/2019
behavioral tolerance - ANSWERSadjustment of behavior through experience in using a drug to compensate for its intoxicating effects
reverse tolerance - ANSWERSincreased sensitivity to a drug with repeated use of it
half-life - ANSWERSThe Lengt...
behavioral tolerance - ANSWERSadjustment of behavior through experience in using a drug to
compensate for its intoxicating effects
reverse tolerance - ANSWERSincreased sensitivity to a drug with repeated use of it
half-life - ANSWERSThe Length of time a drug remains in the body and continues to affect the user.
Stages of Group Development (Tuckman &Jensen 1977) - ANSWERS1.Forming: Members may be
somewhat uncomfortable with each other
2. Storming: The power and control stage. Who's in charge? Needs to feel safe.
3. Norming: The group is beginning to build cohesion
4.Performing: A cohesive group. Members are more comfortable and able to help each other grow and
change
5. Mourning: Separation Stage.
threshold dose - ANSWERSsmallest dose that produces a measurable effect
effective dose - ANSWERSthe minimal dose of a particular drug necessary to produce the intended drug
effect in a 50 %of those who use the drug
therapeutic index - ANSWERSthe dose determined to be safe for use and get the desired effect;
determined by dividing the lethal dose by the effective dose
additive effects - ANSWERSOccur when 2 or more drugs are used at the same time and the results are
equal to the sum of the actions of the drugs used.
, synergistic - ANSWERSWhen 2 or more drugs are used and the results are greater than the sum of the
actions of the drugs used.
antagonistic - ANSWERSwhen two or more drugs are used and the results are less than the sum of the
actions or they cancel out the effects of each other.
Schedule 1 drugs - ANSWERSHighest potential for abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana LSD)
Schedule II drugs - ANSWERSPotential abuse/dependence. Accepted medical use. Methadone,
Morphine, Meth, Cocaine.
Schedule III Drugs - ANSWERSModerate-Low Risk of Physical Dependence. HIGH risk for psychological
dependence. Anabolic Steroids, Ketamine, Barbitutates.
Schedule V drugs - ANSWERSLowest abuse potential, lowest physical and psychological dependence.
Medical mixtures. Opium/Codeine.
privelege - ANSWERSLegal concept that refers to a client's right to keep confidential information
information out of legal proceeding.
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) - ANSWERSThis is a semi-structured interview with seven subscales
addressing problems in the areas of family/social status, medical status, employment and support, drug
use, alcohol use, legal status, and psychiatric status. It is useful for treatment planning and outcome
evaluation with adult clients.
metabolic tolerance - ANSWERSwhen the liver adapts to the presence of a drug over time and may
produce more of the enzyme needed to break down the drug.
pharmacodynamic tolerance - ANSWERSwhen the nerve cells become less sensitive to the effects of the
drug over time and repeated use
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