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09 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 09 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Frequent engagement in an activity, by itself, is enough to establish a behavioral addiction.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A clinician is considering whether a person's substance-use pattern meets the DSM-5 symptom threshold for a substance use disorder. What minimum pattern is specified?

  1. A

    At least one symptom within a 12-month period

  2. B

    At least two symptoms within a 12-month period

  3. C

    At least four symptoms within a 6-month period

  4. D

    At least six symptoms within a 12-month period

03
Written response
1 point

What person-first phrase should a clinician use instead of defining someone as an “addict” or “abuser”?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

Motivational interviewing can help a person explore about change and identify their own reasons and next steps.

05
Choose one
1 point

Which statement accurately distinguishes how gaming disorder is addressed in ICD-11 and the DSM-5-TR?

  1. A

    Gaming disorder is a diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR main diagnostic section.

  2. B

    Gaming disorder is recognized in ICD-11 only when the pattern lasts at least 6 months.

  3. C

    Gaming disorder is included in ICD-11, while Internet Gaming Disorder remains a DSM-5-TR condition for further study.

  4. D

    Any frequent gaming pattern qualifies as gaming disorder in both systems.

06
Choose all
1 point

A clinician is beginning a collaborative assessment of a person’s substance use. Which areas are appropriate to explore? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    How often and how much the person uses or engages in the behavior

  2. B

    Whether the person accepts a particular treatment before the assessment continues

  3. C

    Effects on health, relationships, sleep, work, school, and safety

  4. D

    Relevant withdrawal history, medications, health conditions, and social supports

  5. E

    Whether the person’s family considers the behavior morally acceptable

07
Written response
1 point

What medication should be given, if available, when an opioid overdose is suspected?

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Abruptly stopping alcohol after prolonged heavy drinking can cause life-threatening withdrawal, including .

09
Choose all
1 point

A person is unresponsive and breathing slowly, raising concern for opioid overdose. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Wait to see whether symptoms worsen before calling for emergency help.

  2. B

    Avoid calling emergency services if the person has pinpoint pupils.

  3. C

    Give naloxone if available and call 911.

  4. D

    Follow dispatcher instructions and be prepared to give naloxone again if needed.

  5. E

    Wait to see whether the person wakes up before calling for emergency help.

10
Choose one
1 point

A person with opioid use disorder is interested in medication but declines counseling for now. What is the most appropriate treatment approach?

  1. A

    Withhold medication until the person agrees to counseling.

  2. B

    Discuss medication options with a qualified clinician and individualize care; declining counseling alone is not a reason to withhold medication.

  3. C

    Require the person to choose abstinence before offering medication.

  4. D

    Offer medication only if the person has no co-occurring mental health condition.

11
Open ended
1 point

A patient has opioid use disorder, depression, and unstable housing. Describe an individualized care plan that addresses these needs together and explains how the team should respond if the patient experiences a setback.

12
Choose one
1 point

A person repeatedly tries unsuccessfully to stop gambling, chases losses, and puts work relationships at risk. Which statement best reflects how gambling disorder is understood?

  1. A

    It is recognized only when a person gambles every day.

  2. B

    It is recognized as an addictive disorder in the DSM, and warning signs can include chasing losses and jeopardizing relationships or work.

  3. C

    It is a diagnosis only when the person has a substance use disorder as well.

  4. D

    It is not considered a disorder unless the person loses all their savings.

13
Choose one
1 point

Which pattern would most strongly support assessing whether a behavior has become a behavioral disorder?

  1. A

    The activity happens every day, even though the person remains in control and experiences no disruption.

  2. B

    The person has impaired control, continues despite harm, and experiences meaningful disruption to daily functioning.

  3. C

    The person enjoys the activity more than other leisure activities.

  4. D

    The person participates in the activity with friends.

14
Choose one
1 point

A clinician is considering whether a patient's pattern meets the DSM-5 symptom threshold for a substance use disorder. Which threshold should guide the assessment?

  1. A

    Any single symptom at any point in a person's life establishes an SUD.

  2. B

    At least four symptoms must occur within six months.

  3. C

    At least two of 11 symptoms must occur within a 12-month period.

  4. D

    Tolerance or withdrawal by itself establishes an SUD.

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a person returns to substance use during recovery, the care team should reassess safety and adjust the plan rather than withdraw care.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A clinician wants to use motivational interviewing with someone who feels ambivalent about substance use. Which approach best supports that goal?

  1. A

    Ask an open-ended question about what the person values about using and what concerns them.

  2. B

    Tell the person which reasons for change they should adopt.

  3. C

    Avoid discussing the person's concerns until they have committed to abstinence.

  4. D

    Emphasize that the clinician, rather than the person, will choose the next steps.

17
Written response
1 point

Which classification system includes gaming disorder as a recognized disorder?

18
Choose one
1 point

A person is unresponsive and breathing very slowly, raising concern for opioid overdose. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

  1. A

    Wait to see whether the person becomes responsive before seeking help.

  2. B

    Give the person food or drink and monitor their breathing.

  3. C

    Arrange a routine appointment and avoid emergency services unless symptoms worsen.

  4. D

    Give naloxone if available, call 911, and follow dispatcher instructions.

19
True or false
1 point

A person says they may harm themselves soon. True or false: To preserve trust, a clinician should promise to keep this imminent safety risk secret.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

20
Written response
1 point

A clinic helps a person reduce immediate health risks and connect with housing services while keeping them engaged in care. What approach to support does this illustrate?