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Licensed Chemical Addictions Counselor Study Questions

Category - Assessment and Diagnosis

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The Millon Behavioral Health Inventory (MBHI) is used with chronically ill clients. The purpose of using the MBHI is to __________ . Choose all that apply.
  1. Explore the patient’s medical background
  2. Identify patient supports or lack thereof
  3. Identify psychiatric problems in medical patients
  4. Identify the person’s childhood behaviors
Explanation
Answers: B and C - The MBHI is used to assess psychological coping skills in chronically ill individuals, and the affect those skills (or lack thereof) have on the person’s medical treatment. The MBHI is also useful in assessing the person’s support system, in terms of the medication routines, medical procedures, etc. The MBHI is also useful in identifying if a client has a psychiatric problem, if not previously identified.
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