(M) L4.1: RA 9165 - Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 Flashcards
This is the central agency for health
DOH
This governs drug testing laboratories and manages the ff.:
> licensing
> accreditation
> establishment
> maintenance
DOH
What is the NRL for Drugs of Abuse and Water Toxicology?
East Avenue Medical Center
This conducts trainings, resolves conflicting results, sets formal confirmatory testing whether positive or negative, and checks for the accuracy of the laboratory
NRL
What proficiency test do NRLs give to hospitals?
EQAS (External Quality Assurance Scheme)
This test sends unknown samples for testing to determine if the laboratory is producing accurate and precise results
EQAS
When was RA 9165 signed into law?
June 7, 2002
This law further strengthens the existing laws governing the Philippine drug enforcement system
RA 9165
Which president signed RA 9165?
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
RA 9165 created what agency?
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
This is the lead agency in the enforcement of the anti-drug law
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
PDEA is the implementing arm of what entity?
Dangerous Drugs Board (DBB)
How many articles and sections does RA 9165 have?
13 articles and 102 sections
What law did RA 9165 repeal?
RA 6425
Set-up of a Drug Testing Laboratory:
What are the 2 classifications of DTLs according to ownership?
Government and Private
Set-up of a Drug Testing Laboratory:
What are the 2 classifications of DTLs according to institutional character?
Institution-based and Freestanding
Set-up of a Drug Testing Laboratory:
What are the 2 classifications of DTLs according to service capability?
Screening and Confirmatory
Screening, Confirmatory, both, or neither?
Is purely quantitative
Neither
Screening, Confirmatory, both, or neither?
Is qualitative
Screening
Screening, Confirmatory, both, or neither?
Is both qualitative and quantitative
Confirmatory
What SCREENING test is commonly used for HIV and drugs?
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
What CONFIRMATORY tests are commonly used for HIV?
- Western Blot
- PCR
- Quantification of the CD4/CD8 Ratio
What CONFIRMATORY test is commonly used for drugs?
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
T or F: Whatever equipment is present in a screening laboratory must also be present in a confirmatory laboratory
True
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
ELISA screening test
Both
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
Northern Blot Confirmatory Test
Neither
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
Western Blot Confirmatory Test
HIV
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
PCR Confirmatory Test
HIV
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
Quantification of the CD8/CD4 Ratio
Neither (CD4/CD8)
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
GCMS Confirmatory Test
Drugs
Screening or Confirmatory?
ELISA
Screening
Screening or Confirmatory?
Western Blot
Confirmatory
Screening or Confirmatory?
PCR
Confirmatory
Screening or Confirmatory?
Quantification of CD4/CD8 Ratio
Confirmatory
Screening or Confirmatory?
GCMS
Confirmatory
Substances that can mask/interfere with the analyte of concern
Adulterants
What are the examples of adulterants?
Aspirin, niacin, and zinc sulfate
Substances used to lower the solute levels of a certain analyte from its normal value
Diluents
What are the examples of diluents?
Coffee, tea, and beer
This facility contains a storage cabinet where data/information is being stored
Stock Room
T or F: If a sample is diluted, it presents more than normal physiologic activity
False (less than)
T or F: Diluents are aka anti-diuretics
False (diuretics)
In the Chain of Custody Form, it asks the client if they’ve taken any beverages in the past _____ hours
24
If an analyte is masked/hidden by an adulterant, what kind of result is produced?
False Negative
If a patient tries to dabble with the toilet water during specimen collection, what agent is used to detect this?
Bluing agent
T or F: The handwashing facility must be separated from the specimen collection area
True
What is the minimum floor area of a screening laboratory?
20 sqm.
What is the minimum work area of a screening laboratory?
10 sqm.
What is the minimum floor area of a confirmatory laboratory?
60 sqm.
What is the minimum work area of a confirmatory laboratory?
30 sqm.
What does IDTOMIS mean?
Integrated Drug Test Operations and Management Information System (IDTOMIS)
When was the beta-testing/dry run for IDTOMIS?
October 2003
When was IDTOMIS solely used for drug test operations and rehabilitation?
April 2006
IDTOMIS captures data for accrediting ____ and ______
Drug Testing Laboratories and Rehabilitation Centers
When was the nationwide implementation of IDTOMIS?
January 5, 2009
What entity became the central data storage unit for IDTOMIS?
Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB)
What does IDTOMIS need in order to upload data?
Internet Connection
This is a system for the storage of patient data
IDTOMIS
Internet connections for IDTOMIS could lead the information directly to who?
DOH
In using IDTOMIS, who has the access?
Analyst
When an analyst is encoding patient information in IDTOMIS, what is required for identity verification?
2 Valid IDs
T or F: IDTOMIS has yet to capture biometrics
False (it already does)
The laboratory must be _____ in order to preserve reagents, products, samples, etc.
Air-conditioned
Who can become heads of a CONFIRMATORY laboratory?
- Pathologist
- Licensed Physician
- Licensed Chemist
When a licensed physician supervises a laboratory, they must have proficiency in what 2 areas?
Laboratory Management and Drug Testing Operation
In order for a licensed physician to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have undergone how many years of training in analytical toxicology?
2
In order for a licensed physician to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have undergone 2 years of training in what field?
Analytical Toxicology