⭐ RA 9165 Flashcards
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
RA 9165
RA 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
RA 9165 date of approval
June 7, 2002
act repealed by RA 9165
RA 6425: Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972
RA 9165 was amended by RA ________ in ___________ .
RA 10640
July 15, 2014
Act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person, with or without his/her knowledge, by injection, inhalation, ingestion or other means, or of committing any act of indispensable assistance to a person in administering a dangerous drug to himself/herself unless administered by a duly licensed practitioner for purposes of medication
administer
refers to the professional who perform the drug testing
analyst
4 certified drug analysts
medical technologist
chemist
chemical engineer
pharmacist
T/F:
Any medical technologist can be a drug analyst
false;
must undergo a training or certification process set by EAMC first
person who is authorized to collect specimen from the client to secure and prevent alteration of Urine specimen
authorized specimen collector
T/F:
The analyst must also be the authorized specimen collector.
false;
analyst: analyzes the specimen
authorized specimen collector: goes with the patient, guides the patient with the custody form
used to discourage tampering with urine drug tests
bluing agent
T/F:
Water supply must be present in the specimen collection area (toilet facility) even without the bluing agent.
false;
with bluing agent: water supply can be present
without bluing agent: must have no water supply
any facility used for the illegal manufacture of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical
clandestine laboratory
the procedure to account for each specimen by tracking the handling and storage from point of collection to final disposal
chain of custody
This procedure require that the applicant’s identity is confirmed and that a ________________ form that is used from the time of collection to receipt by the laboratory.
chain of custody
The form used to document the procedures from the time of collection until receipt by the laboratory
chain of custody form
most important and the most common tested dangerous drugs in screening laboratory
Methamphetamine (Shabu)
Tetrahydrocanabinol (Marijuana)
Other parameters (dangerous drugs) that are tested
Ecstacy
Opium
Cocaine
agency for actual planning and organization of activities and projects related to this act
Dangerous Drug Board (DDB)
Chairman of DDB
Catalino Cuy
agency for implementing activities set by DDB (preventing, investigating, and combating any dangerous drugs)
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
National Reference Laboratory for environmental and Occupational health, toxicology, and micronutrient assay
East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC)
A rapid test performed to establish potential/presumptive positive result
screening test
T/F:
A screening test is a quantitative test.
false;
qualitative
an analytical test using a device, tool or equipment with a different chemical or physical principle that is more specific which will validate and confirm the result of the screening test
confirmatory test
Refers to the body fluid that is collected from a person
specimen
Classifications of Drug Testing Laboratory according to ownership
government
private
Classifications of Drug Testing Laboratory according to institutional character
institutional Based
freestanding
Classifications of Drug Testing Laboratory according to service capability
screening laboratory
confirmatory laboratory
clients subject to mandatory drug testing
- Applicants for Firearms License
- Officers and members of the military, police and other law enforcements
- Candidates for Public Office
- Persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with criminal charge offense having an impossible penalty of imprisonment of not less than 6years and 1day
- Persons apprehended for the violations of this act
T/F:
Random drug testing is applicable to everyone.
false;
clients are randomly selected
clients subject to random drug testing
- students of Secondary or Tertiary schools
- officers and employee of public and private offices whether domestic or overseas
T/F:
Drug testing may be required upon hiring or employment
true;
depends on the HR/ management
T/F:
Those who are drug-positive are considered victims.
false;
criminals/ violators of the law
licensing a screening laboratory:
at least ____ sqm in floor area
work area: at least ____ sqm
(with exhaust fan, sink, storage cabinet, and a ref)
20 sqm floor area
10 sqm work area
licensing a confirmatory laboratory:
at least ____ sqm in floor area
work area: at least ____ sqm
(with exhaust fan, sink, stock room, ref, and ______________)
60 sqm floor area
30 sqm work area
+ instrumentation room
A Laboratory of whatever category shall have within its premises an area which can receive or accommodate at least ____ client(s) at a time.
5
facilities that must be present to any laboratory applying for a license to operate
- handwashing facility
- toilet facility
- a stall for the collection of the specimen
Who can head a laboratory?
- A licensed Physician certified in Clinical Pathology by the Philippine Board of Pathology
- If not available, a licensed physician with training in Clinical Laboratory Management.
- In case when a Laboratory is a division of the Laboratory, Licensed Physician, Chemist, Medical Technologist, Pharmacist or a Chemical Engineer.
- A licensed Chemist with at least Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or branch of chemistry with at least 2 years experience in analytical chemistry.
T/F:
A licensed Chemist with at least Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or branch of chemistry with at least 1 year experience in analytical chemistry can head a laboratory.
false;
at least 2 years of experience in analytical chemistry
Personnel in a screening laboratory:
Medical Technologist, Chemist, Pharmacist, Chemical Engineer
(with appropriate training in ___________ ____________ for dangerous drugs)
screening procedures
Personnel in a confirmatory laboratory:
Medical Technologist, Chemist, Pharmacist, Chemical Engineer
(who has completed an extensive appropriate training in ____________, ___________, and must pass the ____________ _______.)
chromatography
spectroscopy
proficiency test
laboratory equipment for a screening laboratory
necessary equipment or kit
laboratory equipment for a confirmatory laboratory
necessary equipment for screening, qualitative and quantitative examination in addition to the basic equipment
The Laboratory shall have access to a/an ___________________ approved by the DOH for the authentication of results.
Application Service Provider
All information given by client for drug analysis shall be saved or stored in a/an ___________________
Application Service Provider
Nationwide laboratory information system for clients for drug analysis
Integrated Drug Test Operations Management Information System (IDTOMIS)
department that licenses and accredits drug testing centers
DOH
department that appoints technical and other personnel for effective implementation of this law
DOH
department that accredits physicians who shall conduct the drug dependency exam and after care
DOH
department that is responsible for control of regulations, licensing, and accreditation division
DOH
department that establishes, operates, and maintains drug testing centers in government hospitals
(at least basic technology advanced equipment and materials)
DOH
department that appoints qualified and duly trained technical and other personnel
DOH
T/F:
The Laboratory shall maintain a record of all of its personnel, including the resume, training and experience, certification, PRC license, incident report (if any) and other information, which will establish the competence of an employee.
true
T/F:
The laboratory shall have security measures to control access to the premises to ensure that only authorized personnel handle or have access to specimens or gain access to the lab.
true
The minimum required information on the Chain of Custody
- Information identifying the specimen (and the patient)
- Date and time of the specimen
- Name of the testing laboratory
- Name of the signatures of all individuals who had custody of the samples during the collection process.
Report pertaining to specimens for laboratory report shall be kept by the testing laboratory for a minimum period determined by DOH, which is ____ year(s)
1 year
Specimens can be stored for?
Minimum of 5 days (negative)
15 days (positive but not challenged)
1 year
T/F:
The Laboratory shall follow the DOH prescribed guidelines in the collection, handling and disposal of specimens.
true
Color of trash bins for infectious waste such as gauze pad contaminated with urine specimen
yellow
Color of trash bins for biodegradable waster (food waste)
green
Color of trash bins for non-biodegradable waste (paper, office supply waste)
black
equipment and instruments in a screening laboratory
drug testing kits
equipment and instruments in a confirmatory laboratory
- Weighting scale
- Glassware’s used in testing (beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, pipettes)
- Automatic pipettes
- Chromatographs
- Spectrometer/Mass Spectrometer
- Biological Safety Cabinet
signatories of a laboratory report
- analyst who performed the test
- head of the laboratory
For screening, the test result must be reported as _________ OR _________.
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
For confirmatory, the test result shall report the ___________ and the ___________.
analyte
concentration
How many copies of the laboratory report must be produced?
2 copies
* 1 copy for the client
* 1 copy must be forwarded to DOH and must include the membrane of the drug test kit
______ shall conduct a continuing assessment of proficiency of the Screening and Confirmatory Laboratory
NRL
T/F:
Participation of the laboratory in proficiency testing is important and also must be satisfactorily passed the testing in order for the laboratory to renew their license.
true
In proficiency testing, the results must sent back to NRL within ___________ after the results.
3 weeks
Failure to pass the proficiency testing shall be given another chance, failure to pass the second one shall result in?
revocation of its license and accreditation
How many drops of urine is usually applied to the test?
3 drops
Result:
2 lines (both on C and T)
negative
Result:
1 line on C (control)
positive
A drug certificate is valid for _______ from the date of issue, which may also be used for other purpose.
1 year
Allowable service fee for a private hospital/ free standing laboratory
Php 300
Allowable service fee for a public hospital
Php 250
Requirements submitted to DOH via BHFS before certificate of accreditation and license to operate is given
- BHFS application form
- Mayor’s permit
- 1 set of floor plan
- List of personnel, list of credentials, health certificate
- List of equipment
- Contract of License (if facility is rented)
Content of License to Operate
- Name of the owner
- Head of the Laboratory
- Procedures and Specialty
- Validity Report
- Signature of the Bureau or CHD Director
Validity of LTO for screening laboratories
1 year
Validity of LTO for confirmatory laboratories
2 years
Renewal of LTO/COA:
shall be filed ________ before the expiration of license (end of the year)
90 days
may conduct a visit on the site (Laboratory) unannounced, and the monitoring shall be documented the overall quality of the laboratory setting
The bureau or the CHD
License/accreditation shall be granted in accordance with the prescribed requirement of the _____
DOH
T/F:
A license/accreditation that is not renewed on the expiry date shall be considered lapsed and will be cancelled.
true
Any change in management name or ownership, floor plan, reliever, equipment, etc shall be reported to the ______ via ______ within _________.
DOH
BHFS
15 days
T/F:
License/Accreditation shall be placed in an area where it is seen by the client.
true
Violations of the act
- Issuance of fraudulent result
- Failure to protect the confidentiality of a drug test result
- Failure to participate in a proficiency testing
- Failure to refer a positive result to a confirmatory laboratory.
- Refusal to CHD to inspect their laboratory
- Any act which is contrary to the accepted clinical laboratory practice
Penalties for any person authorized, licensed or accredited who issues false or fraudulent drug test results knowingly, willfully, or through gross negligence
Imprisonment: 6 years and 1 day to 12 years AND
Fine: Php 100, 000 to Php 500, 000
Additional penalties: revocation of license to practice / closure
of drug testing center
Suspension or Revocation of LTO/COA:
Based on its own inspection of any complaint, it shall be investigated and after due hearing, and depending on the judgment, and the revocation or suspension of the license will be done.
true
If any violation is done (under section 17) ____________ shall be done, and should not be more than _________.
preventive suspension
60 days
T/F:
A Laboratory whose certificate of accreditation has been revoked may reapply for the issuance of a new one upon compliance with the requirements established hereunder and/or the correction of the deficiency or violation.
true
Any person apprehended or arrested for violating the provisions of this act shall be subjected to screening laboratory examination within _______
24 hours
If found to be positive, the results of the screening laboratory exam shall be challenged within ________ after the receipt of the result through a confirmatory test in any accredited laboratory
15 days
gold standard
Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry – confirmatory
platinum standard
Liquid chromatography/ mass spectrometry
1st offense for the violators of this law
sent to rehabilitation center
2nd+ offense for the violators of this law
imprisonment: 6y-12y
fine: Php 50,000 to Php 200,000
President of the Philippines when the act was approved
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
RA 10586
RA 10586
the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
These Rules shall cover all acts of driving and/or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and/or dangerous drugs and similar substances.
RA 10586: Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
A driver of a motor vehicle involved in a vehicular accident resulting in the loss of human life or physical injuries shall be subjected to on site field sobriety test and ABA testing, whenever practicable, and, thereafter chemical tests, including a drug screening test and, if necessary, a drug confirmatory test as mandated under _________.
Republic Act No. 9165
The __________ shall conduct random terminal inspections and quick random drug tests of public utility drivers.
Land Transportation Office (LTO)
an act to further strengthen the anti-drug campaign of the government, amending for the purpose section 21 of RA 9165, otherwise known as the “comprehensive dangerous drugs act of 2002”
RA 10640
RA 10640:
a consolidation of House Bill 2285 and Senate Bill No. 2273 was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on __________.
June 9, 2014
RA 10640:
date of approval
July 15, 2014
T/F:
A certification of the forensic laboratory examination results, which shall be done by the forensic laboratory examiner, shall be issued immediately.
true
To implement effectively the provisions of Section 21, the __________ shall issue the necessary guidelines on the IRR for the purpose in consultation with the __________ and relevant sectors to curb increasing drug cases.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
T/F:
In any case, the chain of custody of the seized/confiscated items received from the apprehending officer/team, and examined in the forensic or crime laboratory shall be observed.
true
T/F:
To expedite the immediate disposition and destruction of seized/confiscated plant sources of dangerous drugs at the eradication site, the seizing officer or forensic chemist shall get and preserve their representative samples, after their seizure and confiscation, and perform field or screening test at the site, as far as practicable.
true
T/F:
The release of the certification or chemistry report shall be after the confirmatory test of the samples examined.
true
