DRUGS LAW

Question 1

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Answer 1

RA 9165

Question 2

Classification of Laboratories by Instiutional Character

Answer 2

1. Institution Based
2. Free Standing

Question 3

Classification of Laboratories by Ownership

Answer 3

1. Private
2. Government

Question 4

Classification of Laboratories by Service Capability

Answer 4

1. Screening Laboratory
2. Confirmatory Laboratory

Question 5

Floor area of Screening Laboratory
A. 10 sqm
B. 20 sqm
C. 30 sqm
D. 40 sqm
E. 50 sqm
F. 60 sqm

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Working area of Screening Laboratory
A. 10 sqm
B. 20 sqm
C. 30 sqm
D. 40 sqm
E. 50 sqm
F. 60 sqm

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Floor area of Confirmatory Laboratory
A. 10 sqm
B. 20 sqm
C. 30 sqm
D. 40 sqm
E. 50 sqm
F. 60 sqm

Answer 7

F

Question 8

Working area of Confirmatory Laboratory
A. 10 sqm
B. 20 sqm
C. 30 sqm
D. 40 sqm
E. 50 sqm
F. 60 sqm

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Maximum number of laboratories a physician can
handle:

Answer 9

10 - feasible and within 5km radius

Question 10

When DT is part of the clinical laboratory, it can be headed by any physician, chemist, RMT, or chemical
engineer
TRUE
FALSE

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Head of Screening Laboratory
1. Clinical Pathologist certified by PSP or physician
trained in clinical laboratory management
2. Clinical Pathologist certified by PSP with at least 2
years of active laboratory experience in analytical
toxicology
3. Licensed chemist with at least a Master’s Degree in
chemistry, biochemistry, or a branch of chemistry
4. Licensed chemist with training in Screening Test Procedure

Answer 11

1

Question 12

Head of a Confrmatory Laboratory
1. Clinical Pathologist certified by PSP or physician
trained in clinical laboratory management
2. Clinical Pathologist certified by PSP with at least 2
years of active laboratory experience in analytical
toxicology
3. Licensed chemist with at least a Master’s Degree in
chemistry, biochemistry, or a branch of chemistry
4. Licensed chemist with training in Screening Test Procedure

Answer 12

2, 3

Question 13

Who is/are authorized to collect specimen for Drug Testing?

1. employer of client
2. Crime investigator,
3. complainant
4. owner/administrator of establishment

Answer 13

NONE - an authorized specimen collector must be at least high school graduate, with training

Question 14

Types of Collection

Answer 14

1. Single
2. Split

Question 15

Specimen container for Urine

Answer 15

30/60ml polyethylene bottle, wide mouth w/ screw cap

Question 16

Specimen container for Saliva

Answer 16

30 mL polyethylene bottle

Question 17

Specimen container for Blood

Answer 17

10 mL, plain test tube

Question 18

Specimen container for Hair

Answer 18

self-sealed transparent plastic bag

Question 19

Specimen container for Sweat

Answer 19

BFAD approved sweat patch

Question 20

Specimen container for Tissue

Answer 20

screw capped plastic container

Question 21

Minimum requirement for Scalp hair

Answer 21

100 mg or its equivalent

Question 22

Minimum requirement for Saliva

Answer 22

2mL (single), 1.5 and 0.5 mL (split)

Question 23

Minimum requirement for Sweat

Answer 23

DOH cleared patch worn for 7-14 days

Question 24

Minimum requirement for Urine

Answer 24

60mL single, 30mL each for split sample

Question 25

Minimum requirement for Blood

Answer 25

5 mL

Question 26

The procedure to account for the integrity of each specimen or aliquot by tracking and storage from point of specimen collection to final disposition of the specimen and its aliquot

Answer 26

Chain of Custody

Question 27

It contain the following: All steps of collection, Persons who handled the specimen, Status and integrity of specimen, Pertinent info.

Answer 27

Custody and Control Forms

Question 28

Which is not included in specimen transport 1. CCF must accompany specimen 2. All handling must be documented 3. Seal and security of specimen 4. Transported in cold chamber 5.Record any signs of tampering or discrepancy of specimen

Answer 28

NONE - all are included

Question 29

Storage of Urine

Answer 29

-20 C

Question 30

Storage of scalp hair

Answer 30

Cool and dry place

Question 31

Storage of Saliva

Answer 31

deep frozen at least -8 to -10°C

Question 32

Storage of Blood

Answer 32

separate serum and immediate freeze at -20°C

Question 33

Storage of Tissue

Answer 33

Macerated and Frozen

Question 34

Specimen retention of Negative results

Answer 34

5 days

Question 35

Specimen retention of Positive results

Answer 35

Minimum of 15 days

Question 36

Specimen retention of Adulterated, substituted, invalid result

Answer 36

15 days

Question 37

Specimen retention of specimen used for Judicial Proceedings or upon request

Answer 37

1 year

Question 38

Test results are valid for ____ from date of issue

Answer 38

1 year

Question 39

Screening lab results are valid in court TRUE FALSE

Answer 39

FALSE - Only confirmatory results are accepted

Question 40

Who are required to underg mandatoory drug testing? 1. Applicants for driver’s license (new & renewal) 2. Applicants for firearm’s license 3. Applicants for permit to carry firearms outside of residence 4. Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcement agencies (annual drug testing)

Answer 40

ALL

Question 41

Who are required to undergo mandatory drug test? 1. All candidates for public office whether appointed or elected both in national or local government (COMELEC/CSC) to implement 2. All persons who by nature of their profession carry firearms (e.g. security guards) 3. All persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with an offense having an imposable penalty of imprisonment of not less than 6 months and 1 day 4. Students of Secondary and Tertiary schools (DECS/CHED to implement)

Answer 41

1, 2, 4 - 3 is not included becuse it should be 6 years and 1 days