CADC Domain 2: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Welcome to your CADC Domain 2: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment 1. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In the context of substance use disorders, which assessment tool is primarily utilized to evaluate the severity of alcohol dependence? A. DSM-5 B. AUDIT C. ASI D. CAGE None 2. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment What does the acronym SBIRT stand for in the context of evidence-based screening for substance abuse? A. Substance Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment B. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment C. Systematic Behavior Intervention and Referral Technique D. Screening, Behavior Identification, and Referral Technique None 3. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which tool is considered most appropriate for screening adolescents for substance use disorders? A. CAGE-AID B. CRAFFT C. AUDIT D. MAST None 4. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) measures multiple areas of a client's life. Which of the following is NOT one of these areas? A. Legal status B. Spiritual orientation C. Employment status D. Drug use None 5. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In the context of motivational interviewing, which of the following is a core principle? A. Direct confrontation B. Developing discrepancy C. Authoritative counseling D. Providing solutions None 6. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The DAST-10 is a tool used to screen for what specific type of substance abuse? A. Alcohol only B. Prescription medications only C. Illicit drugs only D. Any type of drug abuse excluding alcohol None 7. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which assessment tool is specifically designed for individuals suspected of having co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health disorders)? A. MINI B. ASI C. MAST D. DAST None 8. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Transtheoretical Model of Change includes several stages. Which stage involves individuals not yet acknowledging their substance use as a problem? A. Precontemplation B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Action None 9. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which screening tool is designed to identify potential substance abuse problems in older adults specifically? A. SMAST-G B. CAGE C. AUDIT D. MAST None 10. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In the context of dual diagnosis, what does the term "dual diagnosis" refer to? A. The presence of both a substance use disorder and a personality disorder B. The presence of two different substance use disorders C. The presence of both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder D. The presence of two different mental health disorders None 11. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which instrument is a structured interview designed to assess the severity of substance dependence according to the DSM criteria? A. SCID B. CAGE C. ASI D. AUDIT None 12. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) is an extensive assessment tool covering various life areas. Which of the following is NOT one of these areas assessed by GAIN? A. Environmental stability B. Legal status C. Physical health D. Educational background None 13. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment What principle underlies the use of the Motivational Interviewing technique in substance use disorder screening and assessment? A. Increasing the individual's awareness of the risks and consequences of substance use B. Persuading the individual to adopt the counselor's perspective on substance use C. Resolving ambivalence and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behavior D. Providing educational information about substance use disorders None 14. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which assessment tool evaluates the risk of suicide in individuals with substance use disorders? A. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) B. Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) C. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) D. Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) None 15. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In substance abuse assessment, "collateral information" refers to: A. Information obtained from standardized psychological tests B. Information gathered from family members, friends, or other sources about the client's substance use C. Data collected from national substance use databases D. Information derived from the client's self-report only None 16. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In the treatment of substance use disorders, the term "harm reduction" primarily focuses on: A. Completely abstaining from all substance use B. Reducing the legal consequences associated with substance use C. Minimizing the health and social consequences of substance use without necessarily requiring abstinence D. Increasing public awareness about the dangers of substance use None 17. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) in the context of substance use disorder screening? A. To identify the presence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders B. To measure the severity of substance dependence symptoms C. To evaluate the risk of harm to self or others D. To assess the client's motivation for change None 18. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Stages of Change model includes a stage where the individual is actively changing their behavior to overcome substance abuse. This stage is called: A. Precontemplation B. Action C. Maintenance D. Termination None 19. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The use of biological markers (biomarkers) in the assessment of substance use disorders is primarily aimed at: A. Predicting treatment outcomes B. Confirming self-reported substance use C. Identifying genetic predispositions to addiction D. Assessing the psychological impact of substance use None 20. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In evidence-based screening, the term "specificity" of a test refers to: A. The test's ability to identify those without the disorder B. The test's ability to accurately predict treatment outcomes C. The proportion of positive test results that are true positives D. The test's capacity to be used across different populations None 21. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which assessment tool is specifically designed to assess the readiness to change in individuals with eating disorders but is also used in substance abuse treatment settings? A. The Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RCQ) B. The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) C. The Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) D. The Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) None 22. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) is used in substance use disorder assessment to identify: A. Substance preference and usage patterns B. Personality traits that may affect substance use and treatment response C. The severity of withdrawal symptoms D. The social support system of the individual None 23. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In the context of screening for substance use disorders, "sensitivity" of a test specifically refers to the test's ability to: A. Identify all individuals with the disorder B. Discriminate between different types of substance use disorders C. Predict the likelihood of relapse D. Detect the presence of substances in the body None 24. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Functional Analysis in Substance Abuse Treatment is primarily aimed at identifying: A. The biological basis of the addiction B. Cognitive deficits associated with substance use C. Environmental and contextual cues that trigger substance use D. The legal implications of substance use None 25. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Which outcome measurement tool is utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatments by measuring areas such as substance use, employment status, and legal problems? A. The Treatment Outcome Profile (TOP) B. The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) C. The Recovery Capital Scale D. The Substance Abuse Outcomes Module (SAOM) None 26. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Motivational Interviewing Skill Code 'MISC' is utilized to: A. Assess the severity of substance use disorders B. Measure the competency and adherence of practitioners to motivational interviewing techniques C. Determine the patient's stage of change D. Screen for potential relapse triggers None 27. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The term "comorbidity" in substance use disorder assessments refers to: A. The combination of substance use disorders with one another B. The presence of both a substance use disorder and another psychiatric disorder C. The co-occurrence of multiple substance use disorders within a family D. The presence of substance use disorder alongside chronic physical health conditions None 28. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The use of the Substance Dependence Severity Scale (SDSS) in assessments is to: A. Quantify the level of an individual's dependence on substances B. Identify the types of substances used C. Evaluate the psychological impact of substance use D. Determine the social supports available to the individual None 29. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment The Five-Factor Model of Personality (FFM) is occasionally used in the context of substance use disorder assessments. Which of the following is NOT a factor in this model? A. Openness to Experience B. Conscientiousness C. Sociability D. Neuroticism None 30. CADC: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment In the assessment of substance use disorders, the term "cross-tolerance" refers to: A. The ability to tolerate one substance due to the use of another, chemically similar substance B. The decrease in response to a substance due to the habitual use of another substance C. The process of substituting one addictive substance for another to reduce withdrawal symptoms D. The increased sensitivity to the effects of a substance after prolonged use of another substance None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
