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NAADAC
Practice Flash Cards 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protracted or secondary withdrawal refers to withdrawal - | persisting for a considerable time after cessation of use. |
| Which of the following are comparative effects of marijuana and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) use? - | High doses of marijuana may produce LSD-like perceptual effects |
| Undesirable repetition of a hallucinogenic drug's effects without any recent use of that drug can best be described as - | a flashback. |
| Which of the following drugs is most appropriately used to discourage further use of alcohol after detoxification? - | Disulfiram (Antabuse) |
| In an alcohol-induced blackout, people - | have vague or no recall of recent events. |
| A drink with one ounce of alcohol should - | give a higher blood alcohol concentration in a 150 lb woman than in a 150 lb man. |
| Alcohol intoxication is most likely to produce - | impairment in behavior and memory. |
| Alcohol in combination with cocaine is most likely to increase the danger of damage to the - | liver |
| Which of the following best describes antidepressant drugs? - | Influence brain functioning |
| A sudden stopping of taking barbiturates is most likely to cause - | an increase in blood pressure. |
| Freebasing has been largely replaced by the use of - | crack |
| Dysphoric mood, fatigue, hypersomnia, and increased appetite are most closely associated with withdrawal from which of the following? - | Cocaine |
| Women who are at the highest risk for heart disease are those who - | smoke and take oral contraceptives. |
| Most deaths due to opiate overdose are the result of - | respiratory depression. |
| Major withdrawal symptoms from opiates last approximately - | 3-6 days. |
| Which of the following best describes the flashback that is sometimes experienced after lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) use? - | Occurs at any time |
| A bad lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) trip is most likely to be associated with - | high concentration. |
| Which of the following is a major effect of chronic marijuana use? - | Decrease in reaction time |
| Which of the following describes the short-term effects of marijuana? - | Dose dependent |
| Which of the following best describes the harmfulness of solvents and aerosols? - | Potentially harmful, whether taken occasionally or repeatedly |
| Genetic theory of alcohol dependence holds that - | alcohol dependence may be inherited. |
| Which of the following best characterizes the disease model of alcohol dependence? - | Course is predictable |
| Using increasing amounts of the same drug to produce the same effect is an example of - | tolerance. |
| Tolerance occurs in the - | cell membrane |
| Which of the following indicates an early stage of alcohol dependence? - | Loss of control |
| Payment for client services by an insurance company usually requires which of the following? - | Preauthorization |
| Which of the following is characteristic of visual hallucinations? - | Are produced by a variety of drugs |
| According to the DSM-IV-TR, a diagnosis of substance dependence is NOT applicable to which of the following classes of substances? - | Caffeine |
| For which of the following is a counselor NOT ethically responsible? - | Assuring that the client includes participation in a 12-step program in aftercare plans |
| When should discharge planning be started? - | During the assessment period |
| Which of the following best describes attending by the counselor? - | Exhibiting listening behavior when client is speaking |
| What are the two levels within every communication? - | Content and process |
| A group's first stages are primarily concerned with - | trust |
| A closed group is characterized by which of the following - | Not admitting additional members once group has been formed |
| If a treatment plan states that ''...the client is irresponsible'', the most likely conclusion would be that the writer - | did not adequately describe the client's problem. |
| Which of the following is the most commonly used drug among adults? - | Alcohol |
| A change that has come about as a result of the campaign against cigarette smoking in the United States is that - | the social factors supporting smoking have lessened. |
| Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by - | periods of overwhelming sleepiness. |
| Which of the following is the only requirement for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous? - | A desire to stop drinking |
| Which of the following describes Al-Anon? - | Organization which offers help for relatives and friends of alcohol-dependent people |
| Which of the following is believed to be the most powerful influence on adolescent drug use? - | Peer approval |
| Which of the following is used by some Native Americans in their religious rituals? - | Peyote |
| Which of the following is a unique health problem in African American communities? - | Sickle cell anemia |
| ''You know I have dealt with a large number of clients from your community'' is an example of cultural - | insensitivity. |
| Which of the following is a clue in recognizing suicidal clients? - | Giving away possesions |
| Which of the following best characterizes discrimination? - | Discrediting the importance of a client's ethnicity |
| Which of the following refers to dysfunctional closeness in a family? - | Enmeshment |
| The role of the lost child in the dysfunctional family is to - | reflect family low self-worth. |
| Learned defensive behaviors of children of alcohol-dependent parents are mechanisms for - | survival |
| Which of the following describes conditions such as depression and low self-esteem? - | Predisposing factors for some people and products of high-level drug use |
| Transference is a key concept in - | psychoanalytic therapy. |
| Therapist congruence is a key concept in - | client-centered therapy. |
| In a nonemergency situation, a patient's family may receive information only when - | there is formal written consent given by the patient. |
| If a state requires greater confidentiality than federal regulations, the counselor must - | comply with any provision of state law that is not superseded by federal laws. |
| What should a counselor do if a mother of a former client, who is now in the armed forces, calls to request that the driving under the influence treatment records be forwarded to his base? - | Have son request release of information |
| A properly completed consent form for release of information is valid for a MAXIMUM of - | the time reasonably necessary to serve the purpose for which it was given. |
| Which of the following is the MINIMUM blood alcohol level necessary to be convicted of driving while intoxicated in all states? - | 0.08 g/100 mL |
| Which of the following is required to be on a written consent of disclosure form? - | Type of information to be released |
| Which of the following describes Federal Schedule I drugs? - | Their safety and medical use have not been established |
| In alcohol testing, which of the following is required to confirm alcohol level? - | Evidential breath testing device |
| A gatekeeper for a co-occurring client can best be defined as - | A gatekeeper for a co-occurring client can best be defined as an entity who has the power to authorize or deny delivery of care. |
| The potential for dual relationships exists with - | all clients |
| According to the NAADAC Counselor Code of Ethics, when may a counselor have an intimate relationship with a former client? - | Never |
| Which of the following should guide a counselor's daily activities? - | Professional standards and ethics |
| To demonstrate ethical responsibility, a counselor must - | provide coverage for client emergencies when on vacation |
| Which of the following is most characteristic of protracted or secondary withdrawal - | Sleep problems |
| Which of the following is most likely to affect blood alcohol content? - | Carbonated beverages |
| Cirrhosis of the liver is characterized by - | irreversible scarring and destruction of liver tissue. |
| An alcohol-dependent person with elevated vital signs, trembling, marked agitation, and hallucinations is most likely to have - | delirium tremens |
| Which of the following drugs depresses the central nervous system? - | Tranquilizers |
| Which of the following is most commonly observed in stimulant withdrawal? - | Lethargy |
| Which of the following is a problem associated with phencyclidine (PCP) abuse? - | Violent behavior |
| Withdrawal following cessation of chronic, high-level marijuana use may be masked because of - | slow release of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). |
| Which of the following drugs has been ruled by the Food and Drug Administration as a permitted active ingredient in over-the-counter stimulants? - | Caffeine |
| Lithium is used primarily to - | treat bipolar disorder. |
| Which of the following treatments is LEAST appropriate for a client who is actively alcohol dependent with extensive liver damage and who has had a heart attack? - | Antabuse therapy |
| Which of the following DISCOURAGES a client from talking honestly about feelings? - | Leading questions |
| Which of the following is an example of projection? - | 'I drink less than you do.'' |
| A therapeutic group usually progresses through which of the following orders of development? - | Acquaintance, positioning, conflict, authority issues resolved, open trusting, closing |
| In which of the following therapeutic techniques are clients physically placed to demonstrate their position in the family? - | Sculpting |
| In addict/alcohol-dependent families, what is the most dominant communication style? - | Shaming |
| Which of the following is most characteristic of denial? - | A natural part of human behavior |
| Which of the following is the primary problem in initial addiction treatment for women of childbearing age? - | Identification of pregnancy |
| Which of the following is the theme of Step 5 of Alcoholics Anonymous? - | Courage and self-disclosure |
| Which of the following is an advantage of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy? - | The emphasis on putting newly acquired insights into action via homework assignments |
| The behavioral approach to achieving sobriety is based on - | strengthening desirable responses. |
| Which of the following is a primary goal of process therapy groups? - | Improving interpersonal relationships |
| Which of the following therapies stresses value judgments, personal responsibility, and commitment to change? - | Reality |
| Thrush and other oral lesions are most frequently associated with which of the following? - | HIV infection |
| Which of the following is the primary contributing factor to HIV infection? - | Unprotected sex |
| Which of the following activities is included within the NAADAC Code of Ethics? - | Engagement in the legislative process |
| As cigarette sales have decreased in the United States, a sales strategy that tobacco companies have used is to - | increase their market share in foreign countries. |
| Approximately 10% of Americans experience a serious problem with - | alcohol. |
| Who is most at risk for suicide as an adult dysfunctional family? - | Hero |
| an alchoholic dependent person treated with anxiolytics is most likely to - | be unable to stay sober |
| If a patient in a group therapy session admits that in the past he has committed an unsolved murder, the counselor should first - | Tell the patient it must be reported to the policce |
| replacing fact with fantasy in memory and inventing fluent answers to questions best describes - | Confabulation |
| Which of the following modes of administration obtains the fastest action of a drug? - | inhaling |
| Therapist congruence is a key concept in - | Client centered therapy |
| Alcohol is a factor in approximately what percentage of fatal automobile crashes in the US? - | 50% |
| Nervousness, anorexia, hypertension and tremors are most symptomatic of which of the following? - | Stimulant abuse |
| Which of the following is a characteristic of strength-based approaches to substance abuse prevention? - | rarely mention drugs and their effects |
| When is hepatitis most likely to occur in individuals who inject drugs? - | Without regard to how long an individual has been using |
| Which of the following characterizes detox from methadone? - | More difficuly than from herion |
| Games, early decisions and scripting are key concepts in - | Transactional analysis |
| How often should referral sources be reviewed and re-evaluated - | after each accreditation |
| Which of the following is a clue in recognizing suicidal clients? - | Criminal Justice Clients |
| According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following is considered the first order of needs? - | Physiological |