Volume 1 Flashcards
What must society change in order to overcome the influence of racism?
Attitudes.
Most people base prejudices upon information
gained from learned stereotypes.
When counselors act upon their prejudices, they
engage in discriminatory behavior.
In which personal space zone do most therapeutic relationships occur?
Personal.
In which personal space do formal interactions occur?
Public.
Which culture values empirically supported diagnostic tools and treatment?
Western healthcare providers.
Which is an example of a strategy a counselor might use to become more culturally competent?
A Hispanic counselor attends a luncheon hosted by the Black Heritage committee.
Which aging theory states that behavior and personality remain consistent throughout the lifespan?
Continuity Theory of Aging.
Which aging theory states that the elderly possess their own norms, beliefs, attitudes, expectations, and behaviors?
Subculture Theory of Aging.
How is alcoholism detected among elderly patients?
As a result of physical consequences of alcohol abuse.
Which group is more likely to approach a provider requesting specific procedures or medications?
Generation Xers.
Traditional models of domestic violence still present males as the perpetrator and the females as the victim. What has been the effect of this stereotypic model?
Lack of comprehensive services offered to men who are victims of domestic violence.
Counselors distinguished between substance abuse and dependence by assessing
tolerance, withdrawal, and compulsive use.
Which term describes the behavior of a person who has been on a methamphetamine binge for several days.
Tweaking.
Which substances will an amphetamine user typically use to manage the agitation experienced during a crash?
Alcohol or heroin.
Which schizophrenic symptom either exaggerates or grossly distorts the patient’s normal level of functioning?
Positive.
Which diagnosis is characterized by nonbizarre delusions that have lasted for at least one month?
Delusional disorder.
A patient has spent $5,000 on shoes in the last three weeks. Which symptom of mania is this behavior evidence of?
Indiscretion.
Which statement describes a manic patient’s initial behavior?
Increased productivity and increased energy.
What is the primary characteristic of a panic attack?
Intense fear of an unidentifiable stressor.
An NCO attending the NCO Academy reports to his instructor that he feels as though he is dying when he things about having to give his speech. Which type of panic attack might the NCO be experiencing?
Situationally bound.
Which is an essential feature of PTSD?
Dissociation.
Which is a key to preventing long-term psychological scarring or PTSD?
Acute intervention.
What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
Refusal to maintain appropriate body weight.
Which disorder is commonly diagnosed for people who suffer from anorexia nervosa?
Depression.
What is the time frame of binge behavior?
Less than two hours.
Many eating disorders go undetected because
of poor screening measures.
What is the general time frame for the development and remission of an adjustment disorder?
3 and 6 months, respectively.
Which term describes adjustment disorder symptoms that have been present for less than six months?
Acute.
Personalities described as odd or eccentric belong to which cluster personality disorders?
A.
Which personality disorder is dominated by a person feeling vey uncomfortable in a close personal relationship and is often described as odd or eccentric?
Schizotypal.
A patient assessed as constantly seeking attention and having difficulty understanding boundary issues should be diagnosed with having a
Histrionic Personality Disorder.
In alcohol treatment, when a patient has alcoholism or substance abuse along with medical, legal, or social issues, this is called
coexisting conditions.
The average adult can oxidize approximately how many drinks in 180 minutes?
3.
What is the term that describes when heavy chronic drinking causes a reduced capacity for metabolizing the alcohol consumed so the drinker will become intoxicated at lower level of consumption?
Reverse tolerance.
Which skill is a counselor utilizing when he or she withholds judgement of a patient?
Acceptance.
Which skill is a counselor utilizing when he or she conveys an understanding of a patient’s situation or feeling?
Empathy.
In order to work with mental health patients, a counselor must believe every
patient has the capacity to change.
What term describes the mutual respect and trust that develops between the interviewer and the patient?
Rapport.
The best benefit the patient receives from the therapeutic alliance is
being able to take more responsibility for his or her life.
What is an important consideration in using self-disclosure?
Understanding the reason for disclosing.
What does motivational interviewing seek to resolve?
Ambivalence.
What is the role of the counselor in supporting self-efficacy?
Share a belief with the patient that the patient is capable of making change.
A common mistake in the assessment when the diagnosis is substance abuse is failure to assess?
the need for detoxification.
A factor that increases the probability the patient will experience some degree of withdrawal syndrome is a past history of
withdrawal syndrome.
Which of the following forms the basis of treatment recommendations for the substance using patients?
Information obtained in all six ASAM dimensions.
The ASAM dimension that addresses any coexisting mental illness is
3, Emotional, behavioral or cognitive conditions and complications.
Who will ensure the establishment of at least one TSR team at each active duty Air Force installation with a MTF?
Installation commander.
Which individual is not typically part of the TSR team?
3-level mental health technician.
According to the Air Force’s Traumatic Stress Response guidelines, a member should seek assistance when which symptom lasts for over a month, and/or impacts work or social functioning?
Flashbacks.
During which phase of the group informational briefings would you provide would you provide credible information to assist in managing destructive rumor control, decrease anxiety of the unknown, and allow the victims to regain a sense of control?
Fact Revelation phase.
What is the final phase of a group informational briefing?
Self aid and Buddy care.
How many times should the TSR team conduct a group informational briefing after a particular incident?
As many times as it proves useful.
What progressive stage of alcoholism is typically the easiest to treat?
Crucial.
What phase is dominated by the involuntary loss of control over drinking?
Crucial.
Essential in the treatment of the alcoholic is
continuity and clear outcomes.
All of the following can be seen as treatment obstacles in the disease model except
lack of treatment program funding.
A family genogram will assist you in which feature of the biopsychosocial model?
Biological.
Under which feature of the biopsychosocial model should you identify the catalyst internally that facilitated a client’s first drug use?
Psychological.
What is the primary component of glue and plastic cement?
Toluene.
Glue-sniffing has resulted in sudden death of its users due to what physiological event?
Arrhythmia.
What is the initial physiological response to nicotine?
Increased blood pressure and heart rate.
The most prescribed of all medication is
opioids.
What is the most common side effect of chronic opioid usage?
Constipation.
Marijuana has been linked to the treatment of all of the following except
insomnia.
What class of drug is PCP?
CNS depressant.
What is the drug that is most notable for its unpredictable and erratic high?
PCP
As the dosage of PCP increases, an individual’s breathing, blood pressure, and pulse will begin to
decresendo.
The effects of alcohol on the brain can cause what type of injury?
Both temporary and permanent.
What is fatty liver disease accompanied by inflammation?
Steatoheoatitis.
What is the most popular ‘club drug’?
MDMA
After ingesting MDMA, how many hours dose the effect last?
4-6.
What physiological effect of GHB is considered the most dangerous?
Respiratory duress.
What role is also known as the “fixer” in the chemically dependent family?
Caretaker.
This role in the chemically dependent family is often deemed the “troublemaker”?
Scapegoat.
