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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep - Question List

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111.

You are counseling a client who wants to stem her drinking problem. She says she feels stressed and disorganized all the time. You are considering Brief Solution-Based therapy. The underlying theory is _____________.

  1. Problems stem from the inability of the ego to suppress or moderate drives from the id.
  2. A climate of acceptance and unconditional positive regard promotes self-esteem and facilitates client growth
  3. Small behavioral changes lead to larger changes that have ripple effects on the whole system
  4. People are self-determining and choose everything, including their thoughts, actions, and emotions.
  5. None of the above
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112.

“The client is a 44-year-old white male, was disheveled and unkempt on presentation to the hospital emergency room. He was wearing dirty khaki pants, an unbuttoned golf shirt, and white shoes and appeared modestly older than his stated age. His eyes were slightly bloodshot. During the interview, he was agitated and restless, frequently changing seats. He was impatient and sometimes rude in his interactions with this examiner.  The client was oriented x 3, and made appropriate eye contact, but had pressured speech and poor insight.”

The most likely source of this statement might very of the choices below is:

  1. Discharge summary
  2. Summary of Treatment
  3. Beck Depression Inventory
  4. Mental Status Exam
  5. MMPI
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113. In the age of digital communication, it is really easy to have conversations via e-mail. When conducting therapy with clients, it is important to consider that:
  1. E-mail is not considered a “safe” method of communication.
  2. If others were to read the e-mail, even by accident, it could violate privacy laws.
  3. There is no way to guarantee the safety of e-mail communication.
  4. Utilizing a HIPAA secure platform may be best
  5. All of the above
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114.

What is the primary purpose of strengths-based therapy?

  1. To compliment the client
  2. To find a meaning to struggling
  3. To create an awareness of how much clients have been through
  4. To assist in choosing a method of treatment
  5. To focus on the strengths of the client in all aspects of their life
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115.

Your client drinks to escape anxiety issues around her own health. You decide to try Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) as part of cognitive behavioral treatment. The therapist seeks to “immunize” a client from the adverse impact of stress by helping them successfully handle increasing stress levels. There are three phases to this training. The first phase is ________________.

  1. Problem identification
  2. Conceptualization
  3. Development of skills
  4. Application and follow through
  5. All of the beginning
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