Free ASWB LCSW Exam Questions

Mr. Bentley has been providing clinical social work services to a client forthree weeks based on a referral for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be?

Citalopram or Celexa is often used to treat anxiety. It comes in tablet form and should be taken by mouth one time per day. This drug is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). How does citalopram work? 

Cassandra is a single mother who becomes upset with her clinical social worker when a referral is made for parenting classes. The client feels she is not a bad mother and there is no problem. Cassandra demands to see her records, but the social worker is concerned that some of the information found within may cause emotional harm. How should the professional deal with this problem? 

Madeline is a single parent who works for a very controlling boss. He is demeaning and gives her jobs that others refuse. Madeline is afraid to speak up for herself due to needing the money to support her family. When she comes home in the evenings, immediately Madeline begins yelling at her children because the house is a mess. What behavior is the mother displaying? 

The Mitchell family worries about theirfour-year-old son, Michael. He has two other siblings, ages six and eight. Michael is quite active but only plays in solitude. Language is delayed and the child would rather point at things he wants. MichaeI’s siblings attempt to hug him or cuddle with him, but he pushes them away. Eye contact is at a bare minimum, and he will wander off if not adequately supervised. What diagnosis would be given to a child with these symptoms?