Clinical Evaluation Flashcards
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Which instrument is most commonly used to screen for alcohol use disorder severity in the US?
Answer: AUDIT
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is the WHO-endorsed standard screening tool for alcohol use disorder severity.
The ASAM criteria are primarily used to determine:
Answer: Appropriate level of care for substance use treatment
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria provide a standardized framework for matching patients to the most appropriate level of care.
During a biopsychosocial assessment, which domain is the counselor exploring when asking about a client's employment history?
Answer: Social/environmental
Employment history falls within the social/environmental domain of a biopsychosocial assessment.
What is the primary purpose of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)?
Answer: To assess problem severity across multiple life areas
The ASI is a semi-structured interview that evaluates problem severity across seven domains including medical, legal, employment, and substance use.
A client reports using opioids daily for two years and experiencing sweating and anxiety when attempting to stop. This is best described as:
Answer: Physical dependence with withdrawal symptoms
Daily opioid use with physical symptoms upon cessation indicates physiological dependence and withdrawal.
Which DSM-5 criterion distinguishes between mild, moderate, and severe Substance Use Disorder?
Answer: Number of criteria met (2–3 mild, 4–5 moderate, 6+ severe)
DSM-5 uses the number of diagnostic criteria met within a 12-month period to specify mild (2–3), moderate (4–5), or severe (6+) SUD.