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Integrating pharmacotherapy with treatment planning for alcohol dependence

1. A patient who participates directly in individualized treatment planning efforts is likely to improve on this dimension.

a. Engagement in treatment

b. Self-awareness

c. Number of consecutive days abstinent

2. One of the important treatment planning attributes spelled out in the acronym “SMART” involves the need for plans and goals to be:

a. Reportable.

b. Realistic.

c. Reliable.

3. A well-conceived treatment plan includes a description of patient problems, treatment goals, planned interventions, time frames, and:

a. Patients' financial resources.

b. Staff involved in treatment.

c. Planned assessment.

4. The measurable actions that patients will take to meet treatment goals are referred to as:

a. Interventions.

b. Plans.

c. Objectives.

5. The evidence basis indicating additional benefits from using more than one medication for alcohol dependence at a time is generally characterized as:

a. Not overwhelming.

b. Strong.

c. Inconclusive.

6. This medication for the treatment of alcohol dependence is often prescribed for patients who require immediate abstinence.

a. Naltrexone

b. Disulfiram

c. Acamprosate

7. This medication for the treatment of alcohol dependence is considered a logical choice when a patient is still drinking and may be experiencing intense cravings.

a. Naltrexone

b. Disulfiram

c. Acamprosate

8. This medication may be particularly suited to patients experiencing difficulty with treatment adherence because they are forgetful.

a. Extended-release naltrexone

b. Disulfiram

c. Acamprosate

9. The manufacturers of extended-release naltrexone and this medication have established referral networks of alcohol treatment centers and providers.

a. Traditional naltrexone

b. Disulfiram

c. Acamprosate

10. Although counselors do not prescribe, their support role for patients taking medications could involve encouraging adherence and monitoring:

a. New research.

b. Side effects.

c. Cost changes.