(M) L4.1: RA 9165 - Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 Flashcards
1
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This is the central agency for health
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DOH
2
Q
This governs drug testing laboratories and manages the ff.:
> licensing
> accreditation
> establishment
> maintenance
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DOH
3
Q
What is the NRL for Drugs of Abuse and Water Toxicology?
A
East Avenue Medical Center
4
Q
This conducts trainings, resolves conflicting results, sets formal confirmatory testing whether positive or negative, and checks for the accuracy of the laboratory
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NRL
5
Q
What proficiency test do NRLs give to hospitals?
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EQAS (External Quality Assurance Scheme)
6
Q
This test sends unknown samples for testing to determine if the laboratory is producing accurate and precise results
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EQAS
7
Q
When was RA 9165 signed into law?
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June 7, 2002
8
Q
This law further strengthens the existing laws governing the Philippine drug enforcement system
A
RA 9165
9
Q
Which president signed RA 9165?
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
10
Q
RA 9165 created what agency?
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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
11
Q
This is the lead agency in the enforcement of the anti-drug law
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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
12
Q
PDEA is the implementing arm of what entity?
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Dangerous Drugs Board (DBB)
13
Q
How many articles and sections does RA 9165 have?
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13 articles and 102 sections
14
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What law did RA 9165 repeal?
A
RA 6425
15
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Set-up of a Drug Testing Laboratory:
What are the 2 classifications of DTLs according to ownership?
A
Government and Private
16
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Set-up of a Drug Testing Laboratory:
What are the 2 classifications of DTLs according to institutional character?
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Institution-based and Freestanding
17
Q
Set-up of a Drug Testing Laboratory:
What are the 2 classifications of DTLs according to service capability?
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Screening and Confirmatory
18
Q
Screening, Confirmatory, both, or neither?
Is purely quantitative
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Neither
19
Q
Screening, Confirmatory, both, or neither?
Is qualitative
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Screening
20
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Screening, Confirmatory, both, or neither?
Is both qualitative and quantitative
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Confirmatory
21
Q
What SCREENING test is commonly used for HIV and drugs?
A
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
22
Q
What CONFIRMATORY tests are commonly used for HIV?
A
- Western Blot
- PCR
- Quantification of the CD4/CD8 Ratio
23
Q
What CONFIRMATORY test is commonly used for drugs?
A
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
24
Q
T or F: Whatever equipment is present in a screening laboratory must also be present in a confirmatory laboratory
A
True
25
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
ELISA screening test
Both
26
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
Northern Blot Confirmatory Test
Neither
27
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
Western Blot Confirmatory Test
HIV
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For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
PCR Confirmatory Test
HIV
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For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
Quantification of the CD8/CD4 Ratio
Neither (CD4/CD8)
30
For HIV, Drugs, Both, or Neither?
GCMS Confirmatory Test
Drugs
31
Screening or Confirmatory?
ELISA
Screening
32
Screening or Confirmatory?
Western Blot
Confirmatory
33
Screening or Confirmatory?
PCR
Confirmatory
34
Screening or Confirmatory?
Quantification of CD4/CD8 Ratio
Confirmatory
35
Screening or Confirmatory?
GCMS
Confirmatory
36
Substances that can mask/interfere with the analyte of concern
Adulterants
37
What are the examples of adulterants?
Aspirin, niacin, and zinc sulfate
38
Substances used to lower the solute levels of a certain analyte from its normal value
Diluents
39
What are the examples of diluents?
Coffee, tea, and beer
40
This facility contains a storage cabinet where data/information is being stored
Stock Room
41
T or F: If a sample is diluted, it presents more than normal physiologic activity
False (less than)
42
T or F: Diluents are aka anti-diuretics
False (diuretics)
43
In the Chain of Custody Form, it asks the client if they've taken any beverages in the past _____ hours
24
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If an analyte is masked/hidden by an adulterant, what kind of result is produced?
False Negative
45
If a patient tries to dabble with the toilet water during specimen collection, what agent is used to detect this?
Bluing agent
46
T or F: The handwashing facility must be separated from the specimen collection area
True
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What is the minimum floor area of a screening laboratory?
20 sqm.
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What is the minimum work area of a screening laboratory?
10 sqm.
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What is the minimum floor area of a confirmatory laboratory?
60 sqm.
50
What is the minimum work area of a confirmatory laboratory?
30 sqm.
51
What does IDTOMIS mean?
Integrated Drug Test Operations and Management Information System (IDTOMIS)
52
When was the beta-testing/dry run for IDTOMIS?
October 2003
53
When was IDTOMIS solely used for drug test operations and rehabilitation?
April 2006
54
IDTOMIS captures data for accrediting ____ and ______
Drug Testing Laboratories and Rehabilitation Centers
55
When was the nationwide implementation of IDTOMIS?
January 5, 2009
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What entity became the central data storage unit for IDTOMIS?
Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB)
57
What does IDTOMIS need in order to upload data?
Internet Connection
58
This is a system for the storage of patient data
IDTOMIS
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Internet connections for IDTOMIS could lead the information directly to who?
DOH
60
In using IDTOMIS, who has the access?
Analyst
61
When an analyst is encoding patient information in IDTOMIS, what is required for identity verification?
2 Valid IDs
62
T or F: IDTOMIS has yet to capture biometrics
False (it already does)
63
The laboratory must be _____ in order to preserve reagents, products, samples, etc.
Air-conditioned
64
Who can become heads of a CONFIRMATORY laboratory?
1. Pathologist
2. Licensed Physician
3. Licensed Chemist
65
When a licensed physician supervises a laboratory, they must have proficiency in what 2 areas?
Laboratory Management and Drug Testing Operation
66
In order for a licensed physician to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have undergone how many years of training in analytical toxicology?
2
67
In order for a licensed physician to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have undergone 2 years of training in what field?
Analytical Toxicology
68
In order for a licensed chemist to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have what kind of degree?
Master's Degree in any field of Chemistry
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In order for a licensed chemist to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have 2 years of training/experience in what field?
Analytical Chemistry
70
In order for a licensed chemist to head a confirmatory laboratory, they must have how many years of training/experience in analytical chemistry?
2 years
71
Which professionals can be Drug Test Analysts (DTA)?
1. Licensed/registered MT
2. Chemist
72
What are the qualifications to be an Authorized Specimen Collector (ASC)?
At least a HS graduate and trained
73
Which 2 people make up Administrative Personnel?
Clerk and Laboratory Aid
74
Which 2 people make up the Technical Personnel?
1. Drug Test Analyst
2. Authorized Specimen Collector
75
Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Pathologist
Head
76
Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Licensed Physician
Head
77
Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Licensed Chemist
Head
78
Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Clerk
Administrative Personnel
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Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Laboratory Aid
Administrative Personnel
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Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Drug Test Analyst
Technical Personnel
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Head of the Lab, Administrative Personnel, or Technical Personnel?
Authorized Specimen Collector
Technical Personnel
82
How many CLs can a pathologist supervise?
4
83
How many BBs can a pathologist supervise?
2
84
How many Screening DTLs can a pathologist supervise?
10
85
When a pathologist supervises up to 10 screening DTLs, they must be within how many km away from each other?
Within a 5km radius
86
If a pathologist supervises mobile laboratories, they must be how many km away from each other?
Within a 10km radius
87
Mandatory or Random Testing?
Applicants for a firearm license
Mandatory
88
Mandatory or Random Testing?
Officers and members of the military, police, and other law enforcers
Mandatory
89
Mandatory or Random Testing?
Persons charged before the Prosecutor's office with criminal offense having an imposable penalty of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and 1 day
Mandatory
90
Persons who are required to undergo mandatory drug testing charged with a criminal offense should have an imposable penalty of imprisonment for how long?
Not less than 6 years and 1 day
91
Mandatory or Random Testing?
Candidates for the public office, whether appointed or elected, both in national and local government
Mandatory
92
Mandatory or Random Testing?
People apprehended or arrested for violating the provisions of RA 9165
Mandatory
93
Mandatory or Random Testing?
Students in High School and College
Random
94
Mandatory or Random Testing?
Officers and employees of public and private offices whether domestic or overseas
Random
95
T or F: Candidates for public office are only required for the mandatory drug testing if they are to serve in the national government but not for local
False (both)
96
T or F: Employees of public or private offices can be subject to random drug screening in domestic corporations only
False (both domestic and overseas)
97
What is the title of RA 10586?
Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
98
What is the RA number of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013?
RA 10586
99
What does RA 10586 state for people who apply for a driver's license?
Drug Testing is NOT MANDATORY
100
According to RA 10586, the drug test is only required if the applicant committed what?
Violations (e.g. over speeding and lane straddling)
101
Drug testing for drivers who committed violations will undergo what test?
Field Sobriety Test
102
What tests consist of the field sobriety test?
1. Eye Test
2. Walk and Turn Test
3. One Leg Stand
4. Breath Test
103
This field sobriety test checks for the involuntary movement of the eye
Eye Test
104
This field sobriety test makes you walk 9 steps forward and return
Walk and Turn Test
105
This field sobriety test makes you stand on one leg for 30 seconds
One Leg Stand
106
This field sobriety test measures blood alcohol level through respiratory action
Breath Test
107
If employees/government officials are found to be positive in the drug test, then it could be the basis of their _________ based on RA 282 of the Labor Code and Civil Service Law
Termination/Suspension
108
What is the life span of a driver's license? (initial and new)
Initial: 5 years
New: 10 years if w/o violation
108
What is the life span of an MT license?
3 years
109
When does an MT license expire?
On the holder's birth date
110
Based on this code and law, a positive drug test could be the basis for an employee's termination and suspension
Labor Code and Civil Service Law
111
A Certificate of Accreditation (COA) for a Screening DTL is valid for how many years?
1 year
112
A Certificate of Accreditation (COA) for a Confirmatory DTL is valid for how many years?
2 years
113
What is the most common specimen collected for drug testing?
Urine
114
What are the cases wherein urine collection is unobserved?
1. Critically Ill
2. Involved in post-accidents
3. Involved in a crime scene
115
How much urine is usually collected?
60mL
116
How much blood is usually collected for drug testing?
5mL
117
What are the possible specimens used for drug testing?
1. Urine
2. Blood
3. Macerated Tissue
4. Nail Clippings
5. Hair
118
Why are nail clippings and hair not usually used in drug testing?
Is prone to contamination
119
How much hair is usually collected for drug testing?
100mg
120
How long is the hair usually collected for drug testing?
10cm (above the scalp)
121
This analyte in urine is the byproduct of protein metabolism
Urea
122
This analyte in urine is a byproduct of muscle catabolism
Creatinine
123
T or F: The urine collection bottle must be transparent
False (translucent)
124
The urine bottle must be sealed and have which 3 pieces of information?
1. Signature of Donor
2. Code
3. Date and Time
125
Waste products are aka what?
Non-protein Nitrogenous Compounds (NPN)
126
This is a needed procedure for each specimen which tracks its handling and storage from the point of collection to its final disposal
Chain of Custody Form
127
The CCF can be done by who?
Clue: 3 answers
1. NRL
2. Donor
3. Clinic of confirmatory lab approved by the DOH and supreme court
128
For a clinic of a confirmatory lab to execute a CCF, it must be approved by what 2 entities?
DOH and Supreme Court
129
Donor, Collection Site, Laboratory, or Confirmatory Lab?
Form DT - 002A
Donor
130
Donor, Collection Site, Laboratory, or Confirmatory Lab?
Form DT - 002B
Collection Site
131
Donor, Collection Site, Laboratory, or Confirmatory Lab?
Form DT - 002C
Laboratory
132
Donor, Collection Site, Laboratory, or Confirmatory Lab?
Form DT - 002D
Confirmatory Lab
133
This is done if the donor would like to contest a confirmed result?
Challenge Test
134
According to the CCF, the specimen temperature must be read within how many minutes?
4 minutes
135
According to the CCF, the temperature must be between what 2 values?
32ºC - 35ºC
136
How many lines indicate a positive result for drug testing?
Include which label/s will have the line/s
1 (Control)
137
What is the test result for the ff.:
> 2 lines in the C and T
Negative
138
What is the test result for the ff.:
> 1 line in the C
Positive
139
What is the test result for the ff.:
> 1 line in the T
Invalid
140
What is the test result for the ff.:
> No lines
Invalid
141
What is the principle behind the drug screening test strip?
Competitive Binding
Explanation: if you have more of the patient’s antigen, it will not bind on the antigen binding site (it will not produce a band)
142
The drug test kit must be registered and approved by the ______
FDA
143
What is the immunoassay screening method?
ELISA
144
What are the 2 chromatography screening methods?
TLC and HPLC
145
What does TLC mean?
Thin-layer chromatography
146
What does HPLC mean?
High-performance liquid chromatography
147
The laboratory report, if negative, shall be valid for how long?
1 year
148
The laboratory report shall be signed by who?
Analyst and Head of the Laboratory
149
Who is the optional signee of the laboratory form?
Supervisor
150
Aside from drug testing, East Avenue is also the NRL for?
Water Chemistry, Analytical Toxicology, and Micronutrient Assay Technical Evaluation Services
151
RA 10586 was signed by which senator?
Sen. Tito Sotto
152
The drug test kit must be registered in what system?
IDTOMIS
153
This states the Guidelines for the Implementation of a Drug-Free Policy in the Philippine Judiciary
A.M No. 23-02-11-SC
154
This AM shall require drug testing as part of a pre-employment screening for trial court employees
A.M No. 23-02-11-SC
155
If a person interferes with the test results and refuses rehabilitation, what kind of violation is this?
Gross Misconduct
156
If a person refuses testing, what kind of violation is this?
Gross Insubordination
157
A lab shall generate 2 copies of the same result, to who shall the copies be given?
1 for the client, 1 for the lab
158
RA 9165 concerns the _______ with regard to Section 37 (Issuance of False or Fraudulent Drug Test Results)
Registered MLS/MT
159
Definition of Terms:
Any person authorized, licensed or accredited under this Act and its implementing rules to conduct drug examinations or tests, who issues false or fraudulent drug test results knowingly, willfully or through gross negligence
False/Fraudulent Drug Test Result
160
What is the imprisonment punishment for false/fraudulent test results?
From 6 years and 1 day to 12 years
161
What is the fine punishment for false/fraudulent test results?
100k to 500k pesos
162
What are the additional penalties for false/fraudulent test results?
1. Revocation of license to practice
2. Closure of the drug testing center
163
This testing method determines the positive result as well as the type of drug used
Screening (Qualitative)
164
This testing method supports a positive screening test
Confirmatory
165
These shall be issued by an accredited drug testing center which is valid for 1 year upon the date of issue
Drug Test Certificates
166
Drug Test Certificates shall be valid for how long from the date of issue?
1 year
167
These professionals are qualified to perform drug testing after completing the training at East Avenue MC
1. MT
2. Physician
3. Pharmacist
4. Chemist
5. Chemical Engineer
168
T or F: These professionals are qualified to head/supervise a DTL after completing the training at East Avenue MC
1. MT
2. Physician
3. Pharmacist
4. Chemist
5. Chemical Engineer
False (PERFORM not SUPERVISE)
