Chemical Dependency Practice Test

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• How can you distinguish opioid withdrawal from an overdose clinically?
• Which screening tool is designed for adolescents?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the side effects of methylphenidate?
• According to your text, which of the following is NOT listed as a role the assessment process plays?
• Opioids are associated with which key effect?
• How do sleep, nutrition, and rest patterns influence recovery from substance use disorders?
• What does the DAST-10 screen for?
• What are common nicotine withdrawal symptoms?
• Which are common relapse risk factors after treatment?
• One function of endogenous opioid molecules released in the amygdala is the:
• What characterizes gender-responsive treatment approaches in SUD care?
• The main mechanism by which ephedrine helps in asthma is that it:
• Which of the following is a comprehensive component of an effective relapse prevention plan?
• Disulfiram treatment requires monitoring for hepatotoxicity because of potential liver injury.
• Which statement best reflects workplace guidelines for substance use impairment, including confidentiality and return-to-work considerations?
• How do disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone differ in mechanism and indication for alcohol use disorder?
• CRAFFT is designed for which population?
• The invention of which device by Alexander Wood made it possible to rapidly and painlessly introduce morphine directly into the body?
• Based on the initial assessment findings, which is the most accurate conclusion about Ned?
• A first dirty urine toxicology test for a substance use disorder indicates what?
• According to the cited study, which method of consuming marijuana results in 30-80% of available THC being destroyed?
• Cocaine is a factor in between _______% of all deaths that result from illicit drug use, according to your text:
• Which statement about integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders is true?
• "Insufflation" is a technical term for the process of:
• 42 CFR Part 2 is important for client confidentiality in substance use treatment because it is:
• Which of the following is a symptom of heroin abuse?
• SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment; what are its core components?
• What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and why is thiamine supplementation crucial in alcohol use disorder?
• What is the primary purpose of Motivational Interviewing in substance use disorder treatment?
• In long-term weight management discussions, amphetamine-based interventions were described as being about as effective as diet and exercise.
• Which of the following is not commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal?
• What are common opioid withdrawal symptoms?
• Which statement correctly describes DSM-5 categorization for substance problems?
• The methadone molecule is structurally similar to the ________ molecule and is about as potent as that specific chemical:
• Which component is essential in risk assessment for suicidality among clients with substance use disorders?
• What does the acronym OARS stand for in Motivational Interviewing?
• In contingency management, what are common reinforcement strategies and what ethical considerations apply?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the ways ephedrine is currently used medically?
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) include a range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure. Which facial feature is characteristic?
• Taking cocaine with _______ increases the user's risk of sudden cardiac death 18 fold compared to taking cocaine alone.
• Outline the Stages of Change model as it informs treatment planning. Which statement best characterizes the model's purpose?
• According to Eric Fromm, a major distinction between human beings and nonhuman animals is that human beings possess:
• Amphetamine compounds in weight loss programs were found to:
• Opioid withdrawal has typical onset, peak, and duration. Which statement accurately reflects the pattern for many opioids (especially shorter-acting forms)?
• Which statement accurately reflects drug detection windows for cannabinoids in chronic use?
• The practice of smoking marijuana can be traced back as much as how many years?
• Which statement best describes withdrawal delirium?
• In admissions, the gatekeeper role involves what primary activity?
• Which statement best describes fitness-for-duty evaluations in workplace impairment guidelines?
• Which statement best describes the focus of relapse prevention planning?
• Which statement correctly describes the interpretation of AUDIT scores?
• How should clinicians approach pharmacotherapy for co-occurring depression or anxiety in clients with SUD?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered a high-risk situation in relapse prevention planning?
• Craving is defined as what, and which strategies help manage it in treatment?
• SBIRT stands for which of the following?
• Which statement is NOT a core component of relapse prevention planning?
• When a clinician suspects an opioid overdose, what is the immediate appropriate action after administering naloxone?
• Which strategy directly addresses transportation barriers to treatment access?
• Name three evidence-based psychotherapies used in chemical dependency treatment.
• List the common levels of care in substance use treatment from least to most intensive.
• The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 made the possession of marijuana illegal in the United States.
• The phase that follows the initial rush and lasts about 10-15 minutes is characterized by:
• Naltrexone should be used with caution in which clinical scenario?
• Which of the following are common withdrawal symptoms and major risks associated with alcohol withdrawal?
• Which screening is criticized for not identifying binge drinking in young adult males?
• Which of the following is a family-based behavioral therapy approach used in treating substance use disorders?
• What is Contingency Management and what is its core mechanism?
• Which neural pathway is central to reward and craving, and what adaptations occur with chronic use?
• The CAGE tends to be best for identifying which group of people with an alcohol use disorder?
• How are coca leaves typically used in many parts of the world?
• What does an AUDIT score of 8 or higher indicate?
• Which statement best captures the role of cues and environments in relapse risk?
• Which option is NOT typically included in a safety plan?
• Alcohol is classified as which type of substance?
• Which statement is true about the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937?
• Which consideration is essential before starting naltrexone for opioid use disorder?
• What are the ASAM Criteria and what are the six dimensions used to determine level of care?
• In integrated treatment for dual diagnosis, how are co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders best managed?
• In DSM-5, tolerance and withdrawal are pharmacological criteria that can contribute to meeting criteria for Substance Use Disorder. Which factors are consolidated with impairment and social consequences to determine SUD severity?
• According to Martin Buber, we define our selves by our relationships and the manner in which we approach them. Which option captures this idea most accurately?
• During admissions screening, which assumption about SUDs is described as part of the gatekeeper role?
• What is the role of peer support and sponsorship in recovery from substance use disorders?
• What is the purpose of aftercare and continuing care in long-term recovery?
• Coca-Cola, introduced as a _________, contained small amounts of cocaine and was developed because ___________:
• What ethical considerations apply when working with minors in chemical dependency treatment?
• Which statement reflects the concept that the self is learned through relationships as discussed by Siegel?
• What is the primary role of motivational interviewing in substance use treatment?
• Buprenorphine-naloxone has which pharmacologic property?
• Which author is associated with the idea that we define who we are by the relationships we enter into?
• Another limitation of the AUDIT is its tendency regarding false positives in which age group?
• The antithesis of false pride is which of the following?
• The active ingredient in opium, named morphine after the Greek god of dreams, was first isolated by chemist Friedrich Serturner in:
• According to the text, amphetamines are least likely to be used for their:
• Which level of care is least intensive?
• What is relapse prevention and its typical focus in treatment planning?
• What is the role of SMART goals in treatment planning and why are they effective?
• Cannabis is typically associated with which effect?
• Chronic bronchiolitis also known as:
• Which trait is highlighted as a fundamental distinction between humans and animals in the material?
• The half-life of injected or snorted cocaine is thought to be:
• What best characterizes the core spirit of Motivational Interviewing?
• What are benzodiazepine withdrawal risks and why is tapering important?
• Which statement best defines internal relapse triggers vs external relapse triggers?
• What special ethical and developmental considerations apply when working with minors in chemical dependency treatment?
• Besides providing pain relief, opium can also:
• Which statement best distinguishes detoxification from treatment in substance use disorders?
• Which illicit drug category is identified as the second most common after marijuana?
• Which molecule is structurally similar to methadone and about as potent as it?
• The proportion of illicit-drug-related deaths involving cocaine falls within which range?
• According to the text, amphetamines are the second most common category of illicit drugs used in the United States, behind:
• Which approach best addresses pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder in patients with concurrent mood disorders?
• When involving families in treatment planning, what is the recommended approach to maintain client confidentiality?
• How should clinicians address co-occurring mental health disorders in substance use treatment?
• Which screening tools are commonly used in SUD settings to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms?
• Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose. Which option best describes its mechanism and use?
• Which statement correctly defines tolerance and withdrawal and their relation to substance use disorders?
• Contingency management relies on what to reinforce abstinence?
• Name key evidence-based behavioral therapies for substance use disorders.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a core evidence-based psychotherapy for substance use disorders?
• In the ASAM Criteria, which dimension assesses a person's readiness to change?
• Which statement accurately describes stimulant use disorder and stimulant withdrawal?
• Siegel (2008) postulated that which of the following statements best describes how we define who we are?
• What is a key dosing consideration for acamprosate when used for alcohol use disorder?
• Infreq uses of marijuana will have metabolites of THC in their urine for __________ after their last use.
• What are common co‑occurring disorders with substance use disorders, and how should treatment address them?
• If cocaine is injected into a blood vessel, how quickly are effects felt?
• Which statement is true about pharmacotherapies for stimulant use disorder?
• Which strategy is NOT a recommended approach to overcoming travel barriers in treatment access?
• Among the ADHD treatment options listed, which is the non-stimulant medication?
• The Brown two-question screening instrument is intended to identify which of the following?
• Ephedrine is described as being used in nasal surgery.
• What are effective strategies for craving management?
• Delirium tremens typically occurs within which time frame after the last drink?
• After diagnosing a cocaine-use disorder, which information might help inform the treatment plan?
• According to Brown and colleagues (1997), the two-question screening instrument is at best able to identify what?
• What is the standard approach to managing nicotine withdrawal and dependence?
• A common lung condition associated with chronic cocaine use is known as:
• Which statement best describes the pharmacologic differences between methadone and buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid use disorder?
• When injected into a blood vessel, the misuser will begin to feel cocaine's effects:
• What considerations are important when screening for overdose risk in clients who use multiple substances?
• Identify the main pharmacotherapy for opioid use disorder that is a full opioid agonist used in clinic-based settings.
• In DSM-5, how is Substance Use Disorder severity determined?
• Which description best fits Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
• Addiction to a narcotic:
• Which best describes urge surfing in craving management?
• Which of the following are common high-risk situations that can trigger relapse?
• What is commonly included in an aftercare plan after treatment?
• Which statement best describes the evidence for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder and its impact on mortality?
• One of the tools that has helped human beings conquer the planet, a tool that is also very important in spirituality, is:
• In integrated treatment for dual diagnosis, what is the recommended approach to treatment?
• What are essential components of a relapse prevention plan?
• What considerations are important when treating patients with liver disease who have substance use disorders?
• How should clinicians approach medical cannabis use when treating patients for alcohol or opioid problems?
• What unique considerations apply when treating adolescents with substance use disorders?
• Why is trauma‑informed care important in chemical dependency treatment?
• What is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana?
• Amphetamines were originally thought to be a safe substitute for cocaine.
• A famous song by a country band includes the lyrics, "We cuss them on Mondays, and pray on them Sundays." The implication is that the singers demonstrate the spirituality of ____________, in which their spiritual beliefs are only followed when it suits them to do so.
• Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic coping skill effective for relapse prevention?
• In a party scenario, Frankie is experiencing headache, nausea, shaking, confusion, and hallucinations. The likely drug being abused is:
• Which stage of the Stages of Change model is characterized by active behavior change?
• What elements are essential in a safety plan for clients at risk of overdose or self-harm?
• How does the therapeutic alliance influence outcomes in chemical dependency treatment?
• Which of the following is not commonly associated with chronic heavy alcohol use?
• How does naloxone work and when should it be used?
• Which statement about marijuana is true according to the material?
• Which cancer type has been reported as having a higher incidence in men who smoke marijuana?
• In overdose risk screening for polysubstance use, why is assessing tolerance important?
• Which screening tool is designed to assess drug use problems generally (not limited to alcohol)?
• Which statement best describes a key FASD-related growth feature?
• Which ethical considerations are important when implementing contingency management?
• Which of the following is NOT a harm reduction strategy used in substance use treatment and public health?
• According to your text, one-quarter to one-third of those who briefly abuse opioid drugs will:
• How does DSM-5 terminology differ from the DSM-IV categories of abuse and dependence?
• Which medication is a partial opioid agonist used for opioid use disorder?
• During smoking marijuana, what percentage of available THC is lost in sidestream smoke, according to one study?
• Which medication for alcohol use disorder reduces cravings by stabilizing glutamatergic systems?
• How do immunoassay drug screens compare with confirmatory GC-MS testing in terms of accuracy and purpose?
• How is the term addiction described in the discussion?
• In DSM-5, substance use disorder is diagnosed when a patient meets how many criteria within a 12-month period?
• One problem of the SASSI-3 is that it:
• Which term is defined as an honest understanding of who we are at a given moment?
• Which statement accurately reflects DSM-5 criteria and severity for Substance Use Disorder?
• DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder criteria are evaluated over what time frame?
• According to the text, an honest understanding of who we are at a given moment is the definition of:
• If suicide risk is imminent, which action is most appropriate?
• Which statement best describes the addictive potential of marijuana, based on the material?
• Chronic opioid abuse often results in significant _________ for the user:
• What is the general goal of pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder in terms of craving and relapse prevention?
• Which screening tool is specifically designed to assess drug abuse beyond alcohol use?
• How do cultural and social factors influence treatment outcomes in chemical dependency?
• CRAFFT is a screening tool designed for which population to assess risky substance use?
• Jed has just smoked some marijuana and Bill has just eaten some marijuana brownies. Who is more likely to experience marijuana-induced anxiety?
• Why is culturally responsive practice essential in chemical dependency treatment?
• The DAST-10 is designed to screen for problematic use of which substances?
• Which statement accurately lists nicotine replacement therapy forms and safety considerations?
• Which statement about marijuana and male sexual function is supported by the material?
• A CAGE score of 2 or more typically suggests what?
• If a marijuana abuser has already suffered a heart attack, they would __________, according to the text.
• About ___% of people who try cocaine will ultimately become addicted, although more become 'regular users'.
• If a patient meets four DSM-5 criteria within 12 months, how is the Substance Use Disorder severity classified?
• Which instrument is listed as part of the assessment toolkit in the material?
• Morphine was named after which Greek god?
• How do urine drug screen detection windows vary, and what factors influence them?
• Ephedrine's use as a cardiac care agent has:
• One drawback of the AUDIT is that it tends to yield false positives in which group?
• The primary mechanism by which ephedrine helps in asthma involves relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.
• Which medication is listed as the most-used prescription treatment for ADHD in the material?
• How does DSM-5 define substance use disorders differently from the older terms abuse and dependence?
• A person with a long-term opioid addiction:
• Which statement accurately contrasts Brief Intervention with Intensive Outpatient Programs in structure and goals?
• Long-term opioid use commonly leads to constipation due to effects on which system?
• Which statement best identifies NOT a typical component of relapse prevention planning?
• Which elements are included in a suicide risk assessment for clients with substance use disorders?
• Which of the following is a core ethical consideration in addiction treatment?
• A concept in treating substance use disorders is pharmacotherapy matching. Which statement best defines it?
• Research has suggested that men who smoke marijuana have a higher incidence of which cancer?
• Which option best identifies external relapse triggers?
• The textbook notes that the primary benefit of spirituality is:
• What actions are part of immediate safety planning when suicide risk is identified?
• Among naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram, which statement is accurate?
• Following the "flash" or "rush" experience, intravenous cocaine misusers will then experience ___________ lasting for 10-15 minutes:
• Which statement best describes opium's effects aside from pain relief?
• Which is a stated benefit of ensuring adequate sleep and nutrition during recovery?
• Which statement best describes lapse vs relapse in substance use treatment planning?
• One major disadvantage of self-report screening inventories is that these are:
• Which statement best reflects involving families in treatment planning while protecting adolescent confidentiality?
• The Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) is primarily used to assess risk for alcohol problems in which population?
• How do harm reduction and abstinence-only approaches differ in philosophy and goals?
• Name three pharmacotherapies for opioid use disorder and a key consideration for each.
• Which administration route is described by the term insufflation?
• Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing substance use disorders?
• The core of the assessment process is:
• Which symptom is commonly observed in alcohol withdrawal?
• Addiction to a narcotic can develop after how many days of continuous use?
• If a study on smoking marijuana reports about the fate of THC, which statement is correct?
• What is the role of family therapy in treating substance use disorders?
• Which stage of change is defined by planning to make a change?
• What is one primary purpose of matching interventions to the stage of change in treatment planning?