Question 1

What is the goal of motivational enhancement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To help the user move to another "stage of change." 
B)  To help the user to first "hit bottom." 
C)  Confronting the user with all of the bad consequences of his or her behaviour. 
D)  Finding alternative activities to draw the user away from the substance. 
A)  To help the user move to another "stage of change." 
B)  To help the user to first "hit bottom." 
C)  Confronting the user with all of the bad consequences of his or her behaviour. 
D)  Finding alternative activities to draw the user away from the substance. A

Question 2

The formation of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935 can now be seen as an unimportant milestone in treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In Nova Scotia, which substance was identified as creating the greatest financial burden?

Accepted Answer

Of the province's overall costs, 50.3% was attributed to tobacco use.

Question 4

Every week at the local shopping mall you provide educational information regarding the agencies in your community that provide information regarding HIV infections and safe injection procedures. You embrace Canada's Systems Approach to Substance Use, therefore which "tier" of care would be your focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tier 1 
B)  Tier 2 
C)  Tier 4 
D)  Tier 5 
A)  Tier 1 
B)  Tier 2 
C)  Tier 4 
D)  Tier 5

Question 5

Describe the process and goals of motivational enhancement therapy. Be sure to include the concept of denial and also stages of change in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Attempts to shift the focus away from de

Question 6

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with opioid dependence, and how does each of these work?

Accepted Answer

Rapid opioid detoxification uses anesthe

Question 7

All of the following students reflect the goals of Tier 4 and 5 EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are designed to meet the needs of larger numbers of people 
B)  Are highly specialized and intensive 
C)  Services and supports are costly 
D)  Eligibility to use services is regularly based on more structured admission criteria 
A)  Are designed to meet the needs of larger numbers of people 
B)  Are highly specialized and intensive 
C)  Services and supports are costly 
D)  Eligibility to use services is regularly based on more structured admission criteria

Question 8

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol dependence, and how does each of these work?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines enhance GABA inhibition

Question 9

Who is credited for creating the first methadone maintenance treatment program, and where was it located?

Accepted Answer

Canadian researcher, Dr. Rober

Question 10

Moderate doses of dronabinol can be used to reduce the symptoms associated with abstinence from marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which model is the foundation for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological model 
B)  Disease model 
C)  Moral model 
D)  Social learning model 
A)  Biological model 
B)  Disease model 
C)  Moral model 
D)  Social learning model

Question 12

You have been instructed to treat Tom who is an alcoholic with an aversion therapy drug; which one will you choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naltrexone 
B)  Buspirone 
C)  Disulfiram 
D)  Acamprosate 
A)  Naltrexone 
B)  Buspirone 
C)  Disulfiram 
D)  Acamprosate

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a Health Canada approved form of nicotine replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nicotine water 
B)  Nicotine lozenges 
C)  Nicotine gum 
D)  Nicotine patch 
A)  Nicotine water 
B)  Nicotine lozenges 
C)  Nicotine gum 
D)  Nicotine patch

Question 14

Although many medications have been tested for treating cocaine withdrawal symptoms or dependence, most have shown little promise and none has yet been approved. What drug has found to provide the most promising results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modafinil 
B)  Naltrexone 
C)  Buprenorphine 
D)  Acamprosate 
A)  Modafinil 
B)  Naltrexone 
C)  Buprenorphine 
D)  Acamprosate

Question 15

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that has been approved for use in treating alcohol dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define the term concurrent disorder.

Accepted Answer

The term concurrent disorder i

Question 17

If you were participating in the first modern heroin treatment program, what country are you in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  Mexico 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Switzerland 
A)  Canada 
B)  Mexico 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Switzerland

Question 18

Jordan who many consider to be an alcoholic recently asked his neighbour who is an active member of AA how the program works, and if there were financial obligations to participate. This is a sign Jordan is in which following stage of change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation 
A)  Action 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation

Question 19

Which of the following describes naltrexone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an opioid antagonist, and it is not clear how it works with alcohol users. 
B)  It has never received any research support for this type of use. 
C)  It is not available for prescription in the U.S. 
D)  It is dangerous because people become deathly ill if they drink alcohol while taking it. 
A)  It is an opioid antagonist, and it is not clear how it works with alcohol users. 
B)  It has never received any research support for this type of use. 
C)  It is not available for prescription in the U.S. 
D)  It is dangerous because people become deathly ill if they drink alcohol while taking it.

Question 20

In which phase of treatment are both drug agonist (substitution) and antagonist treatments included?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detoxification 
B)  Relapse prevention 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Maintenance 
A)  Detoxification 
B)  Relapse prevention 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Maintenance

What is the goal of motivational enhancement therapy?

The formation of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935 can now be seen as an unimportant milestone in treatment.

In Nova Scotia, which substance was identified as creating the greatest financial burden?

Describe the process and goals of motivational enhancement therapy. Be sure to include the concept of denial and also stages of change in your answer.

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with opioid dependence, and how does each of these work?

All of the following students reflect the goals of Tier 4 and 5 EXCEPT which one?

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol dependence, and how does each of these work?

Who is credited for creating the first methadone maintenance treatment program, and where was it located?

Moderate doses of dronabinol can be used to reduce the symptoms associated with abstinence from marijuana.

Which model is the foundation for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

You have been instructed to treat Tom who is an alcoholic with an aversion therapy drug; which one will you choose?

Which of these is NOT a Health Canada approved form of nicotine replacement therapy?

Although many medications have been tested for treating cocaine withdrawal symptoms or dependence, most have shown little promise and none has yet been approved. What drug has found to provide the most promising results?

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that has been approved for use in treating alcohol dependence.

Define the term concurrent disorder.

If you were participating in the first modern heroin treatment program, what country are you in?

Jordan who many consider to be an alcoholic recently asked his neighbour who is an active member of AA how the program works, and if there were financial obligations to participate. This is a sign Jordan is in which following stage of change?

Which of the following describes naltrexone?

In which phase of treatment are both drug agonist (substitution) and antagonist treatments included?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

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Exam 18: Treating Substance-Related Disorders

What is the goal of motivational enhancement therapy?

The formation of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935 can now be seen as an unimportant milestone in treatment.

In Nova Scotia, which substance was identified as creating the greatest financial burden?

Describe the process and goals of motivational enhancement therapy. Be sure to include the concept of denial and also stages of change in your answer.

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with opioid dependence, and how does each of these work?

All of the following students reflect the goals of Tier 4 and 5 EXCEPT which one?

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol dependence, and how does each of these work?

Who is credited for creating the first methadone maintenance treatment program, and where was it located?

Moderate doses of dronabinol can be used to reduce the symptoms associated with abstinence from marijuana.

Which model is the foundation for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

You have been instructed to treat Tom who is an alcoholic with an aversion therapy drug; which one will you choose?

Which of these is NOT a Health Canada approved form of nicotine replacement therapy?

Although many medications have been tested for treating cocaine withdrawal symptoms or dependence, most have shown little promise and none has yet been approved. What drug has found to provide the most promising results?

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that has been approved for use in treating alcohol dependence.

Define the term concurrent disorder.

If you were participating in the first modern heroin treatment program, what country are you in?

Jordan who many consider to be an alcoholic recently asked his neighbour who is an active member of AA how the program works, and if there were financial obligations to participate. This is a sign Jordan is in which following stage of change?

Which of the following describes naltrexone?

In which phase of treatment are both drug agonist (substitution) and antagonist treatments included?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Filters